>>>> if you're trying to convince us that journalistic integrity has a
significant effect on Media, shouldn't you try to exhibit behavior
serving as an example of that,
My professional integrity doesn't preclude me from pointing out idiocy on a
hobby mailing list.
--- Eric Smith <eric_at_brouhaha.com> wrote:
> Evan replied to me:
> > Wishing I didn't have to say this: Anyone who feels the way you do is a
> > fucking moron.
>
> You don't have to say it. In fact, if you're trying to convince people
> of the merits of your position, personal attacks are likely to be
> counterproductive. Even Fox News, which you have derided (and rightly
> so), usually does not usually stoop to that.
>
> I pointed out the generally accepted "follow the money" argument that
> explains how things work in any business or industry, and this is the
> best that you can refute it? If Media really doesn't work the way that
> I (and others) are claiming, wouldn't you have a better chance of
> convincing us through the use of rational arguments? At the very least,
> if you're trying to convince us that journalistic integrity has a
> significant effect on Media, shouldn't you try to exhibit behavior
> serving as an example of that, rather than as a counterexample?
>
> Eric
>
>
=====
Evan's personal homepage: www.snarc.net
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