London Blue Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 The press, the press that use facts to back up their stories, and do good investigative journalism are vital imho. They inform, hold power to account and shine a light on the dark places. Just have to remember that every writer has an opinion and we all have our own bias. As long as you know that when looking at the news it's ok. People should never get their news from just o e source. Too many of the internet blog and news sites, use facts that are incorrect, out of context or spurious. Info wars et al. chicagoblue and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogs Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 13 minutes ago, London Blue said: The press, the press that use facts to back up their stories, and do good investigative journalism are vital imho. They inform, hold power to account and shine a light on the dark places. Just have to remember that every writer has an opinion and we all have our own bias. As long as you know that when looking at the news it's ok. People should never get their news from just o e source. Too many of the internet blog and news sites, use facts that are incorrect, out of context or spurious. Info wars et al. It's not the journalists who worry me, it's the people who own the press and dictate the agenda. Although as someone who had a brief career in journalism I can state that it is an industry that attracts a lot of picks, especially in sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EFC-Paul Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 27 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Lodged a late bid to buy a free transfer....makes sense That's either complete bollocks (likely) or terrible wording (probably both) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 58 minutes ago, nogs said: It's not the journalists who worry me, it's the people who own the press and dictate the agenda. Although as someone who had a brief career in journalism I can state that it is an industry that attracts a lot of picks, especially in sports. True, not such a problem for most serious news outlets as their staff would not put up with it. Murdoch is the exception the man is like a bond villain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 He’s gonna go to Chelsea isn’t he- we’ve been used as bait again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 16 minutes ago, TallPaul1878 said: The press are notoriously bias and print only what suits their agenda. Of course they are light years ahead of conspiracy sites and fake news nonsense from social media, but the trust that the public has in them has been eroded. You can blame that on all manner of things such as phone hacking, paedophile scandals etc. Define press. All news, even the BBC which tries harder than most to be impartial has some bias, as it's human nature to have bias on all things. The phone hacking scandal primarily hit the tabloids as they were after celeb gossip, but also shone a light on other dodgy practices reported by the Gardian. The paedophile scandal is a difficult one as there is a massive amount of under reporting of this crime type, especially from the 70s. Difficult to know who to believe, but such reporting uncovered the crimes committed by Jimmy saville etc. Remember that the press uncovered the cash for questions, dodgy Iraq dossier, and brought the famine in Etheopia to the world's attention. To paraphrase de Maistre "people get the press and new organisations they deserve" He also said "False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who perpetuate the crime without knowing what they are doing" Very apt, my hero of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just now, TallPaul1878 said: Since I mentioned The Guardian I am primarily talking about the printed press. Whilst I have no doubt that reporters do good work I am, as a previous poster has mentioned, more concerned about the ownership of these news outlets. I don't buy any newspapers, I mostly get my news from aggregator sites that collate articles from a variety of outlets. Best way to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 With so much right-wing nonsense in the British press, the Grauniad is a welcome foil. badaids and London Blue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: With so much right-wing nonsense in the British press, the Grauniad is a welcome foil. Huffington post too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Piss off talking about the press in what should be an exciting thread about a potential exciting signing. badaids, EFC-Paul, Isaiah and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 It's just that we have some time to kill... 48 hours according to Bill. Newty82 and aaron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 I love the fact that of all the nicknames he could have chosen, he went for Bernard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, badaids said: I love the fact that of all the nicknames he could have chosen, he went for Bernard. Probably has a liking for Turkey Dinosaurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Newty82 said: Probably has a liking for Turkey Dinosaurs. They were great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, London Blue said: Define press. All news, even the BBC which tries harder than most to be impartial has some bias, as it's human nature to have bias on all things. The phone hacking scandal primarily hit the tabloids as they were after celeb gossip, but also shone a light on other dodgy practices reported by the Gardian. The paedophile scandal is a difficult one as there is a massive amount of under reporting of this crime type, especially from the 70s. Difficult to know who to believe, but such reporting uncovered the crimes committed by Jimmy saville etc. Remember that the press uncovered the cash for questions, dodgy Iraq dossier, and brought the famine in Etheopia to the world's attention. To paraphrase de Maistre "people get the press and new organisations they deserve" He also said "False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who perpetuate the crime without knowing what they are doing" Very apt, my hero of the day. The BBC have become more biased than any other outlet for me. Not necessarily in sports, but in politics massively. Gwlad, pete0 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 He's in broadgreen hospital having a medical now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, yamar said: He's in broadgreen hospital having a medical now. Why would he be in broadgreen when Richarlison and Digne had medicals at PMM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, StevO said: The BBC have become more biased than any other outlet for me. Not necessarily in sports, but in politics massively. Have you seen fox and friends? markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 37 minutes ago, yamar said: He's in broadgreen hospital having a medical now. Source on this? Can't find anything on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 44 minutes ago, aaron said: Why would he be in broadgreen when Richarlison and Digne had medicals at PMM? Mix things up a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, StevO said: The BBC have become more biased than any other outlet for me. Not necessarily in sports, but in politics massively. 1 hour ago, London Blue said: Have you seen fox and friends? Banned. Banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 36 minutes ago, Newty82 said: Banned. Banned. Censorship Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 I'll stop now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 4 hours ago, aaron said: Why would he be in broadgreen when Richarlison and Digne had medicals at PMM? Different for different players. Walcott had his at broadgreen and a load more of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Is this really happening? Probability check. I think 50/50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 hour ago, yamar said: Different for different players. Walcott had his at broadgreen and a load more of them. He’s not even due to fly in until tomorrow morning according to the reliable journos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, Paddock said: He’s not even due to fly in until tomorrow morning according to the reliable journos. I told ya fat Sam was coming and everyone said it was a load of shit. I'm telling us he had his medical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 36 minutes ago, yamar said: I told ya fat Sam was coming and everyone said it was a load of shit. I'm telling us he had his medical. We'll see that in the next 48 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 If he signs my lad is getting his name on his top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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