Comments on: Day One of the new Reuters News http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/ Our editors & readers talk Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:43:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: CB http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-334008 CB Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:26:40 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-334008 Count me among the skeptics as well. Reuters seems to have relaxed its editorial quality standards over the years in the name of "innovation" that mainly consists of recycling news from "content partners" that has not been independently checked. This is particularly true of international coverage from stringers that seem to operate without any adult supervision. Its coverage of the Kenyan elections was particularly shameful and inept. The company's record on labor relations and safety is disturbing, as are the promiscuous relations between the company and the "philanthropreneurial" projects of the Reuters Foundation, which seems to be a perfect example of Naomi Klein's apt thesis on "disaster capitalism." I am not a fan, or a regular reader, obviously. Maintaining the old standards is not going to be sufficient to get me to start paying attention again. Count me among the skeptics as well. Reuters seems to have relaxed its editorial quality standards over the years in the name of “innovation” that mainly consists of recycling news from “content partners” that has not been independently checked. This is particularly true of international coverage from stringers that seem to operate without any adult supervision. Its coverage of the Kenyan elections was particularly shameful and inept. The company’s record on labor relations and safety is disturbing, as are the promiscuous relations between the company and the “philanthropreneurial” projects of the Reuters Foundation, which seems to be a perfect example of Naomi Klein’s apt thesis on “disaster capitalism.” I am not a fan, or a regular reader, obviously. Maintaining the old standards is not going to be sufficient to get me to start paying attention again.

]]> By: Zelda http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333762 Zelda Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:16:13 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333762 When I see a headline that I know is incorrect I toss a coin and bet its from Rueters or A.P. Its satifiying that it is always the right choice. Shame on your attempt to destroy what used to be an icon. When I see a headline that I know is incorrect I toss a coin and bet its from Rueters or A.P. Its satifiying that it is always the right choice. Shame on your attempt to destroy what used to be an icon.

]]> By: sam http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333757 sam Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:03:17 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333757 It is really a shame to see Reuters transforms itself, voluntarily, from a reputable news agency to an anti-china and pro-Tibet specialized propaganda machine, without showing any sound judgment and decency in its news report. I noticed in many instances during the past month or so, Reuters deliberately mislabeled photos, stretched facts, used exaggerated numbered (e.g., Tibet death toll), cited biased sources without cooperating evidence (e.g., citing prominently statements made by Tibetan movement-in-exile about the ground condition in Lhasa while knowing perfectly well that Tibetan movement-in-exile has its own political agenda), or simply turning a blind eye to what really happened on the ground. For example, in your reporting of Olympic torch relay in Argentina, you emphasized the presence of a small group of pro-Tibet protesters while failed to mention properly the presence of a much larger number of pro-China demonstrators. This is more like a political propaganda campaign, aimed at smearing rather than reporting, and driven by ignorance, arrogance and ideology than by a pursuit of truth. This is hard-core hypocrisy to its fullest. While Reuters uses the Human Rights banner to slander and demonize China, it is doing the very thing of abusing Chinese people’s human rights for dignity, respect, and equal treatment! If Reuters really tries to be the guardian of truth as it self-proclaims, it needs to take a hard look at its own practice. A piece of advice, do your job as a true journalist will do and abide to the ethical code of your profession—being truthful, fair, and objective in your news reporting. Otherwise, change your name! It is really a shame to see Reuters transforms itself, voluntarily, from a reputable news agency to an anti-china and pro-Tibet specialized propaganda machine, without showing any sound judgment and decency in its news report. I noticed in many instances during the past month or so, Reuters deliberately mislabeled photos, stretched facts, used exaggerated numbered (e.g., Tibet death toll), cited biased sources without cooperating evidence (e.g., citing prominently statements made by Tibetan movement-in-exile about the ground condition in Lhasa while knowing perfectly well that Tibetan movement-in-exile has its own political agenda), or simply turning a blind eye to what really happened on the ground. For example, in your reporting of Olympic torch relay in Argentina, you emphasized the presence of a small group of pro-Tibet protesters while failed to mention properly the presence of a much larger number of pro-China demonstrators.

This is more like a political propaganda campaign, aimed at smearing rather than reporting, and driven by ignorance, arrogance and ideology than by a pursuit of truth.

This is hard-core hypocrisy to its fullest.
While Reuters uses the Human Rights banner to slander and demonize China, it is doing the very thing of abusing Chinese people’s human rights for dignity, respect, and equal treatment!

If Reuters really tries to be the guardian of truth as it self-proclaims, it needs to take a hard look at its own practice. A piece of advice, do your job as a true journalist will do and abide to the ethical code of your profession—being truthful, fair, and objective in your news reporting. Otherwise, change your name!

]]> By: Shamsul Ismin Bin Tumin http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333750 Shamsul Ismin Bin Tumin Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:34:19 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333750 Great and best wishes on new venture. All the best of luck. Great and best wishes on new venture. All the best of luck.

]]> By: Thomson Reuters shares fall in first day of business | The Wire | Press Gazette http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333748 Thomson Reuters shares fall in first day of business | The Wire | Press Gazette Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:16:10 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333748 [...] a post on the Reuters Editors blog, editor-in-chief David Schlesinger said the company would combine the staff and services of the previous Reuters news and from Thomson Financial news [...] [...] a post on the Reuters Editors blog, editor-in-chief David Schlesinger said the company would combine the staff and services of the previous Reuters news and from Thomson Financial news [...]

]]> By: Ali Mohammadi http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333743 Ali Mohammadi Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:26:56 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333743 Reuters is truly unique in a sense, where the audience appreciate the true value of its services including global coverage of news. I am keen to continue exploring the events of Reuters and Thomson. My best wishes goes to the people who work in this field so you and me get a sense of global events. Reuters is truly unique in a sense, where the audience appreciate the true value of its services including global coverage of news. I am keen to continue exploring the events of Reuters and Thomson. My best wishes goes to the people who work in this field so you and me get a sense of global events.

]]> By: Keith Frick http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333742 Keith Frick Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:22:27 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333742 I would like to see more (or all) articles followed by opportunity for readers' comments. Otherwise keep up the great work. Reuters is my first read in the morning and final read at night. I would like to see more (or all) articles followed by opportunity for readers’ comments. Otherwise keep up the great work. Reuters is my first read in the morning and final read at night.

]]> By: J.Ash http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333741 J.Ash Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:01:19 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333741 Absolutely phenomenal – the leading providers of critical information have collaborated. This is an endeavor that deserves much praise. Absolutely phenomenal – the leading providers of critical information have collaborated. This is an endeavor that deserves much praise.

]]> By: Charles Fiori http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333735 Charles Fiori Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:28:13 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333735 David, Good Luck and Godspeed. There is nobody better to be sitting at the helm of something like this than you. As great as the product is now, it is only going to get better and more in demand. Charles David, Good Luck and Godspeed. There is nobody better to be sitting at the helm of something like this than you. As great as the product is now, it is only going to get better and more in demand.

Charles

]]> By: jaideep http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333734 jaideep Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:23:30 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/reuters-editors/2008/04/17/day-one-of-the-new-reuters-news/#comment-333734 great and best wishes on new venture i hope more coverage will be given on curriencies market. great and best wishes on new venture i hope more coverage will be given on curriencies market.

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