Years ago the only news reporters were men and all you got was factual news without any touchy-feely stuff.
I can't help thinking that it was the advent of female reporters, and consequently news editors, that introduced the human element into news reporting, which I find rather an annoyance due to its manipulative nature, but I'm sure women adore because of the emotional value. Trial by Mumsnet, where opinion matters more than fact. It also opens the news business to, quite justifiable, accusations of bias.
I prefer my news to limit itself to the plain and simple facts. Is that a typically male thing?
On Facebook I have news feeds from various news outlets; the problem is that many of them rush to be first with a story because their on-line publications contain adverts, and the first outlet with breaking news stands the best chance of getting a paid click on an advert. However, they seem to sacrifice accuracy for that speed, so, invariably, the news story is hideously inaccurate to the extent of being positively misleading. The BBC at least waits until there's a high degree of detail before releasing the story and is therefore is more trustworthy as a comprehensive news source.
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One of my acquaintances is convinced that it is the uprising of women into management, politics and welfare services that has been a major contribution to political correctness and the nanny state!!
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