Whats up with Baynet?

[migtig]

That would be an editorial comment not a news article.

There is a place for editorializing, and that is not in the news article.

If something is a "blog" or an "editorial" I expect to see opinion expressed. That's what they are for. If something is a "news" article it is supposed to contain the who, what, when, where and why. Nothing else.


However, that's not my only issue with the lack of journalistic quality of the Baynet.

Take the snippet Loving posted:
"Teenagers are full of emotion and may not know how to cope. Please keep an eye on your child and talk to them about the importance of life. After reading this, please go home and hug your child. Let them know how much they are loved and needed."

If that was an editorial, it should have read something like:
Teenagers may not know how to cope with difficult emotional situations. The Bay Net encourages you, as a parent, to take the time to speak with your child about the importance of life and to let him/her know that he/she is a loved and needed member of your family.

A quality copy editor would have caught the glaring errors.

 

[sockgirl77]

Yeah but the editor didnt write that........It was a comment....

The editor did write it. I do not see anything wrong with the way it was written. Just because it does not get as specific as Mig would like it to does not meant that it did not get the point across. That blurb was written after I had a lengthy convo with the Board of Ed. The parents that have written in to us and have called the Board of Ed are so upset right now. They are saying how hard their kids are taken all of them. I really feel for everyone involved.

 

[sunflower]

I tried to delete it before someone quoted it Either way it did get a point across.

The editor did write it. I do not see anything wrong with the way it was written. Just because it does not get as specific as Mig would like it to does not meant that it did not get the point across. That blurb was written after I had a lengthy convo with the Board of Ed. The parents that have written in to us and have called the Board of Ed are so upset right now. They are saying how hard their kids are taken all of them. I really feel for everyone involved.

 

[sockgirl77]

I tried to delete it before someone quoted it Either way it did get a point across.

Thank you.

 

[migtig]

The editor did write it. I do not see anything wrong with the way it was written. Just because it does not get as specific as Mig would like it to does not meant that it did not get the point across. That blurb was written after I had a lengthy convo with the Board of Ed. The parents that have written in to us and have called the Board of Ed are so upset right now. They are saying how hard their kids are taken all of them. I really feel for everyone involved.

Just because the "editor" wrote it does not make it an "editorial".

Not grasping this concept is what makes me think there is not one person on staff who has a journalism degree or background.

I understand emotions and situations make it difficult not to experience empathy. Yet, empathy and editorializing has its' place outside the news article. A quality news provider reports the news factually. To be at the top of your game, that's what you do.

More and more I find myself becoming disgusted with people who call themselves news reporters who have no idea, no integrity and no ability to provide factual news coverage. I listen to others, who don't even have my experience, calling media coverage biased, inaccurate, substandard. Yes, that's mostly the mainstream media, however, from what I've seen it also includes the Baynet.

The shame of it is, if the Baynet wanted to, it could easily become a news provider filling a need in the southern Maryland area, but they need some folks on staff who aren't writing with their feelings, who can edit, proofread, etc.

 

[vraiblonde]

Okay.

Don't worry - the MSM does it all the time.

 

[lovinmaryland]

The editor did write it. I do not see anything wrong with the way it was written. Just because it does not get as specific as Mig would like it to does not meant that it did not get the point across. That blurb was written after I had a lengthy convo with the Board of Ed. The parents that have written in to us and have called the Board of Ed are so upset right now. They are saying how hard their kids are taken all of them. I really feel for everyone involved.

I know being a parent some of these stories will be hard to hear and for you to report. But you really shouldnt be giving your opinion or parental advice in the news stories. One of those jobs wher eyou have to leave your emotions at the door.

 

[vraiblonde]

The editor did write it. I do not see anything wrong with the way it was written. Just because it does not get as specific as Mig would like it to does not meant that it did not get the point across. That blurb was written after I had a lengthy convo with the Board of Ed. The parents that have written in to us and have called the Board of Ed are so upset right now. They are saying how hard their kids are taken all of them. I really feel for everyone involved.

So you're saying that you wrote that piece? And you are the editor?

 

[lovinmaryland]

So you're saying that you wrote that piece? And you are the editor?

I didnt realize she wrote it at first when I posted that quote I did, but yes she did right it.

 

[RoseRed]

So you're saying that you wrote that piece? And you are the editor?

I thought that was her name on the byline. :shrug:

 

[sockgirl77]

I know being a parent some of these stories will be hard to hear and for you to report. But you really shouldnt be giving your opinion or parental advice in the news stories. One of those jobs wher eyou have to leave your emotions at the door.

How about I write how I write and you choose to read it or not? We've had plenty of positive feedback on the way that I chose to write it. One can sit there all day and just put up a story with copies and pastes. That person will not be me. Why be like everyone else? Why not stand out? If you just want to read articles with no emotion, then go do so. I was not trying to give out parental advice.

 

[vraiblonde]

I thought that was her name on the byline. :shrug:

I didn't read it, just this thread.

 

[MISTYM1223]

Two different instances of heading over to the baynet have led to AVG catching a malware infection (password stealer) today. Anyone else have something pop up?

I am having the same problem.

 

[Dye Tied]

How about I write how I write and you choose to read it or not? We've had plenty of positive feedback on the way that I chose to write it. One can sit there all day and just put up a story with copies and pastes. That person will not be me. Why be like everyone else? Why not stand out? If you just want to read articles with no emotion, then go do so. I was not trying to give out parental advice.

Standing out is not always a positive thing.

 

[sockgirl77]

Standing out is not always a positive thing.

Maybe not. But why be like everyone else? If nothing makes us different then why even have more than one news source?

 

[sockgirl77]

I didnt realize she wrote it at first when I posted that quote I did, but yes she did right it.

W-R-I-T-E

 

[lovinmaryland]

How about I write how I write and you choose to read it or not? We've had plenty of positive feedback on the way that I chose to write it. One can sit there all day and just put up a story with copies and pastes. That person will not be me. Why be like everyone else? Why not stand out? If you just want to read articles with no emotion, then go do so. I was not trying to give out parental advice.

Guess your not one who takes criticism very well

Glad you have had positive feedback on the way you wrote it...unfortunately you also received some not so glowing feedback. Maybe you could look at both sides

 

[lovinmaryland]

W-R-I-T-E

should we point out your grammatical errors on a published piece or my forum postings

 

[sockgirl77]

should we point out your grammatical errors on a published piece or my forum postings

Yes, please point out my grammatical errors. YOU point them out.

 

[Dye Tied]

Maybe not. But why be like everyone else? If nothing makes us different then why even have more than one news source?

If standing out in a negative way is what you want to make you different, I think the Baynet has a running start on that race