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0 pointsinsane_dreamer5mo ago0 comments

It’s probably hard to find an article these days that doesn’t mention one of those words (except maybe celebrity gossip). The world we live in.

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BeetleB5mo ago

In other words, this is exposing a long standing flaw in journalism. I know things are super polarized now, but even 20 years ago, when mentioning a Congressperson regarding a particular social problem, they would specify if he was a Democrat/Republican.

I really don't need to know which party he is part of. If the article was about a party's stance, it makes sense - but the article is about one politician.

1_1xdev15mo ago

Sure you do, to understand actual patterns in actions of members of the party.

And ignoring that, it’s general context. Part of the job of a journalist.

BeetleB5mo ago

> to understand actual patterns in actions of members of the party.

Or to construct patterns that don't reflect reality.

Should we also list their ages, ethnicity, religious affiliation(s) in each article mentioning a Congressperson and construct those patterns as well?

Sorry, I'd like to think on my own.

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BeetleB5mo ago

I really don't need to know which party he is part of. If the article was about a party's stance, it makes sense - but the article is about one politician.

1_1xdev15mo ago

Sure you do, to understand actual patterns in actions of members of the party.

And ignoring that, it’s general context. Part of the job of a journalist.

BeetleB5mo ago

> to understand actual patterns in actions of members of the party.

Or to construct patterns that don't reflect reality.

Should we also list their ages, ethnicity, religious affiliation(s) in each article mentioning a Congressperson and construct those patterns as well?

Sorry, I'd like to think on my own.

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