Talk:Gotcha journalism
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This whole thing seems to talk about a creative use of irony, the disparity between what is said and what is real, and seems critical of common newsgathering techniques. I don't know anybody who allows their sources to pick out the quotes they'd like to see published, and I personally don't write a story until I absolutely have to and have spoken to everyone I can, which often leads to sources not being used or quotes played off one another. I fail to understand what "Gotcha" journalism means.
- I think most journalists take that approach, which is the more responsible approach aimed at producing a balanced piece. This article is more discussing the style where the person producing the piece is trying to generate a specific reaction and skew their coverage. Tony Fox (speak) 04:43, 16 June 2006 (UTC)
Add content to that affect if you like. I think "gotcha" journalism is inherently dishonest with the viewer, and that's why people find it distasteful. That's what distinguishes it from normal journalism. Bjsiders 11:40, 16 June 2006 (UTC)
