Friday May 06, 2005

There are a growing number of instances where journalists build a story by including quotes from blogs and dialog on web sites. I'm cool with that. Fair game. In an article I read today, the journalist makes what appears to be no attempt to actually contact a single individual. No hint of "Blogger X was unavailable for comment". This OSNews thread references that article.

Is this laziness? Maximum efficiency? OK once in a while? Taboo?

I felt somewhat cheated when I reached the end of the article. Can't put my finger on it exactly. I think it is because I felt as if little effort was put forth, but that doesn't cover it. Perhaps it's because those quoted in the article may have more to say. Still can't nail the cause of that cheated feeling.