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Fox in reply to @Scilly.Suffolk

But even if I concede your point, if the industry can't determine how to resolve this "unintended consequence", then the only answer is to stop the practice.

Stop approaching sources? You're basically saying shut down the journalism industry. How would you propose reporting instead?

Do you actually think this is such a terrible problem that it justifies shutting down the fourth estate?

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Scilly.Suffolk in reply to @Fox

Stop approaching sources? You're basically saying shut down the journalism industry.

Yes that's right.

That's exactly what I'm saying.

Jesus fucking wept.

If the industry can't distinguish between harassing those involved in "cases involving personal grief or shock" and journalism, then it's small wonder that all (yes, all) journalists are viewed as having been tickled with the cunt-brush.

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RunRabbitRun in reply to @Scilly.Suffolk

And this is exactly why I stopped freelancing for the British press! The briefs given are utterly atrocious and leave no room for compassion or empathy.
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stevo_com in reply to @Scilly.Suffolk

having been tickled with the cunt-brush.

I'm just glad I have a new phrase to use

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