Has social media made journalists lazy? Check out this exchange on Twitter:
Here's the story they were talking about, from Stuff:
The daughter of Paul Holmes is confident the veteran broadcaster will pull through after open-heart surgery last week.
Holmes is in an induced coma to allow his body to rest, and is expected to remain under anaesthetic at Auckland Hospital this weekend.
His daughter Millie Elder-Holmes posted on Facebook that Holmes was strong and would pull through. "Times like these really show you who cares. Thank you to everyone for their kind wishes."
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Since her Facebook page is apparently open to all I don't think there's any need to ask permission - she's already placed the information in the public domain. Whether a facebook comment is worthy of being in a news article is another matter, however.....
I also note her charming use of the acronym FTP.
I wouldn't say it is a case of social media making journalists lazy, it has been a long time now since many journalists were willing to use serious analytical skills for writing stories.
When you say 'seek permission to publish' do you mean Pot meet kettle?
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