Media Government stoolies - rant

[Beemer]

Maybe the journo thought he was onto a good story, then it turned out to be boring and not really worth following up? There are heaps of people moaning about the government already, it's hardly news.

Not saying that is the case in this instance, but been there, done that! Usually it is the PR person who rings YOU, telling you about this fantastic story that they will offer you an exclusive on, but once you do a bit of research it's either not new or it's boring. I was working for Police National HQ years ago and the Maori affairs reporter from TV1 rang wanting to know when the latest police statistics on members would be released. He obviously thought there would be something interesting or controversial in them - perhaps a small percentage of Maori in the top ranks, etc and he kept ringing me every day until they were released. I watched the news with interest every night but never saw anything!

You do have to be a bit cynical to be a journalist because those you are reporting to (chief reporters, editors) are VERY cynical. It also helps you to see past the bullshit and get to the real story!

[BAD DAD]

The replies in this thread are exactly the reason I'm getting addicted to lurking around KB. You get to hear many sides of a story that would NEVER be published in mainstream media, even those publications that deal specifically with the various motorcycle sectors. True, you sometimes have to wade through a bit of waffle to get there, but at least you can indulge in a bit of waffle yourself and often read something that makes a lot of sense.

[candor]

You're lucky to be journo - it would be my dream job but I think the deadline stress would make me sick - what is it 40 stories a mth for papers or something?

It aint over, right when I was sick of it all. Reporter called me an hour ago on my cell but I missed the call and he left no message. Could he be reading KB?