I'm honestly gobsmacked by the shameless entitlement of some political journalists who have the audacity to talk down to the public about supporting major outlets while billionaire owners are practically bragging out loud on how they use their vast fortunes to shape reporting at these same outlets. - ThreadSky

charlotteclymer.bsky.social • 42 days ago

I'm honestly gobsmacked by the shameless entitlement of some political journalists who have the audacity to talk down to the public about supporting major outlets while billionaire owners are practically bragging out loud on how they use their vast fortunes to shape reporting at these same outlets.

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iriedc.bsky.social•42 days ago

Exactly. We don't owe legacy media our eyeballs.
And personally, I'm very happy with the independent and non-profit media I started sending my money to, tyvm.

sherryll.bsky.social•42 days ago

A lot of those political journalists wrote books, and were promoted on MSNBC. They feel entitled.

worldcitizen1994.bsky.social•41 days ago

And CNN.

sherryll.bsky.social•41 days ago

True

clarissalv.bsky.social•41 days ago

Is her name Katy tur?

mcbluffin.bsky.social•41 days ago

I was a photo Journalist back in the day, just long enough to understand that it's a business and like any other, has to be concerned about profits. But, I was also aware that when a corp. entity would go too far in slanting the News, the good Reporters wouldn't stand for it, even quit if necessary.

mcbluffin.bsky.social•41 days ago

Greed has supplanted good judgment and the days of integrity first are gone! But truth Journalism is not entirely doomed and if we can bring it back, Democracy still has a chance! We must not only complain about the bad, but praise and support those who are still trying to be true to the profession.

mcclory1964.bsky.social•42 days ago

Yeah, fuck MSM journalists.

mjacob4404.bsky.social•41 days ago

Agree, I’d you want to work for Bezos that’s your right, but don’t try to shame me into supporting you

scottletteau.bsky.social•42 days ago

Sadly the current decline of the American empire is demonstrating for the history books the idea that most support the status quo. No matter how its quality degrades, or how mad it actually is.

elanamich70.bsky.social•42 days ago

Who do you speak of?

msm6794.bsky.social•42 days ago

Thank you for articulating what I couldn't put into words.

224valkylmyr.bsky.social•42 days ago

Fuck them. They already shat the bed.

phxflyer.bsky.social•42 days ago

ALLLLLL of this!

buttermilkbiscuits.bsky.social•41 days ago

They can kick rocks
We are done with their sane washing and hair on fire daily drama
We choose other truth tellers and we read
They failed in a moment of existential crisis
So bye!!!
I haven’t watched since the election
I refuse to support a media system that bows down to a wooden god

thejenniwren.teamlh.social•42 days ago

I saw that post. The sheer arrogance & lunacy is staggering. I, and the pro democracy activists I volunteer with, refuse to support the major outlets that sane washed a felon while criticizing Pres. Biden & then VP Harris. We all agree our $ will go to independent journalism.

saltybiscuit.bsky.social•42 days ago

Link? I have no idea about who or what.

thejenniwren.teamlh.social•42 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/ericlipton.nytimes.com/post/3lfkuyqv5xk2b

skondor.bsky.social•42 days ago

I’m not clued into this one yet? Which post?

thejenniwren.teamlh.social•42 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/ericlipton.nytimes.com/post/3lfkuyqv5xk2b

jainabledsoe.bsky.social•42 days ago

He got RIGHTFULLY dragged, and continues to get dragged

magiclady58.bsky.social•42 days ago

isn't it a little to late ?

mikaelaskyesays.bsky.social•42 days ago

That post was narcissistic, condescending, and rude

kenjansen.bsky.social•42 days ago

What post was it?

thejenniwren.teamlh.social•42 days ago

Found it!

https://bsky.app/profile/ericlipton.nytimes.com/post/3lfkuyqv5xk2b

kenjansen.bsky.social•42 days ago

Thank you very much.

thejenniwren.teamlh.social•42 days ago

It was earlier today and I can’t recall which journalist wrote it. He was lecturing people to support the NYT as they’re amassing article to publish on the felon. I’ll see if I can find it.

peterrb1961.bsky.social•42 days ago

@ericlipton.nytimes.com is being pilloried for his condescending lecture to Bluesky people that they should applaud the NYT for its reporting on Trump (that has occurred now the campaign is done).

thejenniwren.teamlh.social•42 days ago

As he should be. Arrogant lunacy.

kenjansen.bsky.social•42 days ago

Thanks. It finally came across my feed. Yah, that was quite pathetic.

kenjansen.bsky.social•42 days ago

Thank you

ziggeroonski.bsky.social•42 days ago

That means their viewers/ subscribers are drying up. After the shit they pulled on Biden, the sane washing of Trump, the propaganda rants on the Sunday shows, they can all fuck off. Find a new job, one that allows you to rediscover your integrity.

birlingwoman.bsky.social•42 days ago

Fuck the NYT, LA Times, and WaPo. Any journalist with integrity would leave. Oh, but wait, they don't want their lifestyle impacted. Kudos to those who have integrity and already jumped ship.

friscokidd.bsky.social•42 days ago

Yep. They had their chance and folded like a tent when it really mattered.

justjocko.bsky.social•41 days ago

They’re vying for Daddy’s attention.

ginac-sf.bsky.social•41 days ago

I haven’t tuned in to network “news” since the election. I don’t miss the “breaking news” bullshit one bit. I’ve been getting my news from Substack and a few other sources. When you abandon actual reporting to appease your boss, it shows.

802foralways.bsky.social•42 days ago

Cancelled my subscriptions to WaPo and NYT. Doubled my monthly donation to the local free newspaper in my hometown.

bookshrike.bsky.social•42 days ago

And mostly an intersection with white entitlement

mimadocken.bsky.social•42 days ago

I’m right there with you, Charlotte. 😠

bajaarizona.bsky.social•42 days ago

Too many good REAL journalists out there now who I will support, and they're not at the so-called "legacy" media.

merryincampbell.bsky.social•42 days ago

👏👏👏

katmmlo.bsky.social•42 days ago

MSM is now the Trump propaganda machine. As long as it’s owned by billionaires, they are only going to care about their bottom line. It’s cheaper for them to pay to play with Trump so they can no longer be trusted.

gwenners.bsky.social•42 days ago

Hear hear. The arrogance and audacity on display was really something!

carolnorris.bsky.social•41 days ago

Hoping those good, hardworking reporters go elsewhere, if they're able. It's time to meet the moment and think outside the old media box, imo. Lots of independent media outlets and individuals working hard to start up new ventures. Let's support them!

#DitchCorporateMedia
#SupportIndependentMedia

charlotteclymer.bsky.social•42 days ago

There are great reporters at major outlets who do phenomenal work, and there are also reporters at these outlets who clearly care more about protecting a masthead that doesn't give a shit about them or us. The condescension toward the public isn't just bizarre but incredibly sad, too.

charlotteclymer.bsky.social•42 days ago

I have respect for reporters at these major outlets who are showing up and just trying to do their jobs, even with all the bullshit around them. It's when a reporter attempts to shame the public for recoiling at something all of us can see--and pretends it doesn't matter--that we have a problem.

charlotteclymer.bsky.social•42 days ago

So, if you're the kind of reporter at a major outlet who feels the need to lecture the public about the importance of journalism, here's some free insight:

We already know it's important. That's why we're pissed. Focus on your reporting, and let it speak for itself.

arizona92.bsky.social•42 days ago

“We already know it’s important. That’s why we’re pissed.” Hell, yeah. Thank you!

maddie-says.bsky.social•42 days ago

OMG this is so true!!!

I am so glad someone said it to them!

tjwe.bsky.social•41 days ago

Amen! Couldn’t agree with this more.

lettepaul.bsky.social•42 days ago

I know that’s right!
🤨

patrickpoll.bsky.social•42 days ago

I find their condescension amusing

pineycone.bsky.social•42 days ago

Perfectly stated. Thanks, Charlotte.

scrappyaf.bsky.social•42 days ago

Hey @ericlipton.nytimes.com

binkytom.bsky.social•42 days ago

Yes, this is a case of "Show, don't tell."

thevikingjew.bsky.social•42 days ago

💙🫶

jeffreywkramer.bsky.social•42 days ago

I have zero respect for any journalist, no matter how supposedly “great,”who at this point chooses to remain with media outlets that are spouting fascist propaganda.

johncairns.bsky.social•42 days ago

Every profession is populated by a percentage of hacks. Not sure why journalism should be any different.

hulibow.bsky.social•42 days ago

Yeah, I guess it was predictable considering how they would circle the wagons on Twitter whenever any journalist was criticized (and the criticized one usually deserved the scorn) It’s a creepy club, they’ve thought we were shit all along and cancelling my subs was a good decision.

ellz.bsky.social•42 days ago

It is a sight to behold.

huckmucus.bsky.social•41 days ago

Political journalists have all the credibility of Clarence Thomas.

flyingnone.bsky.social•42 days ago

Then when they're done with that they make it worse by having a commercial that says we must try to heal the division in the country, that somehow this is my responsibility. They are nuts, no "we can't all just get along".

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