tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692225.post2354921498702120314..comments2023-09-25T09:11:03.315-07:00Comments on Journalism Ethics Class: The University of San Francisco, Fall 2017: Photos of the Philippines ....J.Michael Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15748774253168313345noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692225.post-29141726830859570042013-11-14T21:41:03.148-08:002013-11-14T21:41:03.148-08:00I agree. It’s a wise and sensitive decision on the...I agree. It’s a wise and sensitive decision on the part of the news site. However, I wonder if this interferes with the journalist’s job of “afflicting the comfortable.” Aren’t we supposed to be getting the truth out there, even if it makes people unhappy? I thought that was the point. People aren’t usually inspired to move unless their emotions drive them to do so.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08955869165517484221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692225.post-31083794093287044292013-11-14T14:42:37.665-08:002013-11-14T14:42:37.665-08:00Solid insight. In this case it seems that new tech...Solid insight. In this case it seems that new tech enhances ethics, walking the line between presenting the truth but not horrifying the readers sensibilities. The information is easily available, but the viewer is given a choice. That's probably the best way to approach accounts of tragedy. I am responsible for just how far into this I want to go. Maybe being responsible in small things reminds us we are responsible in larger things.professordoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805162782136254625noreply@blogger.com