SR Blogs: Editors Discuss Offensive Language
Coming tomorrow is a preview ontalks on the phone with feature writer Jim Kershner. But in the clip, Poundstone says “goddamn.” Editors had a quick discussion but here are the talking points, both on and off camera: Should offensive language be flagged? Does that increase the possibility that the content will be accessed? As for readers who would be offended, does it extend past the highly religious?/ Thuy Nguyen , SR Daily Briefing. More here (scroll down)
SR Blog Roundup:
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This just in from McCain HQ
/Jim Camden, Spin Control 2.0
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The realities of being transexual
/Out on the Town
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PlayXpert offers tool for online gamers
/Tom Sowa, TXT
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Spokane resident quoted in New York Times
/Gary Graham, News Diary
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Sourdough pancakes
/Lorie Hutson, Fresh Sheet
Question: Should aggressive multi-media newspapers like the SR have different standards for print and online, in dealing with cuss words?
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