A question about journalism

[dsc]

I know we have some journalists and some journalism adjacent posters and have wondered about the following for a long time. Why don't journalists burn sources who lie to them or at least refuse to use those sources again? Numerous times we have seen reports based on anonymous sources which have turned out to be lies. I don't understand why journalists don't say Mr. Jones is who told us this lie we won't be accepting tips from Mr. Jones ever again.

[Mr.Bill]

1. I have worked as a journalist (a long time ago)

and I wouldn't use a source again if they intentionally lied to me. Do you think many journalists do?

[PoliticAverse]

2. From June last year: "Should Media Expose Sources Who Lied to Them?"...

https://fair.org/home/should-media-expose-sources-who-lied-to-them/

[dsc]

7. I tend to agree with much of what is stated here

I think permitting people to anonymously lie, cultivates lying.

[bearsfootball516]

3. Which journalists are you talking about?

[PJMcK]

4. Proof-reading is an important component of good journalism

Unless you were making a subtle commentary about the anal state of journalism.

(wink)

[dsc]

5. thanks fixed

[PJMcK]

10. Actually, I think you've invented an excellent new word!

Jouranalism
/ˈjəranlˌizəm/
(noun)
The activity or profession of mindlessly writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast while sycophantically repeating the bullshit spewed from the Trump White House.
synonyms: Fake News, etc.

[Roland99]

11. +1

[unblock]

6. I know, but they still think they have to cover the president.

[Irish_Dem]

8. Maybe some journalists have hidden agendas? nt

[dsc]

9. It is exceptionally rare for journalists to do this

even when they are fired for the reporting.