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Updated Acceptable MSM/BN Sources
- Thread starter Rexedgar
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From what I've see, CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, NYT and WaPo are legitimate. I don't bother trying to post a link from anything else because someone (probably not staff) is going to bitch that it's biased.
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The last time there was an update to the BN-MSM guidelines was about six years ago. Be nice to have a little tighter “guidelines.”
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opcorn2: (This subject comes up way too much.)
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People make it much more complicated than it is. Does the source have a print or broadcast version? If so, it is MSM. If it is internet only, it is non-MSM. The exception to that is that wire service stories(that is, Associated Press) are MSM. If the source article is opinion, or "overly" partisan, then it is not Breaking News.
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Why does everyone gotta be Dan Rather?
The General Politics subforum works fine.
It’s like the real world, BN gets more traction/eyeballs. You can always have a seat at the second tier table, step up to the plate!
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Why does everyone gotta be Dan Rather?
The General Politics subforum works fine.
From what i understand, many members do not post in MSM due to the stringent definitions. I can see why.
Can the rules be updated? Not sure, but if they did I would hope for a grace period.
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The rules are pretty clear as Redress pointed out.
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