Transcript of #editorchat 6/17
[21:09:14] fanihiman95376: Posted content from cellphones, twitterrs, Facebook, blogs, etc. can still be used to *start* a news article. Discretion needed. #editorchat
[21:09:19] bffoodie: RT @mhertz: @milehighfool The only TV news that feels relevant to me is The Daily Show, but that’s a whole other discussion. #editorchat yup
[21:09:48] milehighfool: @LisaGemini So iif it’s no — Janene’s question is still a good one: What can we learn? #editorchat
[21:09:54] shortformernie: Q1: As I’m sure you guys know, people in Iran are on Twitter posting journalism, live. But without attribution, on purpose. #editorchat
[21:10:08] ksablan: @Mrs_Write Tweet confirmation is an important role – an old responsibility applied to new medium – for editors and reporters. #editorchat
[21:10:08] SuburbNews: @milehighfool I don’t turn to cable news for my info. But in their defense, they prob had few people on the ground there. #editorchat
[21:10:19] LisaGemini: @mhertz Let’s not forget the Colbert Report for relevancy, too. LOL #editorchat
[21:10:22] GLHancock: @wmduke For the first time in my life (and it’s a long one) I see TV news now a day behind. Not even reporting todays news. #editorchat
[21:10:27] fanihiman95376: Especially during civil unrest,disasters,fastbreaking events,citizens on street with camera-enabled cellphones can capture scene #editorchat
[21:10:34] AuldHouse: @WpgGirl So true. News as it happens is much different from analysis later. #editorchat
[21:10:35] SpecialDee: Ditto RT @merylkevans: @WpgGirl I don’t intentionally check twitter for breaking news — I usually just catch it. #editorchat
[21:10:36] milehighfool: Q1: A possible answer here: Check the tweetstream of any Twiter source you quote. Judgment matters, hold when unsure. Yes? #editorchat
[21:10:37] jennipps: RT @fanihiman95376 Posted content from cellphones, twitterrs, Facebook, blogs, etc. can still be used to *start* a news article #editorchat
[21:10:40] LydiaBreakfast: @bffoodie @mhertz so what’s he doing right, to earn trust? Best practice on the Daily Show…? #editorchat
[21:10:45] lauriemeisel: In another chat recently, it was discussed the possibility of better integration of old school with new media. #editorchat
[21:10:45] dawnriversbaker: @wmduke Neither hurts nor helps, I would think. Breaking news in not the only sort nor, arguably, most important. #editorchat
[21:10:46] fixin2: Q1 In an election I covered a few weeks back, I had to send out some corrected information; just made it clear. #editorchat
[21:10:55] shortformernie: Q1: The result is you have thousands of “RT from Iran” posts. It’s a brilliant turn of deep-sourcing on its head. #editorchat
[21:11:02] jennipps: @milehighfool That sounds reasonable. #editorchat
[21:11:03] KatPowers: @fanihiman95376 was having that talk with MSM hubby, who doesn’t trust the tweets from strangers #editorchat
[21:11:10] BeckyDMBR: @lauriemeisel Q1 But Ann Curry IS the MSM. #editorchat
[21:11:23] merylkevans: Many, many tweets don’t require vetting or any formalities. They’re just people sharing their lives and ideas. Not all news. #editorchat
[21:11:34] WpgGirl: @SuburbNews The news crews usually arrives after they get a citizen tip – or a publicist’s phone call! #editorchat
[21:11:38] shortformernie: Q1: If you’re very adept at Twitter searches, you can find the original source for the posts, but it takes some digging. #editorchat
[21:11:44] milehighfool: @wmduke Whew. That’s a whole other chat. But it is a good question. In real-time terms, one prob. supplements the other. #editorchat
[21:11:44] LisaGemini: @LydiaBreakfast Stewart balances the news with some funny stuff. Now it’s all depressing on cable & networks. #editorchat
[21:11:54] netta50: @bfuller9 Good point, but most tweeters don’t see it. You have to be careful who your “source” is. You can’t depend on only one. #editorchat
[21:11:57] KatPowers: Yes RT @Q1: A possible answer here: Check the tweetstream of any Twiter source you quote. Judgment matters, hold when unsure. #editorchat
[21:12:16] mhertz: @LydiaBreakfast I feel like Stewart talks to his audience like we’re not children, for starters. #editorchat
