by Sydney Smith on Dec 22, 2010
FCC Reports New Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Communications Commission OK'ed new net neutrality rules yesterday. Computer World explained some of the official guidelines: "The rules,...
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by Sydney Smith on Dec 23, 2010
WikiLeaks Column by Ombudsman Censored? Stars & Stripes Editor Says No
After complaints by Stars and Stripes' ombudsman, the Pentagon's Defense Media Activity retracted a two-week-old memo barring Stars and Stripes...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 23, 2010
NYT Celebrates Cheating Before Marriage? Were Ex-Spouses Asked to Comment Before Style Story?
The New York Times' published an untraditional "Vows" story last weekend that led to an online backlash. The Dec. 17...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 24, 2010
NYT Sues NYPD over Freedom of Information Requests
The New York Times announced in an article that it filed a lawsuit against the New York Police Department (NYPD)...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 25, 2010
iMediaEthics’ Best Fake Photos Stories of 2010
iMediaEthics has written dozens of stories this year about fake or doctored photos in the media, the use of Photoshop, and misleading images. Just below,...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 26, 2010
Naming Julian Assange’s Alleged Victims? Should Media Act Like Wikileaks?
Despite being alleged victims of rape or sexual molestation, the women behind the charges against Julian Assange have been publicly...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 26, 2010
Stars & Stripes Ombudsman & Publisher End Dispute, Agree to Terms
iMediaEthics wrote earlier this week about controversy at the "Department of Defense authorized" (but independent) newspaper Stars and Stripes. The ombudsman, Mark...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 27, 2010
CBS News Airs Hoax Image of President Bush’s Book Cover
CBS News used a hoax image of former President George W. Bush's recent memoir, Decision Points, Fox News reported. The...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 27, 2010
iMediaEthics’ Top Media Ethics Issues of 2010
Here are iMediaEthics' picks for the top issues in journalism and media ethics during 2010. 1. Copyright Infringement: The protection of...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 27, 2010
Reader Questioned Why New York Times Sports Column was Revised Post-Game
Arthur Brisbane, the New York Times' public editor, published a series of reader questions and newsroom responses in his Dec....