by Sydney Smith on Apr 02, 2010
Will the UK remain a “libel tourist” destination?
Libel laws in Britain might become a little less public-friendly and a little more media-friendly. That is, if changes to legislation...
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by Sydney Smith on Apr 01, 2010
Why do news organizations allow anonymous comments? Some news outlets sued over IDs
It’s not the 1990s anymore. Back then, if you wanted to submit a letter to the editor, you had to...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 31, 2010
British Watchdog Group Press Complaints Commission Holds Spectator Blog to Journalistic Standards
The British Press Complaints Commission is holding a blog to the same journalistic standards as a news entity. That is, the...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 30, 2010
Should Newspapers Delete Published Police Records? Editors explain policies
Thanks to the Internet, a simple Google search of a person’s name can now quickly turn up that police record you...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 29, 2010
Corp for Public Broadcasting Invests in Journalism Jobs
Good news for journalists? As newspapers across the country have been slashing jobs the past few years, journalists have struggled...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 28, 2010
ACORN Media Roundup: Criticism of Media Coverage Runs Wild
With the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (aka ACORN) closing this week, bloggers have been buzzing about how...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 27, 2010
SeaWorld : Still “No decision” made on killer whale’s return after trainer’s death
StinkyJournalism received a prompt e-mail response to questions from SeaWorld's communications department regarding the fight over the public release of...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 26, 2010
SPJ Slams ABC’s Checkbook Journalism in Casey Anthony Case
The Society of Professional Journalists publicly slammed ABC News yesterday for not disclosing the $200,000 payment made to the mother of Caylee...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 26, 2010
Judge Continues Temporary Injunction of SeaWorld Death Video
The temporary injunction against the release of footage of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau's death will continue for now, Orlando NBC...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 25, 2010
Should anonymous comments be banned from news sites?
Publishing online has hit yet another speed bump, this one framed as a question: Should readers be required to disclose their...