Re: Centurions TV : Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:36 pm
PlayTheBall wrote:
All newspapers, and all other forms of media for that matter, have always reserved the right to publish whatever they like. They have steadfastly refused to be contrained in this regard.
Part of their excuse is that they often need to shorten or lengthen submitted text to fit the news sheet, often at the last minute, dependent upon late and emerging news stories. The media also of course conduct interviews and write their own interpretation of what has been said. What they feel is their right to edit also extends to video and radio interviews.
I fully understand Derek Beaumont's choice to have his own words published in full to avoid the risk of anything being taken out of context or his opinions being distorted as a result of a journalist's interpretation.
It is a pity that the parties could not reach a compromise as clearly the more media exposure the Club receives the better. I am equally confident that Derek's comprehensive updates, now published on the Club website are quickly becoming a must read for the fans.
I fear the loser in this case is likely to have been the press because I feel sure Derek's Column would have been selling newspapers.
Part of their excuse is that they often need to shorten or lengthen submitted text to fit the news sheet, often at the last minute, dependent upon late and emerging news stories. The media also of course conduct interviews and write their own interpretation of what has been said. What they feel is their right to edit also extends to video and radio interviews.
I fully understand Derek Beaumont's choice to have his own words published in full to avoid the risk of anything being taken out of context or his opinions being distorted as a result of a journalist's interpretation.
It is a pity that the parties could not reach a compromise as clearly the more media exposure the Club receives the better. I am equally confident that Derek's comprehensive updates, now published on the Club website are quickly becoming a must read for the fans.
I fear the loser in this case is likely to have been the press because I feel sure Derek's Column would have been selling newspapers.
A very waffley version of my post above
but very well put all the same.
