• jagged_circle@feddit.nl
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    18 days ago

    Journalists are influencers.

    We’ve had influencers for thousands of years. Jesus Christ was an influencer.

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      18 days ago

      Journalists are truth tellers. Influencers are false-tellers. Yellow journalism is written by influencers, not journalists. See the distinction?

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        18 days ago

        I’m learning a new language right now and I find myself reflecting more and more about the strengths and weaknesses of English.

        English is really good at a lot of things including humour and poetry. But it transforms overtime depending on region, culture, demographics, economics, marketing, and politics… Which makes miscommunication happen ALL THE TIME.

        I say this because you’re both right, and it’s frustrating because it limits our ability to have a meaningful conversation.