Ode to nosy reporters
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If there're any Singaporean reporters reading my blog, this post is for you: Get A Life.
Just because you fellas are not given "freedom" of expression for obvious reasons doesn't mean you should go on a rampage and start writing social commentaries on what other people post on their blogs or websites.
And please don't walk around with this idea that your job is to maintain moral standards and act like you're guardian angels. No one needs your watching over, so to speak, so don't cast someone as a slut just because she posted nude photos of herself or, in your own words, "shamelessly" advertise her desire to have a sugardaddy. Who are you to pass such judgements anyway?
Your role is to report news in as objective a manner as possible. Don't they teach you these things in journalism classes? Or have they lowered their standards and made paparazzi material out of all of you?
You yourselves shamelessly dig into the private lives of others just so to get a scoop and you decide who you want to glorify-- someone like Xiaxue is deemed as doing her country proud and letting the rest of the world know about life in Singapore, while a very much better writer like Sarong Party Girl is typecasted as someone who's shamed the nation.
Hello, in case you haven't noticed, one is a god-damned ah lian who peppers her distastefully pink blog with foul language and talks as if she's the only person who deserves to live on Earth.
And writes bad grammar. And makes eye-soring spelling errors too.
On the other hand, we have another Singaporean who writes very well-- so well her standard and command of English puts some of your own writers and reporters to shame-- and all you focus on are two tiny photos that show exposed nipples and nothing more.
Have you made any comments on how well she writes?
To be frank with you, if I was teaching a class of mature students, I'd recommend they read SPG's blog because of how well-written the entries are. And yet, I hear some schools are getting their students to learn how to blog like Xiaxue. What the fuck?? Are we all missing something here?
People in Singapore are no longer the bunch of uneducated farmers they were 40, 50 years ago. In case you haven't noticed, everyone knows how to read and write now, and most people-- even older folks-- have learnt how to surf the Internet and check emails. Stop being a stiff and think people are stupid because they aren't. You think the average Singaporean can't discern between what's right or wrong?
Once more, I say this to you: do your job the way you were supposed to and be less judging. Else you're no better than tabloid trash.
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I find this very well written.
Shame on ST, SG press. -
specifically the TNP.
anyone reads janice wong's journal? nice leh.
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the link plsOriginally posted by Ito_^:specifically the TNP.
anyone reads janice wong's journal? nice leh. 
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The part about schools teachng kids how to write like xiaxue....That is slightly disturbing....
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bravo.......
that's a spirited piece of writing..... well done bro -
Indeed.
Who are they to set public agenda?Never let them run riot with their silly agenda and exhort them to do more real journalism..oh I forgot..their hands are tied..ooh..so sad.
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Brilliant!
In that case, a warning to all bloggers.. Big Daddy's watching out for radical elements via the net now.. Soon, anyone who writes any unflattering comments about you know which party will have the ISD on his back...
You know wat? I predict they are gonna say that it's for security or some lame reason for peering into pple's blogs.
For all we know, there's already a department sifting the net for radical blogs.. DAMN!!! Taxpayer's money again.. -
That's what sad, unloved individuals find hope and joy in.The twisted control for control's sake.Originally posted by Misogynist:Brilliant!
In that case, a warning to all bloggers.. Big Daddy's watching out for radical elements via the net now.. Soon, anyone who writes any unflattering comments about you know which party will have the ISD on his back...
You know wat? I predict they are gonna say that it's for security or some lame reason for peering into pple's blogs.
For all we know, there's already a department sifting the net for radical blogs.. DAMN!!! Taxpayer's money again..
And I wonder how these people sleep at night..
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Have any of your seen OutFoxed?
Taking the stand of journalistic integrity, there are so many restrictions imposed on writing in the main newsfeeds that reporters sometimes have nothing else to write about. More often than not, a personal attack on a reporter is like trying to kill a bull by throwing stones at the hooves.
On a higher note, there are some independent reporters in singapore trying to make a living through honest reporting. Contracted writers cant do anything else otherwise they wouldnt have their next pay check coming.
Another point, we dont have a single alternative agency to cover sacred ground. Every article is about the same, just using different words. -
Originally posted by rainee:
http://www.janice-wong.com/intro.htm
the link pls -
If anyone is interested in reading other articles from this popular blogger, you may wish to visit his blog at:
http://casanova4hire.blogspot.com/2005/06/ode-to-nosy-reporters.html -
and singaporean reporters cant even report in grammaaticly correct english.
not that i spell well, but its their job. -
Only the TNP can't get their spelling right. And just to point out a few misconceptions:
1. TNP claims: We are the no.1 tabloid in Singapore!
It really should be: We are the ONLY tabloid in Singapore.
2. The TNP focuses on controversial topics in Singapore
It really should read: The TNP sensationalises news in Singapore, sometimes with misconceived intentions.
I haven't visited SPG's blog myself but it should come as no surprise that Singapore newspapers should preach 'values' (Like they wrote the book on it?!) and apply political pressure for blog closure.
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Singapore is ranked 147 out of 166 countries (as of 2004) when it comes to press freedom. I bet hardly anyone knows about this less-than-flattering statistic. I don't think it was even reported in the local press.
To put our ranking in perspective, Iraq is at 148.
Of course, I can expect the powers-that-be to claim that the Press Freedom Index is flawed, some restrictions are necessary, we should be somewhere near the top, we don't need foreigners to tell us what to do with our press, yada-yada.... please, spare me the crap.
I got this info from Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reporters_without_borders
Don't shoot me. I'm just the messenger reporting the facts as it is. -
HOLY FUCKING MOTHER OF SHIT.Originally posted by fudgester:To put our ranking in perspective, Iraq is at 148.
Well, considering this is the only forum i know of that cesors coarse language...yeah i can believe that.
I was on sarongpartygirl's blog this morning. It's highly entertaining. I like it. Shes got some very very valid points too. -
*clap* *clap*
finally a piece of someone's opinion..not cut and paste -
eh?
thank. well i never copy and paste...well, rarely
anyway, i think i like sarongpartygirl's attitude a lot. its very honest and forthcoming. from what ive read., -
With a world ranking of 147th, what else is there to say?
They even have the cheek to raise paper prices last year. Stop reading SPH papers! -
So does some parts which I don't agree with.. but I still don't see it why it should be blasted or make a big issue out of it.Originally posted by thinger:HOLY FUCKING MOTHER OF SHIT.
Well, considering this is the only forum i know of that cesors coarse language...yeah i can believe that.
I was on sarongpartygirl's blog this morning. It's highly entertaining. I like it. Shes got some very very valid points too.
Is it me or does certain group of bloggers seem to compliment one another? Xia Suay type would back each other up, SPG type would do the same and AcidFlask too? But hardly outside of their circle..
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well i dunno. i think its great that its getting media attention in singapore, because the people sitting on the fence between freedom and supression might make up their minds about free speech.
however, yeah in any normal society, this wouldnt be a big deal imo. -
Someone needs to tip the fence towards greater freedom.Suppression never progressed in the history of the world.Originally posted by thinger:well i dunno. i think its great that its getting media attention in singapore, because the people sitting on the fence between freedom and supression might make up their minds about free speech.
however, yeah in any normal society, this wouldnt be a big deal imo. -
oh, but its singapore we're talkin innit?Originally posted by LazerLordz:Someone needs to tip the fence towards greater freedom.Suppression never progressed in the history of the world. -
what's ur point eh?Originally posted by M©+square:If there're any Singaporean reporters reading my blog, this post is for you: Get A Life.
Just because you fellas are not given "freedom" of expression for obvious reasons doesn't mean you should go on a rampage and start writing social commentaries on what other people post on their blogs or websites.
And please don't walk around with this idea that your job is to maintain moral standards and act like you're guardian angels. No one needs your watching over, so to speak, so don't cast someone as a slut just because she posted nude photos of herself or, in your own words, "shamelessly" advertise her desire to have a sugardaddy. Who are you to pass such judgements anyway?
Your role is to report news in as objective a manner as possible. Don't they teach you these things in journalism classes? Or have they lowered their standards and made paparazzi material out of all of you?
You yourselves shamelessly dig into the private lives of others just so to get a scoop and you decide who you want to glorify-- someone like Xiaxue is deemed as doing her country proud and letting the rest of the world know about life in Singapore, while a very much better writer like Sarong Party Girl is typecasted as someone who's shamed the nation.
Hello, in case you haven't noticed, one is a god-damned ah lian who peppers her distastefully pink blog with foul language and talks as if she's the only person who deserves to live on Earth.
And writes bad grammar. And makes eye-soring spelling errors too.
On the other hand, we have another Singaporean who writes very well-- so well her standard and command of English puts some of your own writers and reporters to shame-- and all you focus on are two tiny photos that show exposed nipples and nothing more.
Have you made any comments on how well she writes?
To be frank with you, if I was teaching a class of mature students, I'd recommend they read SPG's blog because of how well-written the entries are. And yet, I hear some schools are getting their students to learn how to blog like Xiaxue. What the fuck?? Are we all missing something here?
People in Singapore are no longer the bunch of uneducated farmers they were 40, 50 years ago. In case you haven't noticed, everyone knows how to read and write now, and most people-- even older folks-- have learnt how to surf the Internet and check emails. Stop being a stiff and think people are stupid because they aren't. You think the average Singaporean can't discern between what's right or wrong?
Once more, I say this to you: do your job the way you were supposed to and be less judging. Else you're no better than tabloid trash.
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I find this very well written.
Shame on ST, SG press.
do u want reporters to just report the facts or do you want them to be a thinking press?
Just because the reporters've their opinions doesn't mean they should be slammed for that.
there're crime stories which are treated objectively and issues which the reporters have their comments on - accept that.
and also accept the fact that different people've different opinions. that's what freedom of speech means - not just one way.
if u're not happy - write to the press! there's a forum for that u know? -
Originally posted by BillyBong:
get it straight - TNP doesn't sensationalise stories. Get ur facts right.
[b]Only the TNP can't get their spelling right. And just to point out a few misconceptions:
1. TNP claims: We are the no.1 tabloid in Singapore!
It really should be: We are the ONLY tabloid in Singapore.
2. The TNP focuses on controversial topics in Singapore
It really should read: The TNP sensationalises news in Singapore, sometimes with misconceived intentions.
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Straits Times reports the same news, TNP does the same thing but gets more juicy details to pique the readers' interest.
is that sensationalising? i think not. it's essentially the same story, but with more details.
if the reader can't handle that, read Economist please.