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In response to "I think it's weird that RS is being criticized for being *more* substanitive than usual." by Reagen

You know that's not the criticism.

Posted by Dr.Vermin (aka dr.vermin) Jul 17 '13, 12:38

Had they used a picture of the bombing scene, or of Carlos Arredondo, or even a mugshot (i.e. less flattering) shot of the bomber, there would be no criticism. It has nothing to do with how substantial the story is. But you know that.

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If the article is all about how normal he was and what lead to this, then it makes sense. -- nm - Spawn Jul 17, 12:45 6
- yes...nm - x Jul 17, 12:56 1
  - right -- nm - Don Homer Jul 17, 13:08
- If only there was a way you could find out what the article is about... -- (link) - znufrii Jul 17, 12:49 3
  - printed. -- nm - Andie Jul 17, 13:24
  - Some of us "work" for a living! -- nm - Spawn Jul 17, 12:52 1
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I'm being a bit glib, but the story is in part about how "normal" he appeared to be. The photo (not taken by RS, one must note) - Reagen Jul 17, 12:44 5
- If you acknowledge that it's uncomfortable, what's wrong with people expressing their discomfort? - Dr.Vermin Jul 17, 13:10 4
  - It's one thing to say you're uncomfortable, but another ridiculous thing to say they are glamorizing him ("monster") - Reagen Jul 17, 13:13 3
    - That's exactly the potential effect, if not the intent, even with small print at the bottom of the picture. - Dr.Vermin Jul 17, 13:24 2
      - i think if you don't show the 'before' shot, people can disregard a mug shot as 'terrorist', the before shot is the shocker, - Andie Jul 17, 13:32
      - This argument gives people as little credit as possible. -- nm - Reagen Jul 17, 13:29
Even Time resisted putting him on the cover and instead opted for a couple victims. - Jim Jul 17, 12:43 7
- Because Time was covering the immediate aftermath of the bombing. - Reagen Jul 17, 12:46 5
  - I just think there was a way to do the story and not cause all the stink. nm - Jim Jul 17, 12:52 4
    - or, they ran with that cover because it best suited the story, and they didn't give a damn about it causing a stink. -- nm - znufrii Jul 17, 12:54 3
      - or they didn't think anyone would mind at all...nm - Jim Jul 17, 12:56 1
        
        but why shouldn't it cause a stink? isn't that the point of journalism? - znufrii Jul 17, 13:14
      - and magazines just hate having their titles being discussed -- nm - zork Jul 17, 12:55
- re: IM, there would be complaining about insensitivity and/or for cashing in on the victims -- nm - zork Jul 17, 12:46

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You know that's not the criticism.

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