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Journalists and their sociopolitical opinions on Twitter

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Alma, Jun 26, 2020.

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Do you think less of sports journalists sharing their sociopolitical views on Twitter?

  1. Yes -regardless of their views

    20 vote(s)
    38.5%

  2. No - regardless of their views

    16 vote(s)
    30.8%

  3. Yes - if they have views that don't agree with mine

    3 vote(s)
    5.8%

  4. I think more of journalists who have my political views

    5 vote(s)
    9.6%

  5. Depends on the sociopolitical issue

    9 vote(s)
    17.3%

  6. No, if it's about a politician I don't like

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. No, if I think the sociopolitical issue is relevant

    6 vote(s)
    11.5%

  8. Yes, but, if you saw my behavior on Twitter, you'd think no, because I have to follow the herd

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. I think more of journalists who have views different from my own

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Alma

    Alma Well-Known Member

    Poll question: Do you think less of sports journalists - who aren't full-time columnists - sharing their sociopolitical views on Twitter?
     
    Alma, Jun 26, 2020
    #1
  2. cake in the rain

    cake in the rain Active Member

    I don't follow sports reporters who share their political views on Twitter.

    Life is a lot easier that way.

    The rise of aggregator sites (Trade Rumors, etc.) keeps me from missing anything.
     
    cake in the rain, Jun 26, 2020
    #2
  3. stix

    stix Well-Known Member

    It’s social media. Anyone can share anything. They’re people, too.

    But if they lose readers/viewers because of their views, they can’t complain. That’s the risk you take.

    Personally, I don’t care what anyone says, as long as it’s not hurtful.
     
    stix, Jun 26, 2020
    #3
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  4. stix

    stix Well-Known Member

    I should add, I don’t really follow sports reporters on Twitter in general.

    I’m just not that interested in sports minutiae anymore. I watch games and that’s it. Unless it’s a score update or some massive news, I’m not really interested.
     
    stix, Jun 26, 2020
    #4
  5. Regan MacNeil

    Regan MacNeil Well-Known Member

    So basically this poll is asking if "sTiCk To SpOrTs!!!" is OK. Cool.
     
    Regan MacNeil, Jun 26, 2020
    #5
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  6. Alma

    Alma Well-Known Member

    No, it's asking what it's asking.
     
    Alma, Jun 26, 2020
    #6
  7. Regan MacNeil

    Regan MacNeil Well-Known Member

    What's it like living in a world with no subtext?
     
    Regan MacNeil, Jun 26, 2020
    #7
  8. Alma

    Alma Well-Known Member

    I think the options have subtext. They just don't have your subtext.
     
    Alma, Jun 26, 2020
    #8
  9. Sports Barf

    Sports Barf Well-Known Member

    Anybody who has ever followed Molly Knight on twitter for a day understands why the stick to sports crowd is so angry
     
    Sports Barf, Jun 26, 2020
    #9
  10. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    No, it’s basically saying “sTiCk To SpOrTs!!!”
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Jun 26, 2020
    #10
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  11. 2muchcoffeeman

    2muchcoffeeman Well-Known Member

    Fuck the “sTiCk To SpOrTs!!!” crowd.
     
    2muchcoffeeman, Jun 26, 2020
    #11
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  12. tapintoamerica

    tapintoamerica Well-Known Member

    tapintoamerica, Jun 26, 2020
    #12
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