[meteorite-list] NYT Story

[Rob Holcomb]

There is a dry and to the point Wikipedia article about Mr. Broad, 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Broad. He has covered many technical 
and scientific events in his career, including continuing coverage of the 
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant event going on in Japan; the meteorite story 
wasn't among his finest, and it certainly isn't be his worst.

I'd really like to hear a response from him on the list, but that's probably 
unlikely.
/rh

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From: "Darryl Pitt" <darryl at dof3.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 9:03 PM
To: "Adam Hupe" <raremeteorites at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Adam" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NYT Story

>
> Hi....
>
>> Why would the NYT even use quote marks if what they print is inaccurate?
>> I can see them taking these responses out of context but changing what 
>> somebody
>> said and placing quote marks around it is nothing short of liable.
>
>
> While I agree with some of what you've written, the aforementioned is 
> factually inaccurate.  What you're referring to has nothing in and of 
> itself to do with libel.   Zilch.
>
> For those who are interested, The New York Times Manual of Style will 
> explain all stylistic choices employed by the paper
>
> While the writer of the piece obviously did a hack job, it should be noted 
> he won the Pulitzer Prize, twice, and is considered by many to a dean of 
> science writers.
>
> Overseas list members, if you have the opportunity, please peruse the 
> International Herald Tribune to see if they picked up the story and run it 
> in its entirety.
>
> Thanks and all the best / d,
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 6, 2011, at 10:30 PM, Adam Hupe wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> It seems some disagree with this statement I made earlier.
>>
>>
>> <I have a hard time believing that any form of media would liable 
>> themselves by
>> putting quotes
>>
>> around something that was completely made up.>
>>
>> I am not defending the NYT and think the article is poor.
>>
>> It used to be when quote marks were printed that this was the exact 
>> statement
>> made.  Why would the NYT even use quote marks if what they print is 
>> inaccurate?
>> I can see them taking these responses out of context but changing what 
>> somebody
>> said and placing quote marks around it is nothing short of liable.
>>
>>
>> If this reporter knows nothing about meteorites and was a blank slat 
>> start with,
>> then somebody had to put these thoughts into his head.  It looks to me 
>> that Dr.
>> Harvey might have set the tone for this article. Perhaps, he was quoted 
>> out of
>> context but if so, it his responsibility to clarify it since he granted 
>> them the
>> interview.  If you want to be in the limelight, then you have to take
>> responsibility for any negative fallout. After all, he was acting as a
>> spokesperson for the rest of us by granting this public interview.
>>
>>
>> Everybody else quoted in this article has stepped up to the plate, took
>> responsibility for what was said and explained what they meant to say.  I
>> applaud this action and believe most mentioned in this article were 
>> completely
>> caught off guard.
>>
>> I do not cherish the thought of somebody else speaking on my behalf 
>> publicly,
>> especially when they were not elected to do so.  What is printed or 
>> plastered on
>> TV affects all of us.   Remember this when an interview with the media 
>> seems to
>> be getting out of hand. You can always stop the interview and move on. 
>> Most
>> media outlets thrive on negative entertainment and it works. One just has 
>> to
>> look at the negative political campaigns to see this.  If it did not 
>> work, then
>> politicians would not use this tactic.  It takes ten positive articles to 
>> offset
>> one negative one.
>>
>>
>> This ratings over responsibility attitude can be devastating. Just ask 
>> any
>> former treasure hunter.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Adam
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