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Old 06-23-2008, 10:37 AM
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That's a blog entry by Crawford.. And it's a growing problem...

What is 'news' or 'reportage' and what is simply an 'opinion' masquerading as 'news'?
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Old 06-23-2008, 06:34 PM
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That's a blog entry by Crawford.. And it's a growing problem...

What is 'news' or 'reportage' and what is simply an 'opinion' masquerading as 'news'?
Wasn't he quoting expert testimony from well-respected veterinarians? Assuming the quotes were based on scientific data and clinical experience, how is that labeled as mere opinion?
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Old 06-23-2008, 06:59 PM
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Wasn't he quoting expert testimony from well-respected veterinarians? Assuming the quotes were based on scientific data and clinical experience, how is that labeled as mere opinion?
Nothing wrong with his comments at all per se, but I'm having trouble lately telling the difference between what is 'news' and what is 'commentary'...
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Old 06-23-2008, 08:01 PM
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Come on man. You can't just name a thread "article."

You have to tell us what the thread is about.
My suggestion would be a catchy title like:

"Will Big Brown be able to repeat as Kentucky Derby champ?"
or,
"Another Giant's Causeway offspring hits the board in some race!"
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Old 06-23-2008, 08:40 PM
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Save some money - do a digital thermography check-up instead.....
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Old 06-24-2008, 11:09 AM
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Nothing wrong with his comments at all per se, but I'm having trouble lately telling the difference between what is 'news' and what is 'commentary'...
My concern is telling the difference, myself,.. my concern is that the general public doesn't seem to differentiate between the two.
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