Blogging Quote by John Cole
“The most depressing thing about blogging is watching so-called 'citizen journalists' turn in to little more than easily offended partisan hacks. Any remark that is slightly less than completely and totally scripted and can give the slightest opportunity to offend some delicate soul somewhere is used to set off a series of partisan screeches and cries of outrage that would make the Church Lady jealous.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: "The State of Modern Journalism" on Medium, 2020
The rise of overly cautious, partisan commentary undermines authentic blogging, turning it into a performance for outrage.
In simple terms: Blogging is being stifled by fear of offending, leading to partisan noise.
Key Takeaway
Encourage honest, balanced discourse.
Themes
media
politics
culture
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
journalistic
opinionative
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- social media platforms
- personal blogs
- public debates
Key Concepts
censorship
partisanship
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators speak truthfully without inciting backlash?
- What safeguards protect genuine dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Balancing free expression with respect is challenging.
