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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
People need to understand the difference between a reporter and a columnist. The job of a columnist is to attract eyes to the page by expressing strong, often inflammatory or polarizing opinions. An editor doesn't care what opinions a columnist expresses, so long as they get people riled up.
If that approach irritates you, stick to news stories. They'll be the articles that don't have a name or mug shot featured prominently.
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I fully understand what their roles are.
As I said, I have no problem with extreme, or headline-grabbing articles.
But they would garner a whole lot more respect from me if they (the columnists and their emplyer) followed up and admitted when they erred, etc.
You can rile people up and still be accountable.