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Originally Posted by Nehkara
Honestly I agree with the National Post.
I think that you shouldn't publish life-altering accusations unless the person will go on record or there is proof... because there is simply too much room for an anonymous accuser to say whatever they want about anyone.
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that's why media is supposed to vet these stories too, so they have built up enough trust that the public can trust them
if there's no anonymous sources than 99% of stories talking about corruption in government, business etc. don't get reported on
I don't know how trustworthy the star is, their last big scoop they got right with the Rob Ford stuff I believe. But if it turns out to be false they lose their credibility which is all you have in news