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[ralphpnj]

http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2016/2/journalism-crisis-leads-to-shameful-compromises.html?utm_campaign=wklynewsletter022516&utm_medium=email&utm_source=editorialnewsletter

An interesting about the sad state of journalism in today's world.

Funny thing is that most high end audio publications and web sites have
taken the art of "sponsored content" to levels unseen in other types of
publications.



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http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2016/2/journalism-crisis-leads-to-shameful-compromises.html?utm_campaign=wklynewsletter022516&utm_medium=email&utm_source=editorialnewsletter
An interesting about the sad state of journalism in today's world.
Funny thing is that most high end audio publications and web sites have
taken the art of "sponsored content" to levels unseen in other types of
publications.

Thanks for the interesting article! I heard a similar story on CBC in an
interview a few days ago... Certainly no surprise to many of us I think!



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[Apesbrain]

If "sponsored content" means the reviewer gets to keep the equipment
under review or purchase it at a deep discount, then the hi-end audio
press are pioneers in this area.


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[ralphpnj]

Post by Apesbrain
If "sponsored content" means the reviewer gets to keep the equipment
under review or purchase it at a deep discount, then the hi-end audio
press are pioneers in this area.

Now, now lest we want to upset the apple cart, the reviewer NEVER gets
to keep the equipment, rather it's more like a loan that never gets paid
back, that way there are no messy ethical issues ;) Just ask any US
politician.



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& Energy sub
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Guest Rm: Duet-Sony soundbar
Garage: SB3-JVC compact system
Controls: iPeng; SB Controller; Moose & Muso
Server: LMS 7.9 on dedicated windows 10 computer w/2 Drobos
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