tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19733180.post1810569523830036771..comments2024-03-24T07:56:33.811-05:00Comments on Allan R. Bevere: Anonymous is Not AproposAllan R. Beverehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07903011101108437513noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19733180.post-80063704639715546882011-08-21T08:04:20.139-05:002011-08-21T08:04:20.139-05:00I would make a distinction in the use of anonymous...I would make a distinction in the use of anonymous sources in journalism. These sources can be invaluable for gathering information and facts for a particular story. As one person has already said, where would the Watergate investigation have gone without anonymous sources. But these sources were pointing to facts, not offering opinions about the Nixon White House. Yes, when a journalist uses the opinion of an anonymous sourcem that is definitely crossing a line. But to be honest I see very little of that happening in professional journalism.Gary Lynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19733180.post-48665357675719731832011-08-19T21:21:58.475-05:002011-08-19T21:21:58.475-05:00Sorry, Dan.Sorry, Dan.Allan R. Beverehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07903011101108437513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19733180.post-42405987595942255522011-08-19T17:41:55.500-05:002011-08-19T17:41:55.500-05:00You let me down. I thought this was going to be ab...You let me down. I thought this was going to be about the hacker group Anonymous (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_%28group%29). Drats!<br />-DanDan Smitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614362041775662060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19733180.post-79562568118490439122011-08-19T14:06:20.606-05:002011-08-19T14:06:20.606-05:00The way I look at it this is your blog so you get ...The way I look at it this is your blog so you get to set the rules. All bloggers have to deal with this question. Too much anonymity and the threads can degenerate into name calling, unfounded accusations and simple profanity. Too far the other way and you will get no livley discussions going. At the same time I recognize the need for some people to keep their names quiet because they could suffer serious repercussions. As far as journalists go anonymous sources will always be a part of journalism. I count upon the editors to ensure the sources their reporters are using are credible. Where would the Watergate story have gone without anonymous sources? Unfortunately in today's electronic age the journalist is often his own editor. There are often no controls. I am of two minds on this topic.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19733180.post-18244748455255380092011-08-19T10:58:32.799-05:002011-08-19T10:58:32.799-05:00"And I hate Pseudonymity even more than Anony..."And I hate Pseudonymity even more than Anonymity" Allen R. BeverePopLidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145431766864865252noreply@blogger.com