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Gawker Pulls Post as New Media Enters Midlife Crisis Mode
Gawker pulled a controversial post as the media company navigates a maturing Internet culture that demands higher standards and accountability.
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I love gawker, but they have a unique style that definitely pushes the limits of ethical journalism at time. But they also just thumb their nose at some of the tenets of modern journalism that I hate, such as giving both sides of a story equal talking time even when one side is obvious PR bull. I'm sad to see such poor decision making by all the parties involved.
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Slate's take
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A statement from Gawker's editors
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I actively despise Gawker et al. Unfortunately, Jalopnik is one of the few websites out there for quality car content, and foxtrot alpha is a good source of geopolitical/strategos perspective.
So, their legal counsel cast a dissenting vote. I guess lawsuits will keep her employed...