Does anyone else find it strange that the press buys into the notion of announcements or press releases on things that have already been announced? On Thursday, the BBC reported Texas' governor, Rick Perry, had said he was going to run for his party's nomination for POTUS, and that he would announce this on Saturday. And so he has, but wasn't his previous statement good enough to confirm his already telegraphed intentions?
I understand the notion of official communications. As I recall, that sort of thing used to follow rumors, unattributed comments, and buzz from lower level members of the group which would eventually make the announcement. No more. Now, SONY can tell you what they are going to do, get coverage for letting you know, and then do it all over again. The appeal to those looking for press is obvious. The appeal to the press, a little less so.
That is, assuming the aim of the fourth estate is taken to be informing the public, as opposed to lazily rehashing stories. If that's the reason they play along, I understand. Work is hard.
I understand the notion of official communications. As I recall, that sort of thing used to follow rumors, unattributed comments, and buzz from lower level members of the group which would eventually make the announcement. No more. Now, SONY can tell you what they are going to do, get coverage for letting you know, and then do it all over again. The appeal to those looking for press is obvious. The appeal to the press, a little less so.
That is, assuming the aim of the fourth estate is taken to be informing the public, as opposed to lazily rehashing stories. If that's the reason they play along, I understand. Work is hard.
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