Graphic Videos On Social Media
I asked people whether they thought my decision not to tweet a graphic video from #Syria of a boy with the lower part of his face blown off was the right one, here are their answers
@fieldproducer I've just tweeted video. Journalistic standards = defunct concept, if everyones ability to view and distribute is gone
@fieldproducer Americans have been shielded from the horrors of War for years. It has desensitized two generations. #disturbing #graphic
@fieldproducer Seen footage & cyu wer reticent V disturbing. Q is does it aid debate or push people 2 extreme bt understandable reactions?
@fieldproducer I think people should have their eyes held open and be made to watch that stuff before the are allowed to vote.
@fieldproducer @woodo79 Its fucked up enough picturing it in my head, don't need to see it
@fieldproducer I think wars would be less frequent if media used all the disturbing and gory footage they get. Why shield us from reality?
@fieldproducer Agree. People can find it easily enough if they want to. It is disturbing in the extreme.
@fieldproducer people can stomach varies. I don't have to watch the videos to know what's going on.
@fieldproducer I think pple have a right to know but not to see;the boy in question is in no state to give permission to be gawped at
@fieldproducer Good to no link. Give the poor child some dignity by not allowing them to become circus-interest to the goulish.- @fieldproducer very responsible, not an image I would like to see. Just knowing it has happened is disturbing enough #syria
RT @58_velma: @fieldproducer I agree. It is one of the most disturbing things I have ever seen. If people are determined to see it, they will find it.
@fieldproducer I think you're right not to post it. Knowing it exists should be enough, it shouldn't take a video for people to stand up.
@74Promotions @fieldproducer but link gives people the choice to see - and should we all bury our heads in the sand?
@fieldproducer I think that's correct, although it's graphic nature brings home the horror, it's not something everyone *need* see....
@fieldproducer I think if it's something you wouldn't have broadcast on Sky News then it's right not to link it.- @fieldproducer I think you should tweet it with a warning. I see no reason not to. People can choose not to look.
@fieldproducer less is more. Just tweet a brief description, we'll fill in the rest.
@fieldproducer out of respect for the Child & child's family I would not consider showing it!
@fieldproducer intuitive position is tweet and let people make their own decision. And take responsibility for it.
@fieldproducer I think this country is still 2 shielded with its news, if warnings are given b4 such graphic nature, then people can choose.
Wise, your description is enough to realise the horror RT @fieldproducer: I've taken decision not to tweet a link to the video...
