Thanks @Digidave & @copyeditors for a great #ACESchat about ethics! (photo: Orietta.sberla) pic.twitter.com/t15aUDbOrl
@copyeditors Shaming in the age of the internet is something that fascinates me. There is an element of digital rubber-necking. #ACESchat
@copyeditors unwarranted derision of a person, institution, or thing without substantive attention to the larger issue #AcesChat
@copyeditors Would the Rolling Stone's "A Rape on Campus" article count? That personally made me lose faith in the magazine. #AcesChat- @DakotaTheMad #ACESchat I suppose it counts 2 some degree. The start was poor reporting. But the aftermath was public shaming of the frat
@copyeditors #ACESchat Saw case w/people smearing a rape survivor under op-ed written by anon. survivors. Should editors delete comments?
@copyeditors There's a fine line between shaming (disrespectful ridicule) and bringing up important cautionary issues #ACESChat
@RobTmanJr So point out their behavior/language and not insult the person, right? #ACESchat
@RobTmanJr @copyeditors Yes. I think part of our job as copy editors to is help draw that line. #ACESchat- @taylorcarlier #AcesChat I think you are right. It’s an incredibly difficult thing. Don’t want to over censor. But minimizing harm is impt.
@copyeditors interesting to see "shamming" on social media in the context of journalism ethics. Hadn't thought of it this way. #AcesChat- Minimizing harm can be one of the roles copy editors play at their publications and places of work.
@copyeditors Think before posting screenshots of social media messages, even if they're positive or proving a point. #ACESchat- @copyeditors By publishing, especially with a handle, you inadvertently invite others to seek that person out. Can be quite bad. #ACESchat
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ACESchat: Minimizing harm in digital editing
To help the Society of Professional Journalists mark Ethics Week (April 27-May 1), the American Society of Copy Editors hosted a Twitter chat April 29 about ethics and digital editing. Following are the best tips, advice and highlights from the chat.
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