Healy appeared on Beck, despite NY Times' ethics policy
On February 14, New York Times reporter Patrick Healy appeared on the CNN Headline News program Glenn Beck, as previously documented by Media Matters for America -- despite a "guideline" set out in the Times ethics handbook, which states: "Staff members should avoid strident, theatrical forums that emphasize punditry and reckless opinion-mongering." Media Matters has documented a host of "strident" and "reckless" "opinion-mongering" comments on Glenn Beck, as well as inflammatory and controversial comments by the regular host of the program, Glenn Beck, on his CNN Headline News show, his syndicated radio show, and elsewhere.
While Healy was interviewed by guest host Michael Smerconish on the February 14 program, Smerconish also has a history of inflammatory comments, which Media Matters has noted.
From the Times' "Ethical Journalism: A Handbook of Values and Practices for the News and Editorial Departments":
101. Staff members may participate in radio, television or Internet interviews or discussions, paid or unpaid, that deal with articles they have written or subjects that figure in the coverage they provide, edit, package or supervise. Such occasional appearances must not imply that they carry the sponsorship or endorsement of The Times (unless they do). Staff members should be careful about the use of their names and that of the newspaper in materials promoting the appearances. As a courtesy, they should let their department head know about their plans to appear.
102. In deciding whether to make a radio, television or Internet appearance, a staff member should consider its probable tone and content to make sure they are consistent with Times standards. Staff members should avoid strident, theatrical forums that emphasize punditry and reckless opinion-mongering. Instead, we should offer thoughtful and retrospective analysis. Generally a staff member should not say anything on radio, television or the Internet that could not appear under his or her byline in The Times.
"reckless opinion-mongering"
I love that. Pretty much sums up Beck's show...except, I would add ..."reckless opinion-mongering" by a dumb guy
If this is the case do these rules apply to Frank Rich? He appears on Imus a man who's show said we should advocate bombing Mecca.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200702070014
Imus changes his political support and opinions to often to be considered "strident", so he doesn't qualify.
NYT is a private organization. They can do whatever they want. If you don't like it, don't buy the paper.
There is nothing wrong w/ showing up on a Conservative/liberal talk show, as long as your are not only giving your opinion.
I imagine the reason for this NYT rule is because they don't want people making comments that don't support NYT as a whole.
It ain't about the paper saying what they want. It's about this paper being hypocritical to its own so-called code of ethics. But, that's cool with you...
Look, I'm just saying the purpose of the rule is so that employees of the NYT don't go on TV and give an opinion not endorsed by the NYT.
If someone goes on TV to give a scoop about what took place at what time, who cares who he/she talks to and whether the talking head is liberal/conservative?
The NY Times rule speaks for itself. You don't know what the purpose is. You're not qualified to interpret it. In short, you don't know what you're talking about.
Don't you think that's its the NY Time's problem?
Sounds like MMFA calling someone's mom to tell them Little Johnny traded his salad for a Hostess cupcake.
"Don't you think that's its the NY Time's problem?"
The Times' guidelines are publicly-posted. As part of the public, we're pointing out the problem to the Times, and asking them why they don't seem to abide by their own rules.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with that---except to right-wingers who'd prefer--as is their nature--to suppress information, and stifle debate.
No, you are trying to stifle information by stopping the
guy from being on Beck's show.
DC or MMFA has not asked the Times to stifle Healey. It is the Times thru their publicly declared policies contained in their handbook, "Ethical Journalism: A Handbook of Values and Practices for the News and Editorial Departments", that recommends it.
The Times wants their journalists to stay away from forums that emphasize reckless opinion-mongering. Gee wiz, how horrible. Fans of reckless opinion-mongering can lobby the Times to revoke the policy. In this way a higher level of depraved ignorance in journalistic ranks can be bred.
"No, you are trying to stifle information by stopping the guy from being on Beck's show."
The New York Times wrote the guidelines, not Media Matters or the Media Matters posters and supporters.
Send your complaints to the Times.
"don't support NYT as a whole."
What's the difference?
Funny... they forgot sections 103 and 104:
103: When publishing stories you should make sure that they are true.
104: Be sure that your turn in your own work when submitting stories.