I’ve always questioned the value of seeing a reporting out in the hailing winds and rain trying to stand up, what is the point. We know there is a storm, the news is covering it in the studio and we have better photos of what is happening than the few feet the reporters are in.
Hurricane Milton crossed the line for me, all the major channels were reporting and it was so bad that several had close calls and one was hit in the face with debris. Is this what it comes to? Put employees at risk for their lives to show this channel will go further than the next. I drew the line.
Anderson Cooper was reporting from Bradenton, Florida, and was barely able to stand, the rain was pouring down and he reached won to show how deep the water was a was hit in the face by flying debris. He sought safety after that. the situation could have been much worse.
The National Hurricane Center reported Milton reached Category 5 status twice and had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph when it hit Siesta Key, Florida, near where Anderson was reporting.
Anderson was working with Bill Weir who was in St Petersburg and was washed away. Why is this acceptable corporate behavior?
Social Media was blowing up with comments of concern for the safety of the reports but where were The corporations they work for? Do they feel this is dramatic television that people want to watch so they can make more money? Bullshit! This shows a total lack of care for human life!
Anderson was not the only reporter who put their life on the line, so did: Dylan Dryer and Ginger Zee and these are the ones I’ve heard of.
We have to stand up and say enough is enough! Let CNN, GMA, and The Today Show this cruel and unusual behavior by writing to the Media Corporations, taking to Social Media, and sending letters to your local media and your local political representative. Only we can make a difference because their employers will not.
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There are thousands of stories and videos to read or watch of the hurricanes should you wish to relive the carnage.
I’m disgusted that Journalism has come to being thrown to the wolves. Long gone are the days when I wanted to be a Journalist. I won’t be treated like a piece of meat.
I pray to donate to the Red Cross or other legitimate charities on the ground to provide daily needs and support.
Melinda
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wow, how awful this is a disgrace, those reporters could’ve been killed, and the media channels they work for would’ve been responsible. X
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Thank you for reporting on this exploitation, Melinda. I believe it’s part of the bigger trend for the mainstream news media to promote and favor drama and controversy. Controversial. But we the people are getting tired of this. We need balance and respect.
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They have long crossed the line but now it’s ridiculous. I don’t understand why these highly paid reports play the game. The media corporations have screwed themselves. They kept pushing all their shows to their streaming channels to make more money and now they don’t have enough money for quality TV and many respected reporters or morning show people are on the chopping block. Nora O’Donnell sure it’s spelled wrong, her ratings went down 25% and they cut her pay by 50%. It seems that many morning show people who have contracts coming up are in fear of their jobs. Even Jimmy Kimmel said he didn’t he would renew his contract when it was up next year. The execs are desperate, shotting themselves in the foot and to eager to make money right now, not invest in quality. There’s my bandstand. I’m glad I’m not the only one with concerns.
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I’m just shaking my head. But don’t let it stress you too much. No matter what, you take good care of yourself, Melinda.
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You’re right, have to focus on what I can change and what I do watch. :)
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I think they are looking for a human connection, but it is so dangerous.
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A legitimate point, Melinda, the corporations have to be careful that their hits and clicks become more important than the overall safety of their employees.
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I think it much like any hugh business, MONEY!!!!! If we can put our reporters in more harm people with watch t and it will get more play, But remember I’m jaded.
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