WhatsoeverVille
I am becoming more and more convinced that one of the most corrosive aspects of social media, especially the algorithmic and/or viral aspects of the thing, is that it often helps push folks over the line into 'the ends justify any means' territory.
To wit, what happened to a CTV Edmonton reporter recently.
First, there was the initial story, which was an on-air health scare:
To wit, what happened to a CTV Edmonton reporter recently.
First, there was the initial story, which was an on-air health scare:
Canadian TV news reporter Jessica Robb says there's "no cause for concern" following her on-screen medical drama on Sunday.In a statement posted by CTV Edmonton on Twitter, Robb addressed the live TV incident that saw her stumble over her words and say "I'm not feeling well" to CTV anchor Nahreman Issa.Robb then appeared to faint and move toward the camera until the live feed was cut."We will come back to you," Issa said as the news report ended. "Right now, we will make sure that Jessica is doing okay and we will give you guys an update a little bit later."...
As the lede to the piece above makes clear, which was written up in, of all things, People magazine, Ms. Robb recovered and is fine, at least in terms of the health scare itself.
However, what is most definitely not fine was the response from folks who clearly stepped over the line as is outlined in this release from CTV Edmonton itself:
Which, of course, is awful on every level.
However, here's the thing.
No one, regardless which 'side' they're on, is immune from engaging in at least some aspects of this kind of behaviour, particularly if they feel their cause is righteous enough and when they know that the algorithm and virality are both right there to help them push said cause.
More on that in a future post...
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2 comments:
We saw the same behaviour and reaction to the US football player Hamlin and his live television, very scary, moment. When one reads the comments to these stories there are many trying to use them to spread their misinformation and wilful ignorance. Fortunately I am seeing a lot of push back from other posters, at least in the few places I go to read these articles.
It certainly points to how things have changed, at least to me, since the time of trump running and becoming president. He has somehow made it safe for these knuckleheads to come out of the woodwork and spout their nonsense. Even more unforgivable for me are those who know better but use these opportunities to further their own agendas or to advance their “careers “. No quarter should be given in calling this out and pushing back against it.
I saw the piece on the BBC of all things.
For me, it looked like she was having a blood sugar issue as an old girlfriend did the same thing when her blood sugar dropped.
But it is her business and no one should speculate, other than she had a medical issue and it was dealt with and that is is now healthy.
This should be the end of it!
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