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John Skipper Reveals . . .

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Azrael, Mar 15, 2018.

  1. tapintoamerica

    tapintoamerica Well-Known Member

    For the eighth time, I don't know or care. I think that it's journalistically irresponsible to write a story that accuses someone of lying but has no evidence to support the claim.
    In my most recent post, I inquired about the modern state of libel law and whether an author or media outlet might be successfully sued if the story in question offers no evidence of a claim but links to another story that does have backing.
     
  2. Songbird

    Songbird Well-Known Member

    typefitter needs validation on his argument or he'll explode: Yes, Mrs. Skipper deserves an apology from her husband for blowing coke for 20+ years, at the very least. Full stop.

    Resume. Nobody believes the apology stops at coke addiction. Except maybe you. There, feel better?
     
  3. typefitter

    typefitter Well-Known Member

    Are you talking to me? I've been very clear about this. I haven't said John's story is true or not true. I have said that your jumping to "hookers" is shitty but consistent with your history of making giant leaps in non-logic. That's all I've said. Asking the question is fine. Providing an answer with zero factual basis is not fine. Simple fucking math and the last I'll say on the subject here.

    You have that weird Trump thing of never being able to admit that you're in the wrong. It's not a sign of strength.
     
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  4. Songbird

    Songbird Well-Known Member

    Oooh, you did that Trumpian comparison thing again! Word up!

    The simple fucking math lol is that I've admitted I'm wrong here many times.

    You're adorable when you lose your shit.
     
  5. typefitter

    typefitter Well-Known Member

    Sorry I didn't like your horse story, man.
     
  6. QYFW

    QYFW Well-Known Member

    Don’t be that particular dick.
     
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  7. Songbird

    Songbird Well-Known Member

    Oh, everyone knew it was coming. The over/under on posts till he got there was 12.5. The overs win!
     
  8. typefitter

    typefitter Well-Known Member

    What? It changed everything about how we interact, and whether he wants to admit it, that's the truth. I'm sorry I ever agreed to read it.

    Anyway, doesn't matter. Mars has two moons. Life's rich pageant goes on.
     
  9. tapintoamerica

    tapintoamerica Well-Known Member

    And it's one of the greatest albums ever.
     
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  10. typefitter

    typefitter Well-Known Member

    REM are maybe the biggest band who most completely vanished. I love so much of their stuff. I never hear anybody talking about them anymore, and they're hardly ever on the radio. But the fucking Animals will get played until the end of time.
     
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  11. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    INT NIGHT: A HOME IN SUBURBAN CHICAGO

    A man of around 40 peruses the web while the game he is watching nears halftime.

    DICK WHITMAN (V.O.)
    Well, this appears to be a thread worth digging into. Fascinating topic. Some breaking industry news. Some interesting cats seem to be contributing. I think it would be a great idea for me to jump in later and can’t see any way that would end badly at all.

    END SCENE
     
    Last edited: Mar 19, 2018
  12. cjericho

    cjericho Well-Known Member

    Well DW now that you're here, if you're Skipper's attorney you suing Travis?
     
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