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I know Facebook a big deal and all, but this is ridiculous

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Spartan Squad, Oct 6, 2011.

  1. Spartan Squad

    Spartan Squad Well-Known Member

    In what is otherwise a pretty cut-and-dry story about a search warrant service in Clearwater, the paper included in the second graf about how many people liked the story on the PD's Facebook.

    http://www.tbnweekly.com/pubs/clearwater_beacon/content_articles/092511_clw-01.txt

    Moving aside from the fact that this should not have been in the nut graf, is this really important enough to note, ever? Do you care that nine people liked the story? Maybe you say so to point out the irony of people liking the story, but I think that's where I draw the line.

    PS
    Sorry if this is a d_b
     
    Spartan Squad, Oct 6, 2011
    #1
  2. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    It's right up there with SportsCenter's obsession with Twitter :(
     
    HanSenSE, Oct 6, 2011
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  3. Johnny Dangerously

    Johnny Dangerously Well-Known Member

    Can I RT that?
     
    Johnny Dangerously, Oct 6, 2011
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