disclosures update and irony

well, i've now spoken to 20 newspaper ombudsman for my story and Mike Needs is still the only one to support the idea of an online webpage for reporters, which provides details about their backgrounds and involvements that affect the perspective -- not bias! -- they bring to all their stories.

i've found one thing so ironic about all the interviewing i've done with newsroom employees. over and over i've been told the reporter's job is to listen to all the sides and then make a judgment on the facts -- that's what makes them a professional. no argument there. apparently though, a majority had the earplugs in because som many were clearly not considering one question i raised.

makes you wonder how well this whole professionalism works in practice...