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[werthersoriginal]

Research it, you can find reputable local reports which could be translated, always double check against others you find to substantiate the facts.

Interesting that you use the term 'reputable'. In a world context the BBC is one of the most reputable news sources, though of course it has faults.

 

[unification]

Research it, you can find reputable local reports which could be translated, always double check against others you find to substantiate the facts.

Define ‘reputable’. How do I determine whether they’re reputable? That’s a value judgment.

Who is to say that the ‘source’ you speak of is reliable?

What you claim to be reading is just as susceptible to the same issues that the ‘MSM’ is. I could find an account from Kharkiv from a pro-Russian person who welcomes the invaders. Likewise, I could find one that argues the opposite. Who do I believe? Both are ‘local reports’.

No account is perfect to dismiss all when many are trainee journalists with no bias either way is a bit off, isn’t it?

 

[holdsteady]

Every story or report comes from a source, not always easy to find, but worth looking for and not being taken in by spin and half truths.

I am sure we would all want that?

So for every bit of news you research it and then find the original source to uncover the truth?

That sounds very time consuming.

Without mainstream media how do you even know where to start your search?

 

[Ox4Eva]

So for every bit of news you research it and then find the original source to uncover the truth?

That sounds very time consuming.

Without mainstream media how do you even know where to start your search?

I look at what interests me, could not care less about what doesn't.

 

[Ox4Eva]

Define ‘reputable’. How do I determine whether they’re reputable? That’s a value judgment.

Who is to say that the ‘source’ you speak of is reliable?

What you claim to be reading is just as susceptible to the same issues that the ‘MSM’ is. I could find an account from Kharkiv from a pro-Russian person who welcomes the invaders. Likewise, I could find one that argues the opposite. Who do I believe? Both are ‘local reports’.

No account is perfect to dismiss all when many are trainee journalists with no bias either way is a bit off, isn’t it?

Looking beyond the MSM bullsh*t, even if you get half the truth is surely better than being manipulated.
Your choice, I have mine.

 

[Ox4Eva]

Interesting that you use the term 'reputable'. In a world context the BBC is one of the most reputable news sources, though of course it has faults.

Blimey

 

[werthersoriginal]

I look at what interests me, could not care less about what doesn't.

'What interests you'? That sounds a bit like 'what I already believe'.

 

[unification]

'What interests you'? That sounds a bit like 'what I already believe'.

We’re getting nowhere here with him. This pretty much nails it.

The BBC isn’t perfect by any means but it is an employer of qualified journalists and their output has to reach certain levels of scrutiny. Every story they produce - especially political ones - will have some degree of political slant, selected quotes from sources etc, but they’re not for academic journals or books. They’re news stories for events that emerge over time.

Ox4Eva hasn’t answered a single question on here about his ‘reputable’ sources.

 

[werthersoriginal]

We’re getting nowhere here with him. This pretty much nails it.

The BBC isn’t perfect by any means but it is an employer of qualified journalists and their output has to reach certain levels of scrutiny. Every story they produce - especially political ones - will have some degree of political slant, selected quotes from sources etc, but they’re not for academic journals or books. They’re news stories for events that emerge over time.

Ox4Eva hasn’t answered a single question on here about his ‘reputable’ sources.

Yes indeed. You only have to watch Orla Guerin, ducking the shells in Ukraine and fiercely determined to get the story across whatever the cost to her, to see that this is a pretty serious organization. *Or is she faking it in a studio at home??*

 

[Ox4Eva]

We’re getting nowhere here with him. This pretty much nails it.

The BBC isn’t perfect by any means but it is an employer of qualified journalists and their output has to reach certain levels of scrutiny. Every story they produce - especially political ones - will have some degree of political slant, selected quotes from sources etc, but they’re not for academic journals or books. They’re news stories for events that emerge over time.

Ox4Eva hasn’t answered a single question on here about his ‘reputable’ sources.

You do what you want and I will do what I want.
I am sure you are right on the ball with what you are spoon fed.

Reputable sources are those who report information that's been ratified buy others who don't necessarily share their opinions, as in a factual.

Leave it there, and let you get back to your newlines.

 

[werthersoriginal]

You do what you want and I will do what I want.
I am sure you are right on the ball with what you are spoon fed.

Reputable sources are those who report information that's been ratified buy others who don't necessarily share their opinions, as in a factual.

Leave it there, and let you get back to your newlines.

Exactly. 'Reputable sources are those who report information that's been ratified buy others who don't necessarily share their opinions, as in a factual.' So the BBC, the Guardian, the Times, etc - not single-interest groups or amateurs.

 

[Carpy]

You do what you want and I will do what I want.
I am sure you are right on the ball with what you are spoon fed.

Reputable sources are those who report information that's been ratified buy others who don't necessarily share their opinions, as in a factual.

Leave it there, and let you get back to your newlines.

Are you a member of The Flat Earth Society by any chance?

 

[Ox4Eva]

Are you a member of The Flat Earth Society by any chance?

No, that's the minions who believe everything they are told with no independent thought.

And I am not a conspiracy theorist, or a denier of anything factual.
But it's nice to challenge and question now and again.

Anyhow, I am busy making a new foil hat, toodlepip..

 

[unification]

You do what you want and I will do what I want.
I am sure you are right on the ball with what you are spoon fed.

Reputable sources are those who report information that's been ratified buy others who don't necessarily share their opinions, as in a factual.

Leave it there, and let you get back to your newlines.

Alrighty then.

Can you guide me a source for, say, today or yesterday’s main coverage of the war in Ukraine? Anything that you think would be of interest be it of Russia’s military manoeuvres, a human interest story such as a tale from refugees fleeing or political dialogue between either side and their allies.

If the BBC is so biased, I would be genuinely keen to know a source that you would use to stay clued up on it. Just one will do.

I’ll wait.

 

[Paul Cannell]

Exactly. 'Reputable sources are those who report information that's been ratified buy others who don't necessarily share their opinions, as in a factual.' So the BBC, the Guardian, the Times, etc - not single-interest groups or amateurs.

I'm not exactly in @Ox4Eva 's boat but if you think the BBC, Grauniad or (ffs) the Times are unbiased or publish information that (apart from certain elements of peer-reviewed science and mathematical equations) should be considered as anything other than the propaganda or one or other interest group you are living in a fantasy world. Same as the people who don't.

 

[werthersoriginal]

I'm not exactly in @Ox4Eva 's boat but if you think the BBC, Grauniad or (ffs) the Times are unbiased or publish information that (apart from certain elements of peer-reviewed science and mathematical equations) should be considered as anything other than the propaganda or one or other interest group you are living in a fantasy world. Same as the people who don't.

Well you need to use your critical faculties with all of them.

 

[Northstandboy]

Paul Miller who hosts the 10pm-1am slot has his last show this Friday, is this the start of the new national night time program?

Have listened to him for many many years, will be sad to lose him.

 

[Leysboy]

Paul Miller who hosts the 10pm-1am slot has his last show this Friday, is this the start of the new national night time program?

Have listened to him for many many years, will be sad to lose him.

Yeah I used to listen to him when out driving for work. He used to do this quiz called the “bag” and another came on before it too.

Very good listen, and a laugh, but you also had some strange folk call on to his show.

 

[Northstandboy]

Yeah I used to listen to him when out driving for work. He used to do this quiz called the “bag” and another came on before it too.

Very good listen, and a laugh, but you also had some strange folk call on to his show.

He still does The Bag and is doing 2 every day for his last week.

He used to do things like eye spy, easy listening too when going to bed. But that stopped a few years ago and TBH it was missed. Especially seeing at Andrew from Upper Halling no longer called in.

 

[Oslernorth]

He still does The Bag and is doing 2 every day for his last week.

He used to do things like eye spy, easy listening too when going to bed. But that stopped a few years ago and TBH it was missed. Especially seeing at Andrew from Upper Halling no longer called in.

Eye Spy was sooo bad, it was almost good. I remember listening a few times, driving back from the Kassam on a Tuesday night. The callers were off their rockers, but it just added to sense of nonsense the whole show embraced.

 

[Grumpy Git]

Jack FM is losing it’s licence and will become part of Greatest Hits Radio sometime soon.

 

[Northstandboy]

Jack FM is losing it’s licence and will become part of Greatest Hits Radio sometime soon.

Local News - The end of Jack FM?

is this the end of Jack FM? Their license has been sold to Bauer, who own Greatest Hits Radio. https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/07/jack-fm-licences-in-oxfordshire-to-be-acquired-by-bauer-media/ Would be a massive shame to lose another Oxfordshire radio station.

yellowsforum.co.uk

 

[OX18]

Well Ken Bruce lives near Thame, maybe he could do a “ Yellows Chat’ after his Popmaster every morning.

 

[Northstandboy]

The BBC seem to have started the cull of local radio from 10pm daily. Did I miss the announced date?

Becky is the new national local radio host: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gdtqzh from 10pm-1am daily. Replacing the regional shows.

 

[QR]

The BBC seem to have started the cull of local radio from 10pm daily. Did I miss the announced date?

Becky is the new national local radio host: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gdtqzh from 10pm-1am daily. Replacing the regional shows.

Will of the people apparently.

 

[headless_pnub]

People can’t proudly state they don’t pay the license fee and then complain that regional/fringe services are being cut.
That’s like voting for the Tories and then complaining about NHS waiting times…

 

[m]

That’s like voting for the Tories and then complaining about NHS waiting times…

Yeah, and nobody wouldn't be disconnected enough to do that.