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Topic History of: Morrissey not a racist
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fred |
Another interesting side issue here is that NME and Word are both the kind of magazines that basically need and adore Morrissey. God knows why they have fell out with him so bad. Who will it hurt more? I can't imagine he'll make up with the NME a second time... |
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zooloo |
JK2006 wrote:
True but the reality is - a day without publication would give a hefty chunk of your readers the chance to break the habit - and try another paper.
I think the bad would far outweigh the good, however Editors spun it.
I am swayed 
"WE WOZ GAGGED" is useful the first time but the novelty would wear off.
I love the idea but I'm still reluctant about the principle of the Courts closing down the media. |
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JK2006 |
True but the reality is - a day without publication would give a hefty chunk of your readers the chance to break the habit - and try another paper.
I think the bad would far outweigh the good, however Editors spun it. |
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zooloo |
Big End wrote:
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I see the potential for a paper being "banned" for a few days and becoming folk heros...read it in The Currant Bun...The Bastards Closed us Down, blah, blah.
Yes.
Private Eye survive on the image of being perpetually sued well enough.
It would be a poor editor who didn't turn it into a positive. |
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Big End |
I am certainly against state censorship and I believe in the freedom of the press. However, while that is a basic right in a democratic society, the press must have responsibilities. Surely the press have a responsibility not to destroy people's lives who have clearly done nothing wrong?
The tough bit is what punitive action should be taken if they clearly violate their responsibilities? Fines will be treated as "the cost of doing business".
I see the potential for a paper being "banned" for a few days and becoming folk heros...read it in The Currant Bun...The Bastards Closed us Down, blah, blah. |
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