Comments on: How many reporters would readers miss? http://bydanielvictor.com/2008/03/24/how-many-reporters-would-readers-miss/ In praise of collaborative journalism Wed, 09 May 2012 18:36:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Meranda http://bydanielvictor.com/2008/03/24/how-many-reporters-would-readers-miss/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Meranda Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:45:20 +0000 http://bydanielvictor.com/2008/03/24/how-many-reporters-would-readers-miss/#comment-18 One of my paper's staunchest critics, both in letters to the editor and story chats, left a comment on one of my stories earlier this year. I actually saved it because I couldn't believe anyone, especially her, cared. Here's the basic gist: "I have to say Ms. Watling is one of the most fair and balanced reporters I've seen at the J&C in a long time. ... she's one of the most professional and conscientious reporters I've encountered. I hope this one stays around a while. The turnover at the J&C when it comes to reporting staff is noticeable, and I've always wondered why good ones leave." I actually get a decent amount of community feedback — of both the, "I can't believe you focused on THAT in your story!" and "What a great story, Thanks!" type — but for some reason seeing that story chat from an average reader really made an impact with me. I've only been here about a year and I don't know how long I will be at my first job, but hopefully I can live up to her expectations! :) One of my paper’s staunchest critics, both in letters to the editor and story chats, left a comment on one of my stories earlier this year. I actually saved it because I couldn’t believe anyone, especially her, cared. Here’s the basic gist:
“I have to say Ms. Watling is one of the most fair and balanced reporters I’ve seen at the J&C in a long time. … she’s one of the most professional and conscientious reporters I’ve encountered. I hope this one stays around a while. The turnover at the J&C when it comes to reporting staff is noticeable, and I’ve always wondered why good ones leave.”

I actually get a decent amount of community feedback — of both the, “I can’t believe you focused on THAT in your story!” and “What a great story, Thanks!” type — but for some reason seeing that story chat from an average reader really made an impact with me. I’ve only been here about a year and I don’t know how long I will be at my first job, but hopefully I can live up to her expectations! :)

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