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Why are reporters wasting space in helicopters and boats?
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:45 am
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:45 am
That space being used by a reporter and a camerman could be saved for, you know, people that need to be rescued.
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Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:47 am to Cosmo
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Why are reporters wasting space in helicopters and boats?
Coastal media types visiting a disaster area in places like the gulf coast or the mid west always came off as weird to me. Almost like tourists watching how "the others" live or kids visiting a zoo.
Maybe that's just my observation.
This post was edited on 8/31/17 at 8:49 am
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:47 am to Cosmo
I don't get it either. I understand why they'd want to be there, but I don't understand why the folks let them in the boat/helicopter.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:47 am to Cosmo
But they're out there risking their lives for you!!!1
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:47 am to Cosmo
Attention whores
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:47 am to Cosmo
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That space being used by a reporter and a camerman could be saved for, you know, people that need to be rescued.
True, but the news also helps spread information to people who may be able to help through direct assistance or charitable giving, so I'm not too hung up on it.
Though I'm not sure every station from here to California needs to be there.
This post was edited on 8/31/17 at 8:49 am
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:50 am to Cosmo
While I see your point, I think raising national awareness for what is happening is a good thing, and could prompt more people nationwide to donate to relief efforts.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:51 am to LSUBoo
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I think raising national awareness for what is happening is a good thing
I agree. It will probably also be beneficial in pressuring congress to release federal funds for Texas too.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:51 am to slackster
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I don't get it either. I understand why they'd want to be there, but I don't understand why the folks let them in the boat/helicopter.
Are said helicopters news ones?
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:52 am to LSUBoo
What he said
Posted on 8/31/17 at 8:54 am to Cosmo
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That space being used by a reporter and a camerman could be saved for, you know, people that need to be rescued.
They report news. They disseminate information regarding current events. Their being present allows them to do this job more effectively.
It gives those being reported to an idea of what things are like on the ground.
This post was edited on 8/31/17 at 8:57 am
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:04 am to LSUBoo
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While I see your point, I think raising national awareness for what is happening is a good thing, and could prompt more people nationwide to donate to relief efforts.
Then send a camera man only.
I saw a crew on ABC13 have to turn people away because the boat was full due to their 2 man TV crew. That's pretty rough.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:05 am to Spaceman Spiff
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Are said helicopters news ones?
Are news helicopters doing rescues?
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:06 am to Cosmo
As far as the guys on the helicopter, they allow it because their bosses in DC told them to make space for the reporter and cameraman. The video of the hoist rescue on Fox, one of the rescuers is a close personal friend and I talked to him about this very thing. He had to take some of his medical gear off the helo to make room.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:06 am to Cosmo
Maybe showing the devastation from an aerial view on the media helps bring in more support and donations from around the country?
Only excuse I can think of...
Only excuse I can think of...
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:10 am to Pecker
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It gives those being reported to an idea of what things are like on the ground.
Tell that to the family who gets left in their flooded house or on their roof because some douche seeking the "best shots" and his cameraman are taking up 20% of the space on a volunteer rescue boat.
"Sorry...we need to leave you and your kids on the roof so we can generate more sympathy money. Thanks for understanding!"
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:42 am to PenguinNinja
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Tell that to the family who gets left in their flooded house or on their roof because some douche seeking the "best shots" and his cameraman are taking up 20% of the space on a volunteer rescue boat.
Ok, I'll tell them. Why would my response change based on who I'm speaking with?
No rescue vehicles are required to transport members of the press. It's voluntary. So why then are you angry with members of the press?
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:46 am to Cosmo
If they weren't there, op would be claiming that the msm is ignoring the needs and devastation in Texas.
Everyone just wants to complain about stupid shite.
Everyone just wants to complain about stupid shite.
Posted on 8/31/17 at 9:48 am to Cosmo
Livestreaming has almost negated the need for reporters tagging along on these rescues.
I've watched more boat rescues on Facebook Live than I've watched on The Weather Channel or CNN.
I've watched more boat rescues on Facebook Live than I've watched on The Weather Channel or CNN.
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