Pants on Fire.
How acceptable is it to lie in order to get what you want?
Many individuals working in the media industry find it appropriate to mislead people/lie in order to gain information. This is done by journalists, PR liaisons and many other areas.
Is it ethically acceptable to deceive others, if there’s no guarantee that there will be a positive outcome?
Modern media is sitting on the fence, influential figures having differing opinions on what is right and acceptable. Many believe that if the journalist is open about their sources and how the information was gathered then it’s alright, because then the audience has the option to disregard it.
I can’t decide whether it’s more important to have information out in the open, or be honest and have to work harder in order to receive it.
Think about it.