In the section of the editor -in -chief, editor -in -chief Lindsay Mossink writes every week about what was going on the editors. This week: things are going better by step on our reaction platform.
“I rarely send a response, but still wanted to bring this to your attention,” a reader begins his mail. I read further.
“As a regular reader of NU.nl, I would like to respond to the moderation policy in the reporting about Gaza and Israel. Not because I am very involved in it personally, or because I want to evaluate the journalistic policy – but as a passive news follower who attaches great importance to being able to read with the public debate.”
The mail is about the choice not to allow comments among our stories about Gaza and Israel. I already wrote a handful of blogs about that and the mailer is good in the arguments.
Now I have recently received more messages asking if we want to reconsider that decision. To be honest, it still hurts that we are unable to steer a discussion in the right direction on this subject.
The Mailer also says: “More and more is about political choices that also lead to debate in the Netherlands.” The conversation about this is particularly relevant. We realize that all too well.
And that is why we conclude the reactions when it comes to attacks, the (absorbing) humanitarian aid, death numbers and the living conditions in Gaza, but you can respond when it comes to sanctions and European division, for example.
Such a discussion, for example when outgoing minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned, asks a lot from our team. We must be strict and sometimes close the discussion early. I don’t see more happening more quickly.
In addition, this week I saw the results of our annual research into the sentiment on Nujij. The group that believes that the discussions have been respectful has become somewhat larger. Increasing polarization and the hardening of discussions are still mentioned, but the results show that our approach is working.
In the section from the editor-in-chief , editor-in-chief Lindsay Mossink Writes Weekly about what was happening in the newsroom. This week: Things are Gradually Getting Better on Our Response Platform.
“I Rarely Send A Response, But Wanted to Bring This to Your Attention,” Begins A Reader’s Email. I read on attentive.
“As a regular reader of nu.nl, I would like to respond to the moderation policy regarding reporting on gaza and Israel. Not because I am personally hugely Involved, or Because I want to evaluate the journalistic policy – but as a passive toercewher Along with the public debate. “
The email is about the choice not to allow comments under our stories about Gaza and Israel. I wrote a handful of blogs about that and the mailer agrees with the arguments.
Now I am Increasingly Receiving Messages Asking Whether We Want To Reconsider That Decision. Honestly, it still hurts a little that we are unable to manage a good discussion on this subject.
The mailer also says: “More and more it is about political choices that also lead to debate in the Netherlands.” The conversation about this is particularly relevant. We realize that all too well.
That is why we close the response when it comes to the attacks, the (absent) humanitarian aid, Death Tolls and Living Conditions in Gaza, But You Can Respond When it comes to sanctions and European Divisions, for Example.
Such A discussion, for example when outgoing minister Caspar Veldkamp Resigned, also requests a lot from our team. We have to be strict and sometimes still close the discussion prematurely. I don’t see more happening quickly.
In Addition, This Week I Saw The Results of Our Annual Survey Into sentiment on Nujij. The Group That Thinks That The Discussions Are Respectful Has Become Somewhat Larger. Increasing polarization and the hardening of discussions are still mentioned, but the results show that our approach works.