• Tenderizer@aussie.zone
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    2 days ago

    I mean, we all know short clips taken out of context can be used to smear people. And we know it’s effective.

    I have not read or thought about what he’s suggesting in detail, but I don’t think the headline fairly represents his position.

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      He’s talking about the misleading use of editing, especially soundbites with editorial text put on them without context to twist peoples words.

      Ironically, the headline demonstrates the same problem by sensationalizing the issue out of context.

      The board called for rules that would stop videos being edited or having captions added. Politicians would also be stopped from sharing content or commentary that targets individual officials for ridicule or harassment.

      Calling for footage of full hearings and transcripts to be made available instead of clips, and for comments to be disabled, the board said its proposal would ensure “that scrutiny remains focused on evidence, administration and accountability rather than becoming personal”.