• by June 27, 2008

This is a perfect case study of the difference between old and new media.

News organizations are trained to think in terms of next of kin, and getting it right. Being first doesn't mean diddly. Being best does.

On the Internet, screw it, who cares, LET'S POST IT!!!! WHOO HOO!!!! Frankly, I first read about [Tim Russert's death] on tmz.com. I knew why NBC was waiting. They wanted to make sure Tim's family was aware of what happened. So did competing organizations.

To their credit, Wikipedia made a staff change as a result.

This isn't about anyone controlling anything. It's about basic human respect and consideration.

I love the Internet, I love the empowerment it brings. With it also comes responsiblity.