Atlanta Progressive News' Matthew Cardinale continues to report the "scoop" that the Atlanta Journal Constitution does not credit other sources for stories. I know this comes as a shock to all those staffers at Creative Loafing, the editor of Decatur Metro and every other blog that has covered local news in this town for the past decade.
But let's put aside the continued self-declared importance of Matthew Cardinale (and his new best friend at Peach Pundit, imagine that, a Republican consultant collaborating with an avowed socialist to attack the Republican's favorite punching bag) as he protects us from the greed and sloth of the corporate media giant and wonder aloud about the response of two of Atlanta's most storied journalists.
Former Creative Loafing Editor, Ken Edelstein:
Thank you for covering this, Matthew. The straightforward, factual fashion in which you play this media watchdog role is a real service to the community.And The Saporta Reports Maria Saporta:
Astute observation MatthewKen and Maria, I just have one question. If one of your reporters did this, would you continue to promote their "good work".
There are many people in social media who continue to do good work and for years they have been routinely ignored. But many times, those who play fast and loose with the rules, get links, credit and pats on the back.
Welcome to the new world, bubba. Same as it ever was.
