I make a joke that I'm the Internet curmudgeon, but 'wary' is a good way to put it.
From Bill Keller
My feeling about the Internet or anything else is that the more it tends to become a cult, the more I want to call it into question.
Anyone with an Internet service provider can be a pundit or whatever they want.
In fact, I spent 25 years as a reporter, swearing I would never become an editor. Sitting at a desk, watching other people go out and find the story, and then fussing with other people's words - I just didn't get the appeal of that.
Choosing my favorite moment in journalism would be like picking a favorite among my children. I can't pick one favorite.
I think if you're a regular viewer of Fox News, you're among the most cynical people on planet Earth. I cannot think of a more cynical slogan than 'Fair and Balanced.'
I don't think anyone at Fox believes they are producing even-handed, impartial coverage.
I think there's a misconception that I'm opposed to social media.
Twitter and Facebook are brilliant tools, the journalistic uses of which are still being plumbed. They are great for disseminating interesting material. They are useful for gathering information, including from places that are inaccessible.
My view of social media is that it is a set of tools, not a religion.
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