GE
That's shockingly poor editorial judgement, isn't it?! I've just taken a look and I can't believe that Blair has been pushed down to a small photo in the "Other Top Stories" section. Yes, Blair's resignation has been expected for a long time, but it actually happening is very big news, not just for Britain but also for the world. I can't believe that they consider the missing child story, which, as you said, is a week old already, of more importance than the Prime Minister's resignation. As I mentioned elsewhere on the forum, I feel the coverage of the missing girl has been greatly over-exaggerated this week. Yes, it is a tragedy and we all want her to return home safely, but I think things need to be put into perspective. Is there really any need for dozens of presenters and reporters to be on location there?
According to the 'Most Read' popular stories on the BBC News homepage right now, its readers seem to be more interested in the missing Madeleine story than Blair's departure.
I guess it gives an impression of how the British public feel about politics these days. The Madeleine story does, IMO, touch a nerve more so than the Blair story, considering his resignation has been the worst kept secret in British politics in years. People have become bored of the spin and hype, and therefore the impact of his eventual resignation has not been as massive as it might have been.
itsrobert posted:
cat posted:
Whilst the TV coverage was impressive, you have to wonder what planet the Sky News Website team live on.
Their top story is not the resignation of the Prime Minister, but missing-white-middle-class-girl-in-foreign-country.
Honestly, what what bigger story do they want? The PM has quit and they are leading on a week old story about a missing kid. Christ.
Their online presence seems to follow the most ludicrous news agenda i've ever come across. It even outdoes the Independent for stupidity.
Their top story is not the resignation of the Prime Minister, but missing-white-middle-class-girl-in-foreign-country.
Honestly, what what bigger story do they want? The PM has quit and they are leading on a week old story about a missing kid. Christ.
Their online presence seems to follow the most ludicrous news agenda i've ever come across. It even outdoes the Independent for stupidity.
That's shockingly poor editorial judgement, isn't it?! I've just taken a look and I can't believe that Blair has been pushed down to a small photo in the "Other Top Stories" section. Yes, Blair's resignation has been expected for a long time, but it actually happening is very big news, not just for Britain but also for the world. I can't believe that they consider the missing child story, which, as you said, is a week old already, of more importance than the Prime Minister's resignation. As I mentioned elsewhere on the forum, I feel the coverage of the missing girl has been greatly over-exaggerated this week. Yes, it is a tragedy and we all want her to return home safely, but I think things need to be put into perspective. Is there really any need for dozens of presenters and reporters to be on location there?
According to the 'Most Read' popular stories on the BBC News homepage right now, its readers seem to be more interested in the missing Madeleine story than Blair's departure.
I guess it gives an impression of how the British public feel about politics these days. The Madeleine story does, IMO, touch a nerve more so than the Blair story, considering his resignation has been the worst kept secret in British politics in years. People have become bored of the spin and hype, and therefore the impact of his eventual resignation has not been as massive as it might have been.
BR
The search for the girl isn't bringing anymore news in. Fair enough if there was a significant update on the story, but there isn't. Just "She's still missing".
Exactly - Blair's resignation today is arguably the most important political story since he won back in 1997, if not since Thatcher was forced out in 1990. It is top story stuff, with the Interest rates rise also far more important than some home-alone kid gone missing!
Ant posted:
623058 posted:
HOW bloody instivfitve!
I dare say more people care about a small KId that PM who STILL here for anothere 7 weeks!
I dare say more people care about a small KId that PM who STILL here for anothere 7 weeks!
The search for the girl isn't bringing anymore news in. Fair enough if there was a significant update on the story, but there isn't. Just "She's still missing".
Exactly - Blair's resignation today is arguably the most important political story since he won back in 1997, if not since Thatcher was forced out in 1990. It is top story stuff, with the Interest rates rise also far more important than some home-alone kid gone missing!
IT
That's shockingly poor editorial judgement, isn't it?! I've just taken a look and I can't believe that Blair has been pushed down to a small photo in the "Other Top Stories" section. Yes, Blair's resignation has been expected for a long time, but it actually happening is very big news, not just for Britain but also for the world. I can't believe that they consider the missing child story, which, as you said, is a week old already, of more importance than the Prime Minister's resignation. As I mentioned elsewhere on the forum, I feel the coverage of the missing girl has been greatly over-exaggerated this week. Yes, it is a tragedy and we all want her to return home safely, but I think things need to be put into perspective. Is there really any need for dozens of presenters and reporters to be on location there?
According to the 'Most Read' popular stories on the BBC News homepage right now, its readers seem to be more interested in the missing Madeleine story than Blair's departure.
I guess it gives an impression of how the British public feel about politics these days. The Madeleine story does, IMO, touch a nerve more so than the Blair story, considering his resignation has been the worst kept secret in British politics in years. People have become bored of the spin and hype, and therefore the impact of his eventual resignation has not been as massive as it might have been.
Yes, the most read story is the missing kid, but if you look at the most popular stories around the globe, that story only appears top in the UK, and further down the list in Europe and Australasia. The Blair story is top in nearly every continent in the world.
itsrobert
Founding member
bbcsport posted:
itsrobert posted:
cat posted:
Whilst the TV coverage was impressive, you have to wonder what planet the Sky News Website team live on.
Their top story is not the resignation of the Prime Minister, but missing-white-middle-class-girl-in-foreign-country.
Honestly, what what bigger story do they want? The PM has quit and they are leading on a week old story about a missing kid. Christ.
Their online presence seems to follow the most ludicrous news agenda i've ever come across. It even outdoes the Independent for stupidity.
Their top story is not the resignation of the Prime Minister, but missing-white-middle-class-girl-in-foreign-country.
Honestly, what what bigger story do they want? The PM has quit and they are leading on a week old story about a missing kid. Christ.
Their online presence seems to follow the most ludicrous news agenda i've ever come across. It even outdoes the Independent for stupidity.
That's shockingly poor editorial judgement, isn't it?! I've just taken a look and I can't believe that Blair has been pushed down to a small photo in the "Other Top Stories" section. Yes, Blair's resignation has been expected for a long time, but it actually happening is very big news, not just for Britain but also for the world. I can't believe that they consider the missing child story, which, as you said, is a week old already, of more importance than the Prime Minister's resignation. As I mentioned elsewhere on the forum, I feel the coverage of the missing girl has been greatly over-exaggerated this week. Yes, it is a tragedy and we all want her to return home safely, but I think things need to be put into perspective. Is there really any need for dozens of presenters and reporters to be on location there?
According to the 'Most Read' popular stories on the BBC News homepage right now, its readers seem to be more interested in the missing Madeleine story than Blair's departure.
I guess it gives an impression of how the British public feel about politics these days. The Madeleine story does, IMO, touch a nerve more so than the Blair story, considering his resignation has been the worst kept secret in British politics in years. People have become bored of the spin and hype, and therefore the impact of his eventual resignation has not been as massive as it might have been.
Yes, the most read story is the missing kid, but if you look at the most popular stories around the globe, that story only appears top in the UK, and further down the list in Europe and Australasia. The Blair story is top in nearly every continent in the world.
SC
Video of the opening of the ITV News Special on UTV this morning:
http://www.utvtoday.co.uk/videos/blair_resignation2.flv
http://www.utvtoday.co.uk/videos/blair_resignation2.flv
GE
Yes, the most read story is the missing kid, but if you look at the most popular stories around the globe, that story only appears top in the UK, and further down the list in Europe and Australasia. The Blair story is top in nearly every continent in the world.
Oh don't get me wrong, I absolutely agree that the Blair story should take precedent, but its just interesting that, seemingly, many people in the UK are really not that bothered anymore. The difference with other countries is that they don't have the 'when is he going to go' drivel shoved down their throats EVERY bloody day!
As I say, if the whole thing really had been kept a little more under wraps, the impact of today's announcement would have been much greater.
In saying all this, the 'Most Read' story on the BBC News website now is 'KFC licked by pub in menu fight'!
Anyhoo, for those who want to keep track, George Alagiah is currently doing the Six from College Green. Previously, Huw Edwards did the Five from Westminster with Louise Minchin in the studio and, previous to that, Matthew Amroliwala anchored live from College Green all afternoon with Louise in the studio.
itsrobert posted:
bbcsport posted:
According to the 'Most Read' popular stories on the BBC News homepage right now, its readers seem to be more interested in the missing Madeleine story than Blair's departure.
Yes, the most read story is the missing kid, but if you look at the most popular stories around the globe, that story only appears top in the UK, and further down the list in Europe and Australasia. The Blair story is top in nearly every continent in the world.
Oh don't get me wrong, I absolutely agree that the Blair story should take precedent, but its just interesting that, seemingly, many people in the UK are really not that bothered anymore. The difference with other countries is that they don't have the 'when is he going to go' drivel shoved down their throats EVERY bloody day!
As I say, if the whole thing really had been kept a little more under wraps, the impact of today's announcement would have been much greater.
In saying all this, the 'Most Read' story on the BBC News website now is 'KFC licked by pub in menu fight'!
Anyhoo, for those who want to keep track, George Alagiah is currently doing the Six from College Green. Previously, Huw Edwards did the Five from Westminster with Louise Minchin in the studio and, previous to that, Matthew Amroliwala anchored live from College Green all afternoon with Louise in the studio.
This bulletin is going to be entertaining!
CO
Alison Fleming as relief continuity announcer - obviously Knock Travel/Campbell College/BIFHE/unknown hair salon in Belfast/the Porter children wouldn't let their staff/mother do daytime continuity at UTV today.
Why doesn't it surprise me?
btw, I am fed up of the coverage of Blair's resignation. Couldn't come a day too soon and the way he is being put on a pedestal is sickening.
StevieB posted:
Video of the opening of the ITV News Special on UTV this morning...
Alison Fleming as relief continuity announcer - obviously Knock Travel/Campbell College/BIFHE/unknown hair salon in Belfast/the Porter children wouldn't let their staff/mother do daytime continuity at UTV today.
Why doesn't it surprise me?
btw, I am fed up of the coverage of Blair's resignation. Couldn't come a day too soon and the way he is being put on a pedestal is sickening.
GI
The soundman for Mary's location should be shot, nearly every passing car drowned her out, with or without horn.
RE the most read stories on BBC, to be honest all the information you need on Blair's resignation is visible on the front page while the missing girl story intices you in to read more, which is why she'll be the second story on all the tabloid front pages tomorrow.
RE the most read stories on BBC, to be honest all the information you need on Blair's resignation is visible on the front page while the missing girl story intices you in to read more, which is why she'll be the second story on all the tabloid front pages tomorrow.