| If a reporter's purpose is to get a quote on censorship, she should state that when asking for the interview. To disguise the purpose as a general discussion of the conference is dishonest.
A recent episode of "This American Life" on the U.S. NPR (National Public Radio) explored the theme of people being asked to be interviewed or join a discussion panel under false pretenses. They only learn once the cameras and microphones are on what the true topic will be. WJS: When you are requested for the interview, you should not be too polite to ask directly: "Is the purpose of this interview to discuss censorship?" After that, if the report is isolated to censorship, you can be certain your trust has been exploited. |
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