dafodil Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Never mind about the grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. What bothers me about the headlines in today's Star is the one about Ched Evans, the Sheffield United footballer, "fighting to clear his name." http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/sheffield-united-player-ched-fights-to-clear-his-name-1-4480985 The wording of the headline gives the impression that an injustice may have been done. If it had been someone of lesser importance than a high profile footballer, the headline might well have read something like: "Convicted rapist appeals guilty verdict." It happens all the time in the press, over where I live as well. Sports and entertainment personalities get the soft shoe treatment, while everyone else is portrayed in a starker fashion, no holds barred. Message to mods: I am not trying to open up a debate about the merits of the court decision here. This is a posting about the way that the press treats personalities differently from ordinary people. If people stay on topic, this should pose no problems. Well said Roger no mention whatsoever of the poor girl involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonj Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I was also surprised when I saw the headline on this story this morning. It refers to him by his forename only which I thought seemed a little over familiar for someone with a serious conviction, no matter what his profession. Checked again this evening and they haven't changed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsmith038 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 LOL funny read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenewilde Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I was also surprised when I saw the headline on this story this morning. It refers to him by his forename only which I thought seemed a little over familiar for someone with a serious conviction, no matter what his profession. Checked again this evening and they haven't changed it Yes, I don't believe for a moment they'd be calling a convicted rapist by his first name if he was just an ordinary guy on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soft ayperth Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Well, there's room for hope. The Daily Mail's account of the situation is brilliantly crafted and right on the nose. It focuses on how footballers who commit serious crimes are treated with kid gloves by the male-dominated Football League and of course, by the fans who see the perpetrators as victims. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2134622/Ched-Evans-Only-football-rapist-round-applause--Martin-Samuel.html This is the kind of journalism that brings awareness of an important issue to light and puts the Star, by comparison, to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafodil Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Well, there's room for hope. The Daily Mail's account of the situation is brilliantly crafted and right on the nose. It focuses on how footballers who commit serious crimes are treated with kid gloves by the male-dominated Football League and of course, by the fans who see the perpetrators as victims. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2134622/Ched-Evans-Only-football-rapist-round-applause--Martin-Samuel.html This is the kind of journalism that brings awareness of an important issue to light and puts the Star, by comparison, to shame. The Daily Mail is not my own personal choice of a newspaper but thank you for pointing out this article its the only one I have read that hits the nail on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Graham Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Yes, I don't believe for a moment they'd be calling a convicted rapist by his first name if he was just an ordinary guy on the street. How many Stars would they sell if there was no football in the city? They just pander to the needs of the bladder kicking troglodytes. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/troglodyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Headline on Stars web site today: Sheffield train drivers strije in row over pension. Do they employ humans at all? You're beginning to sound like a Sheffield United fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frededwards Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/no-arrests-in-sheffield-united-s-ched-evans-twitter-case-1-4485410 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-17853048 Why do the Star even bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nozza66 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I heard The Star was possibly moving to a weekly publication. Is this to give them time to find out whats going on?? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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