- 18 Apr 12, 15:06#299869
Re: the bold / underlined section, I agree with the general idea that people might express an opinion, however things on track can be categorised relatively easily into things that different opinions can be formed on and things that are just facts, with no possibility of differing opinion.
An example of things people might rightly derive opinion - whether an on track movement is against the rules - such as the much debated (on here, not by the stewards of course) movements of Hamilton on the main straight before turn one. Or where fault should lie in the case of an incident - such as the SV / NK incident a couple of weeks ago. Opinion, differing or similar should be rightly encouraged in these types of situation as it means that all potential rights and wrongs might be investigated and helps to keep a balance.
The problem with 'opinion' being delivered in a situation specifically like this, is that there is no room for opinion, it's just a factual inaccuracy - hence my annoyance as it's not the first time the media have done this. Schumacher was categorically not holding anyone up, and was categorically not the lead car that was part of the hold up at that stage in the race. As said, there was a gap between him and Button that was never closed at any point, all it takes is a quick look at the footage to prove this beyond doubt.
In other words, it's just bias - plain and simple. There is a definite underlying agenda amongst some pundits that goes beyond acceptable 'opinion', and as I say, this has been noted and pointed out by dozens and dozens of people in the past, unfortunately the BBC have taken the right to pass fair comment on articles such as Benson's away. It's not just this incident, this is just one that I'm pointing out, it's happened many many times in the past.
Behave you two! We don't want Zurich_Allan's more "adult" thread to decend into a total barney about the perceived arrogance of Americans or each others citizenship and end up being locked. We have an "adult" thread (as someone wanted) so let's play nice.
Indeed,wise words!Media bias against Schumacher - discuss.
Everyone has a bit of bias whether they admit it or not... I'm no Schumacher fan and I don't like his tactics he has used in the past. I admit that I tend to jump to the conclusion without further investigation that Schumacher has caused the incident based on his past behaviour, but to be fair, this year so far he has been a good boy! I'm not going to condemn commentators for expressing an opinion about the on-track action, afterall that is what they are paid to do; I really wouldn't read too much into those comments!
Re: the bold / underlined section, I agree with the general idea that people might express an opinion, however things on track can be categorised relatively easily into things that different opinions can be formed on and things that are just facts, with no possibility of differing opinion.
An example of things people might rightly derive opinion - whether an on track movement is against the rules - such as the much debated (on here, not by the stewards of course) movements of Hamilton on the main straight before turn one. Or where fault should lie in the case of an incident - such as the SV / NK incident a couple of weeks ago. Opinion, differing or similar should be rightly encouraged in these types of situation as it means that all potential rights and wrongs might be investigated and helps to keep a balance.
The problem with 'opinion' being delivered in a situation specifically like this, is that there is no room for opinion, it's just a factual inaccuracy - hence my annoyance as it's not the first time the media have done this. Schumacher was categorically not holding anyone up, and was categorically not the lead car that was part of the hold up at that stage in the race. As said, there was a gap between him and Button that was never closed at any point, all it takes is a quick look at the footage to prove this beyond doubt.
In other words, it's just bias - plain and simple. There is a definite underlying agenda amongst some pundits that goes beyond acceptable 'opinion', and as I say, this has been noted and pointed out by dozens and dozens of people in the past, unfortunately the BBC have taken the right to pass fair comment on articles such as Benson's away. It's not just this incident, this is just one that I'm pointing out, it's happened many many times in the past.
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