New policy on interviews
Thursday, January 29, 2009 by Dave Winer.
I've gotten so fed up with reporters that I decline all interviews. I've occasionally made an exception when I was sure I'd be treated fairly, but even those have gone sour. 
A new policy: 1. No interviews. 2. No exceptions.
But that doesn't mean I'm giving up because I'm not.
I think many reporters just don't know how awful they are with their sources.
I have a positive suggestion for reporters: Interview each other the way you interview your subjects. Your eyes will open.
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