Comments on: Talking to Journalists…

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:18:53 +0000

You know, I’ve HEARD you talk about politics. That quote really made you sound, well…slightly ditzy. Which you aren’t.

By: TheMadHouse

TheMadHouse — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:01:58 +0000

hmm I have experiance of being misquoted in the past, my dad died in an industrial accident, so am very ware of journalists. I think that having a blog is a great way of backing up what you are saying, however, you all come across really professionally.

By: Almost Mrs Average

Almost Mrs Average — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:02:41 +0000

The great thing about blogs is that you can at least back up any comments that have been printed in the media. I remember when some soundbites of mine were broadcast on the beeb last year, I was mortified that some people interpreted my bit as thoughtless regarding other people’s situations. Thankfully for those who took the time to visit my blog shortly afterwards, they saw how fair I’d actually been. One commenter had also said elsewhere that it was a bit twee….well I suppose I couldn’t really argue with that one LOL…. Great write-up Liz and for the record, I completely agree with Sandy

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:16:42 +0000

I’m not sure why they went with the huge pictures either?. But like you say live and learn, that’s how I’m looking at it. At least he didn’t say I was a Twitter addict who is obsessed by XFactor which I had a horrible feeling he might I must admit I’ve never used Mumsnet either, just read their recent political interview transcripts. I was on BabyCenter when Lil was little and then I moved to blogging, I should probably check it out.

By: SandyCalico

SandyCalico — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:11:39 +0000

I think you live and learn. If our photos were smaller there would have been more room for what we said, although I din’t think any of us come across badly.
I agree with Dad Who Writes, the story had already been written. I was picked as Cybermum, but I stated quite clearly that I didn’t use Mumsnet, the article implies I do. Of course I’ve nothing against Mumsnet…
x

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:51:08 +0000

nixdminx – Thanks lovely, still I’ve learnt a lesson, which is always something xx

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:48:59 +0000

Dad who Writes – I think you’re right we did get off lightly, I have now learnt my lesson. From now on all opinions will be kept on here!

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:47:26 +0000

Claire – Same here, I felt it sounded like I was me interested in their personalities rather than their policies or their capability of running the country. But I’m with you they’ll generally say whatever they can to get votes.

By: nixdminx

nixdminx — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:41:59 +0000

Interesting – shame you were misrepresented, I also got the ‘urgent’ email – I’m sticking with AlphaMummy when it comes to comment on any kind – what a shame to abuse your time and effort and intellect. x

By: Dad Who Writes

Dad Who Writes — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:08:22 +0000

What we find at work is that every journalist who calls us has written the story in advance and have no interest in anything that doesn’t fit the template. I think you got off quite lightly! The only way to deal with them is to be equally and doggedly prepared and to stick to your script. Of course, that means you might not get a mention.