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Old 28th Nov 2008, 04:00
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Panop
 
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Media

Please don't anyone talk to the media they only mess up the story, sensationalise it and get it wrong!

Lets not speculate about the accident out of respect to the crew and their families.
Sadly true but not giving the media accurate information just leads to even wilder and more distressing stories and prompts "Shock, Horror, Cover Up!" type reporting.

The modern media's job is to provide a marketable product to a deadline first and accurate information second because that's what "we" the public apparently want.

I wish that were not true but that's the world we live in. Remember that when you read/hear/see stories in the media about subjects you don't have an insider's viewpoint on. Those other stories will mostly be the same.

If approached for information don't speculate - just give the facts. If you don't know the facts just refer the enquirer to a reputable source and politely explain that speculation is unhelpful and potentially distressing to those involved. That goes for postings on sites like this as well as the media (hi guys!) read these as well.

The investigation will take its course and its publication will lead to greater safety and less tragedy in the future.

A sad loss for all concerned.
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