Quote Originally Posted by McGurk View Post
The media are the least trustworthy people there are. Politicians and used car sales men are more honest.

It dosnt take much to realise it. The best example is when they talk about something you know, and they get it horribly wrong. The thing to remember is that they know just as little on every subject they talk about.

And then comes the misrepresentaion. I know plenty of people who've talked to the media, and had their statements edited and rewritten to suit the editors agenda.

Despite how nice these companies apear on the screen or sheet, they are grossly irrisponsable. (You have my sympathies, by the way, having your opinion on a subject you where asked about sidelined like that.)
I know precisely where you are coming from, Matthew. Through most of my working life, I organised occasional Press Receptions for my Company, and have been interviewed by the Press and TV several times, so I know what to expect. In this case, however, I lost out on the opportunity of making the film clip as I wanted to do it - just because the BBC was short of VideoCameras at that time!

Take care,
Ham.