Posted on 07/11/2017 5:18:49 PM PDT by Olog-hai
A journalism stylebook is supposed to provide universal guidelines for writers when it comes to stylistic things like punctuation, capitalization and so on. This includes choosing certain words over others. The original intent of word preference was to use words that are more neutral than others. But in recent years, that concept has changed. More often than not, style writers have been more interested in censoring conservative words while promoting language that liberals tend to favor. That’s been especially true of the AP Stylebook published by The Associated Press. It’s unfortunate, because that’s the guide most journalists rely upon.
Even when individual authors do not adhere to the bias of AP Style, it often doesn’t matter. If they submit an article to a mainstream media outlet, they will likely see their words edited to conform. A pro-life author who submits a piece taking a position against abortion will see the words “pro-life” changed to “anti-abortion,” because the AP Stylebook instructs, “Use ‘anti-abortion’ instead of ‘pro-life’ and ‘pro-abortion rights’ instead of ‘pro-abortion’ or ‘pro-choice’.” It goes on, “Avoid ‘abortionist’,” saying the term “connotes a person who performs clandestine abortions.”
Words related to terrorism are sanitized in the AP Stylebook. Militant, lone wolves or attackers are to be used instead of terrorist or Islamist. “People struggling to enter Europe” is favored over “migrant” or “refugee.” While it’s true that many struggle to enter Europe, it is accurate to point out that they are, in fact, immigrants or refugees. “Illegal immigrant” and “undocumented” aren’t acceptable anymore either. “Illegals” and “alien” were already forbidden a few years ago. Although “illegal immigration” is still acceptable, it’s not clear what words are supposed to replace the forbidden words. The word “amnesty” contains no reference to illegal immigrants, instead instructing, “See pardon, parole, probation.” …
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The AP Stylebook published by the Associated Press gives aid and comfort to the enemy. Those who promote the AP Stylebook are co-conspirators to treason.
I am sure the AP Stylebook instructs writers to use “they,” “them,” and “their” where “he,” “him,” and “his” are correct.
It has gotten to the absurd point that CONSERVATIVE writers are saying things like: “If your SON comes home and tells you that THEY...”
I am seeing this atrocity on FR all the time, both in the articles and comments.
Forbid reporters the use of adjectives. That will make premise smuggling harder and the reporter’s injection of his own agenda difficult.
Am I the only one who thinks they’d like to start a race war?
AP stylebook == Newspeak dictionary terms
Am I the only one who thinks they’d like to start a race war?
Wasn’t always thus.
Years ago, the AP was the gold standard in news reporting.
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