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Fox News falls for fake story about jet packs

Started by trekgeezer, October 06, 2010, 02:44:32 PM

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trekgeezer


Well, what else could you expect from these geniuses. Maybe they should check their sources occasionally.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/06/fox-news-lapd-jetpack-video_n_752130.html?ir=Media



And you thought Trek isn't cool.

The Gravekeeper

Not the first time a major news outlet has fallen for a prank, and it certainly won't be the last.

Mind you, it's gotten worse since they're pressured to chase stories that will get the most ratings right now. It tend to lead to reporters/researchers feeling rushed and trying to turn in whatever they have at the deadline whether or not it's been properly researched/investigated.

Umaril The Unfeathered

Quote from: The Gravekeeper on October 07, 2010, 12:36:46 PM
Not the first time a major news outlet has fallen for a prank, and it certainly won't be the last.

Mind you, it's gotten worse since they're pressured to chase stories that will get the most ratings right now. It tend to lead to reporters/researchers feeling rushed and trying to turn in whatever they have at the deadline whether or not it's been properly researched/investigated.

Somebody should also tell them that Dark Void is just a game too    :bouncegiggle:
Tam-Riel na nou Sancremath.
Dawn's Beauty is our shining home.

An varlais, nou bala, an kynd, nou latta.
The stars are our power, the sky is our light.

Malatu na nou karan.
Truth is our armor.

Malatu na bala
Truth is power.

Heca, Pellani! Agabaiyane Ehlnadaya!
Be gone, outsiders! I do not fear your mortal gods!

Auri-El na nou ata, ye A, Umaril, an Aran!
Aure-El is our father, and I, Umaril, the king!