12-16-2021, 10:44 AM
(11-18-2021, 02:13 PM)ac3r Wrote: On that note, it's interesting that our local media only every focuses on the NIMBYs. Rarely do you read an article suggesting we should build something. I write the cities and region very often and at most get back a generic response: yeah thanks, we'll put this in the public record. I know media likes to post provocative bullshit to generate revenue, but it'd be nice to see them publish things that are pro-development.
Surprised they aren't lurking this forum for stories, though I'm sure at least a couple reporters do so. They definitely use Reddit for material.
I would agree with you in general, but I think two perspectives missed at time are: (1) the reporters are going to write what they hear because its a report on community dialogue and not a technical assessment of any of those arguments' merits; and (2) those voices can be seen as harmful to amplify, but they are often the ones speaking up most (and naturally, reporting is looking for the eye catching quotes).
On the other hand, as Melissa said here, more effort to provide a counteracting voice can help and is helping. I think they have provided a notably more balanced coverage of developments in the last few weeks - even if its not necessarily in the same article - including Liz (who has been the by-line on most of them) somewhat evidently writing the Park & Victoria + YIMBY article in response to feedback.
Just need to remove them needing to lurk for stories
