Distasteful?

[TightEnd]

and if so, who would you suggest is in the wrong here?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6537103.stm

[tikay]

1) Yes, very.

2) The MOD, who have apparently encouraged this move, are to blame, not the individuals.

One assumes the MOD need to try & placate, via PR means, those who say that it's a sad day when a Royal Navy vessel is captured without a shot being fired.

[Acidmouse]

There stories will come out anyway, via an 'unnamed' friend or family. This way they have an unofficial control of what story is told.

[KingPoker]

I dont quite see why it is distasteful myself.

[TightEnd]

do you not think it is insulting to a) the families of those killed on active service in Iraq and  b) those serving in Iraq with no prospect of selling their story for a big lump sum unless they are captured?

and what about the media? is this not another example where a competitive lust for the story overcomes good taste?

[KingPoker]

a) When the Iraq war started there was a 2-page story in the paper just about everyday about a soldier having been killed in the line of duty and his family giving their perspective and comments, etc.
b)They were captured by the iranians on a matter of territorial intrusion and therefore cannot really be considered to be part of the iraqi conflict.
c)Not a shot was fired and the general public do want to know what occurred in those 2 weeks and if they can get monetary reward for telling their story then why not.

With regards to the media, they wouldnt want the story so bad if people in the general public didnt want to know what happened. They only offer high prices to get more people buying their papers. Surely comes down to the simple concept of supply and demand.

[tikay]

a) When the Iraq war started there was a 2-page story in the paper just about everyday about a soldier having been killed in the line of duty and his family giving their perspective and comments, etc.
b)They were captured by the iranians on a matter of territorial intrusion and therefore cannot really be considered to be part of the iraqi conflict.
c)Not a shot was fired and the general public do want to know what occurred in those 2 weeks and if they can get monetary reward for telling their story then why not.

With regards to the media, they wouldnt want the story so bad if people in the general public didnt want to know what happened. They only offer high prices to get more people buying their papers. Surely comes down to the simple concept of supply and demand.

Nope, media manipulation by the MOD.

[Wardonkey]

a) When the Iraq war started there was a 2-page story in the paper just about everyday about a soldier having been killed in the line of duty and his family giving their perspective and comments, etc.
b)They were captured by the iranians on a matter of territorial intrusion and therefore cannot really be considered to be part of the iraqi conflict.
c)Not a shot was fired and the general public do want to know what occurred in those 2 weeks and if they can get monetary reward for telling their story then why not.

With regards to the media, they wouldnt want the story so bad if people in the general public didnt want to know what happened. They only offer high prices to get more people buying their papers. Surely comes down to the simple concept of supply and demand.

Nope, media manipulation by the MOD.

It's just another managed propaganda exercise, every bit as cynical as anything the Iranians have broadcast.

[tikay]

a) When the Iraq war started there was a 2-page story in the paper just about everyday about a soldier having been killed in the line of duty and his family giving their perspective and comments, etc.
b)They were captured by the iranians on a matter of territorial intrusion and therefore cannot really be considered to be part of the iraqi conflict.
c)Not a shot was fired and the general public do want to know what occurred in those 2 weeks and if they can get monetary reward for telling their story then why not.

With regards to the media, they wouldnt want the story so bad if people in the general public didnt want to know what happened. They only offer high prices to get more people buying their papers. Surely comes down to the simple concept of supply and demand.

Nope, media manipulation by the MOD.

It's just another managed propaganda exercise, every bit as cynical as anything the Iranians have broadcast.

Wardonkey gets it right, sadly, many others will prove gullible to this MOD-inspired propoganda.

[KingPoker]

I wouldnt say uim being gullible just that i cant see a downside to what is going on!

[tikay]

I wouldnt say uim being gullible just that i cant see a downside to what is going on!

That's because your mind is being manipulated!

[Tragic]

1) Yes, very.

2) The MOD, who have apparently encouraged this move, are to blame, not the individuals.
One assumes the MOD need to try & placate, via PR means, those who say that it's a sad day when a Royal Navy vessel is captured without a shot being fired.

Surely giving the individuals choice in the matter they are being as fair as possible? Freedom of speech and all that, i'm sure everyone would like to hear some unbiased stories, though this being the case is pretty unlikely, and i'm sure they have a fair idea whether the individuals conscience will stop them selling or not .

[Bazzaboy]

a) When the Iraq war started there was a 2-page story in the paper just about everyday about a soldier having been killed in the line of duty and his family giving their perspective and comments, etc.
b)They were captured by the iranians on a matter of territorial intrusion and therefore cannot really be considered to be part of the iraqi conflict.
c)Not a shot was fired and the general public do want to know what occurred in those 2 weeks and if they can get monetary reward for telling their story then why not.

With regards to the media, they wouldnt want the story so bad if people in the general public didnt want to know what happened. They only offer high prices to get more people buying their papers. Surely comes down to the simple concept of supply and demand.

Nope, media manipulation by the MOD.

It's just another managed propaganda exercise, every bit as cynical as anything the Iranians have broadcast.

Nail on head

[tikay]

1) Yes, very.

2) The MOD, who have apparently encouraged this move, are to blame, not the individuals.
One assumes the MOD need to try & placate, via PR means, those who say that it's a sad day when a Royal Navy vessel is captured without a shot being fired.

Surely giving the individuals choice in the matter they are being as fair as possible? Freedom of speech and all that, i'm sure everyone would like to hear some unbiased stories, though this being the case is pretty unlikely, and i'm sure they have a fair idea whether the individuals conscience will stop them selling or not .

"unbiased".....? Hardly!

[KingPoker]

Fair enough MOD media manipulation blah blah blah but what is the downside?
Who is losing out?
Why shouldnt they do it?