I am the author of the Sierra View election articles and always use my real full name when making a comment and never “sneak” them in. I have never “written an ad” for the Pandyas and the paper did not endorse any candidate, nor did we care who won.

Yawn…………………………

That’s all well and good, but I don’t seem to see the word “Editorial” or “Opinion” on the following page, do you Barbara? Nor do I see any language stating clearly that the author previously wrote an ad for one of the candidates’ family. Again, not addressing the main point — subtly mixing editorial/opinion/ad side of things with the journalism/reporting side.

https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2020/10/02/contentious-election-erupts-at-sierra-view-hospital/

And oh look! The author in the comments sneakily chiming in.

John, I mostly (I think?) agree with you about large corporate media, which is why I’m commenting on this.

This is not your slightly confusing “blatant healthy bias.” This is subtle slimy stuff — I only noticed after I read the comment thread and then followed crumbs.

Simple question: What’s the harm in having someone write about that election who did not previously write an ad for one of the parties? Both of you: please address that easy question. What’s there to lose? I mean, seriously, this is a no-brainer.

Say what you will, but I would rather a news outlet wear its editorial positions on its sleeve- and make no bones about it- than the feigned objectivity, pretend ‘view from nowhere’ that we get from most large corporate media.

When someone is honest about what their point of view really is, one can more adequately get a read on their perspective and come to their own conclusions.

My 2¢

Hey Dude or Dudette, whichever may apply, ever hear about Editorial Pages? Ever hear about “Opinion Pages? Ever took notice of the many major newspapers that often endorse a candidate on their Editorial Page? It’s not rocket science……easy to find…..do some research, educate yourself. I am not concerned if the Editor of the Valley Voice makes an endorsement. This is done all the time. It would be nice if I agreed with that endorsement but it isn’t a deal breaker if I disagreed. Endorsements aren’t actual news, they are just opinions. Just like you are doing now….. blatantly opining against this newspaper, its your opinion not hard core actual news.

Sure, Barbara, everyone understands that trivial observation. Great point! But what does it say about your newspaper if the “journalists” are blatantly opining *for* or *against* individuals involved in the election. How impartial does it look? At the very least, have someone else write the article, not the person who wrote a full page ad for one of the candidates LOL. This is not rocket science, Barbara. You’re not addressing the core issue.