journalists... why quote from mumnet, and in f act other internet forums.. in all areas...

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you could be quoting from joe bloggs on a street corner..
why?

I think they do it because it is the 21st century equivalent of Joe Bloggs on a street corner.

I think only St Caitlin of Moran does us any real justice

do you really think any journo types will walk in to let you put her on the naughty step?

who?

I think the point is, they want to quote any old Joe Bloggs...

It is the modern version of a vox pop.

Saves them going out. Might be raining at the street corner? Anyhow Joe Bloggs has probably started frequenting Starbucks.

As for journalsts not doing 'us' justice, they're not there as some Mumsnet promotional aid. They are entitled to pick and choose as they see fit.

.....as annoying as that may be.

Look what Sky News are saying now!

are sky quoting from mumsnet?

No, from me actually, I am their latest source
'Twas the money - honest!

distribute it here then

Fark orf! Make up yer own story!