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In reply to the discussion: 'Frequently Told Lies' about Glenn Greenwald, by Glenn Greenwald. [View all]OilemFirchen
(7,288 posts)IIRC, you seem to have been actively participating on the persona-pro-gratis threads, so I thought maybe you had some insight. Pay-for-post is a recurring accusation, and it's apparently reached fever pitch today. I would never accuse someone of that... would you?
Anyway, it was just a question.
"You are also insinuating that Greenwald pays people? Or are you saying he is paying people to 'augment' his salary, assuming he isn't earning enough money? He is an author who is most likely earning quite a bit of money But aside from that how could he augment his salary by paying money OUT of his income?"
Actually, yes I'm insinuating just that. I have no proof, but it's entirely reasonable. You are aware that Greenwald boasts of his "reader funding", yes?
Ever since I began political writing, I've relied on annual reader donations to enable me to do the journalism I want to do...
Now... I'm not a journalist but I do know how journalists work. And being paid for advocacy is not actually journalism. In my neck of the woods we call that advertising. I'm also not a marketeer, but I know how they work as well. Pay out a bit for promotion, reap the rewards in more client income. Mind you, and as I've clearly stated, it's just a hunch.
Don't take it personally. I just have a curious nature, that's all.