I think that the decision to nominate the story for a Pulitzer is of minimal consequence. I also think that it won is of little consequence. It is a brilliant story -- fake and fraud that it is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nominating a known fraudulent story for a Pulitzer prize is pointless because the story is fake.
- In plain terms
- Nominating a fake story for a prize is meaningless.
- What can you take from it?
- Integrity matters in journalism awards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a story real?
- Should awards matter?
Another view
Sometimes awards are decided by peers unaware of facts.
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