As the University of Vermont Health Network slashes expenses and braces for up to $185 million in cost reductions, new scrutiny is emerging over a lesser-known part of the system: its hospitals in upstate New York.
I am new to Vermont Compass. The articles are well written and informative. I read on the About page why there is no byline, but the reasoning doesn’t satisfy. Please consider amending the no byline policy.
Thanks for your feedback. Tell me why the reasoning doesn't satisfy. We were just reviewing an article by another publication where the reporter clearly only talked to the advocates on one side of the story. That's all the resources they can expend on a single story I am sure. But there were crucial points made when looking at it globally that were either missed or ignored - I don't know which nor is that our concern. When we look at most every balanced story telling - the best ones are when the narrator doesn't control the story, but rather moderates a process that ensures all stakeholders who have valid input are considered. That's a team effort. If you have a suggestion of how that can happen, we are all ears.
My question/suggestion wasn’t regarding the article. Sorry for the confusion. I was expressing unease about the no-byline policy of Vermont Compass and no journalist being credited for the articles in general. If it’s a team writing the article, then each member of the team who contributed could be credited. Perhaps it’s old fashioned for me to think journalists would want to take personal responsibility for their work, but it’s your show. So far I’m an interested follower.
I am new to Vermont Compass. The articles are well written and informative. I read on the About page why there is no byline, but the reasoning doesn’t satisfy. Please consider amending the no byline policy.
Hi Doug,
Thanks for your feedback. Tell me why the reasoning doesn't satisfy. We were just reviewing an article by another publication where the reporter clearly only talked to the advocates on one side of the story. That's all the resources they can expend on a single story I am sure. But there were crucial points made when looking at it globally that were either missed or ignored - I don't know which nor is that our concern. When we look at most every balanced story telling - the best ones are when the narrator doesn't control the story, but rather moderates a process that ensures all stakeholders who have valid input are considered. That's a team effort. If you have a suggestion of how that can happen, we are all ears.
My question/suggestion wasn’t regarding the article. Sorry for the confusion. I was expressing unease about the no-byline policy of Vermont Compass and no journalist being credited for the articles in general. If it’s a team writing the article, then each member of the team who contributed could be credited. Perhaps it’s old fashioned for me to think journalists would want to take personal responsibility for their work, but it’s your show. So far I’m an interested follower.