Whether they are self-taught or formally trained, all journalists know that one of the most fundamental rules of the profession is the rule of contact and distance in relationships with news sources. Because when this basic principle is ignored, when this rule is not followed, and when the distance disappears, the work being done ceases to be journalism.
It extends to being a hitman. Unfortunately, there are many examples of this.
Journalism is not public relations or promotional consulting for any political or economic power center, institution, organization, or company. It is not copywriting.
It is not a propaganda office. It is not a spokesperson.
It is not campaign management. It is not press consulting. If this basic rule is neglected, drifting is inevitable.
Unfortunately, examples of this are also common.
Journalism primarily requires standing with society, the public, the people, the laborers, the destitute, the broad masses, and those who cannot find the opportunity to make their voices heard, both professionally, morally, and politically. For this reason, its professional framework is very clear, and its ethical codes are very strict.
When a journalist asks questions, conducts research, chases news, or tracks a subject on behalf of the public, on behalf of the people, and in the name of reaching the truth, this is precisely what makes them strong.
In our day, when individuals as well as institutions are rapidly degenerating, a journalist cannot obtain any material or moral benefit for sharing a subject, a problem, an event, a piece of news, or information with the public, for spreading it in public opinion, or for creating public opinion through this means.
They cannot compromise on professional principles.
They cannot make commitments to report news for advertisers or those who place ads in the institution they work for. They cannot take instructions, advice, or suggestions from these individuals and institutions.
If these basic rules are disregarded, drifting, decay, and degeneration in legal, political, moral, and professional terms become inevitable.
There is no justification that can hide this, no ideology that can conceal it, and no excuse that can cover it up.
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