[pp.int.general] GOODBYE!

[Charly J]

If a journalist wants to quote something to portray us as something we  
are not, we have context to show the world to prove them wrong.

On 16 Apr 2010, at 21:22, "Reinier Bakels" <rbakels at ffii.org> wrote:

> I have noted today that the PPI has very naive ideas about  
> "transparency", allowing journalists to participate in any PP  
> meeting they like. Reality is that journalists make a business by  
> serving their audience, not the people they report about. The  
> audience is often not interested in a precise, "scientific" account,  
> but in controversies, scandals etc.
>
> It is something for intellectuals to foster "open debates". Politics  
> basically are business, which means that you only trust someone if  
> it is in your own interest. Other  perceptions are naive.
>
> On the Dutch PP mailing list is an attorney that supports copyright  
> owners. This is really tough business. He already put me under moral  
> pressure (in vain, because I am really independent), and I am sure  
> he will exploit all and any weaknesses of Pirates in his efforts to  
> serve his clients.
>
> Are all Pirates really naive? Or are there perhaps (other) trolls  
> among us? It all depends on trust. I don't trust someone who has  
> *obviously* conflicting interests.
>
> When I worked in private business, it was always strictly forbidden  
> to me to talk to journalists. Well, you may be forced to talk to the  
> to say "no", but then I was required to report to management  
> immediately. Was this a violation of the principles of a free press?  
> No, it is the consequence of a *realistic* perception of the basic  
> conflict of interest between journalists and the people they report  
> about. Whether you are in business or in politics, you want to  
> achieve results. So you fight anyone obstructing your work.
>
> It is totally naive to invite your ennemy and sit with your in an  
> informal setting to have a beer. You may pretend an informal  
> setting, but then it is still to work on your objectives.
>
> GOOD LUCK! GOOD BYE!
>
> All wars are dirty in a sense. I won't be part of this
>
> Groeten, Grüße, Regards, Cordialement, Hälsningar, Ciao, Saygilar,  
> Üdvözlettel, Pozdrowienia, Kumusta, Adiós, Oan't sjen, Ave, Doei,  
> Yassou, Yoroshiku, Slán, Vinarliga, Kær Kveðja
> >>> REINIER B. BAKELS PhD LL.M. MSc
> private: Johan Willem Frisostraat 149, 2713 CC Zoetermeer, The  
> Netherlands telephone: +31 79 316 3126, GSM ("Handy") +31 6 4988  
> 6490,  fax +31 79 316 7221
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