Tag Archives: Media

Why bother writing about Straits Times Fails?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by visa

I’m in the process of going through over 40 drafts, finishing them up and publishing them. They may be outdated or obsolete. I’ve amassed quite a few posts about what I perceive to be the shortcomings of The Straits Times. … Continue reading →

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The Wizards at Straits Times strike again!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by visa

We went from http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC110420-0000456/A-young-first-time-voters-view-of-the-General-Election to http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_658726.html. Seriously, these guys are not ordinary journalists, they are masterful spin doctors who know what’s best for our country. Thank you, Straits Times. With a media like you, who needs satire?

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SG youth want to leave! But NOT because of foreign talent! Um, hooray?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by visa

TodayOnline: Youth intention to emigrate not linked to threat from foreign talent I love that. Youth intention to emigrate not linked to threat from foreign talent. Our youth want to leave this country, in other words, for other reasons. Um. … Continue reading →

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Samuel Wee’s response to ST’s explanation

Posted on March 25, 2011 by visa

The Saga Continues… Part 1: Want your opinions distorted and misrepresented? Write in to the Straits Times! Part 2: ST’s justification for its editing of Forum opinions. Dear Mr Yap, I thank you greatly for the courtesy of your reply. … Continue reading →

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Straits Times Fail 04: Weak Justification For Modifying Your Letters

Posted on March 25, 2011 by visa

Continuing where we left off, from: Want your opinions distorted and misrepresented? Write in to The Straits Times! Dear Mr Wee, Thank you for writing in. You highlighted two main changes to your letter which you felt collectively misrepresented your meaning. We do … Continue reading →

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Straits Times Fail 03: Heavily Modifying Your Opinions

Posted on March 22, 2011 by visa

UPDATE: The Straits Times responded! Here it is: ST’s justification of its liberal editing of Forum opinions. I’ve always had a soft spot for The Straits Times. They have a wonderful habit of manipulating statistics and distorting people’s opinions. But I … Continue reading →

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Straits Times Fail 02: Watering Down Your Letters

Posted on February 10, 2011 by visa

I decided to Google myself, and look what I found- a submission I made to The Straits Times’ Forum actually got a bit of attention! I remembered that what made it through wasn’t exactly what I sent, so I dug … Continue reading →

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