Australian outs blogger Grog’s Gamut
The Australian has this morning made the controversial move of publicly naming anonymous political blogger Grog’s Gamut.
In an article in today’s Media section of the newspaper, journalist James Massola names him as Greg Jericho, who works at the Department of Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts.
The paper justified the move because the blogger’s comments had been acknowledged by ABC boss Mark Scott.
Jericho has already responded, saying in a posting this morning: “Today James Massola of The Australian has taken it upon himself to out me. Apparently knowing I am Greg Jericho is ‘in the public interest’ because the head of the ABC, Mark Scott, mentioned in a speech that my blog post attacking journalists’ coverage of the campaign (and specifically the lack of policy) was mentioned at an ABC executive meeting.
With all that balanced coverage from the Australian, who needs bloggers anyway?
The Australian in “Total Bunch of Scumbags” shocker. Next week: “We out Santa Claus” sensation.
SHAME!
“Even though we’re being broadcast on FOX, there’s no need for obnoxious hooting and hollering.”
– Larry King
am I imagining things, or is there a bit of a campaign going on against Facebook and Twitter in the News pubs?
Interesting the comment about News Ltd / Facebook – don’t News Ltd own My Space?
News Ltd r F Wits
JDavidson. Yes, protecting their poor investment in My Space is one thing … but I think the bigger conspiracy here is that it’s not in Murdoch’s interest to see new media flourish. Just like its not in his interest to see broadband flourish.
Support Grog from 9 to 5 ! Dont visit a news.com.au website during normal business hours (9am -5pm). That way you cant be accused of bludging on the bosses time. Of course, that will mean you wont be able to comment on any of News Ltd. highly researched, and unbiased, articles. News’ comments are often closed within hours of any article being posted.