Why or why not?
2006-12-07 08:54:36 · 10 answers · asked by JokerBlitz 1 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Ok, what if this anonymous source is a "whitehouse aid" or "senior official"?
Does that gain your trust at all?
2006-12-07 08:59:43 · update #1
no , but it helps looking at the overall story.
2006-12-07 08:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by 1diputs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am always wary of the anonymous sources because they can put their personal slant on their answer. Their is no check and balance. Even the white house aide can time it to their personal agenda.
2006-12-07 17:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you mean by "anonymous source." I feel okay with someone who is willing to give me his or her name but would prefer not to be identified in a publication for fear of retribution or losing his or her job. Ideally, you want people who are willing to have their names published but there are sources who genuinely have a reason for not wanting to be identified.
2006-12-07 17:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by GabesMommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. I have no reason to trust a source I dont know.
2006-12-07 16:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is like an old Russian proverb says,"Trust but check."
2006-12-07 17:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by paloma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they refuse to reveal themselves,I don't see how we have much choice but to believe them unless we are there ourselves.
2006-12-07 19:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by Cheri F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course!! hopefully when we elect reps, we put our total faith in them
2006-12-07 17:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by Dean B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because you don't know who they are or what their qualifications are.
2006-12-07 16:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by Brite Tiger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, could b made up
2006-12-07 17:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by imputh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what they say
2006-12-07 16:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋