An interesting journalistic question posed by Commitscion David Tusing

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  My journalist friends, what's your stance on posing for pictures with celebrities/famous personalities you're interviewing? Yay or nay?

   

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      David Tusing Mr Ramesh Prabhu, I'd really like your input on this.

      10 hours ago · 
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      Eduan Maggo Nay, in principle. But we all have our weaknesses. So if it doesn't compromise your journalistic integrity, why not. *e

      10 hours ago · 
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      David Tusing Hmmm.

      10 hours ago · 
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      Aimee Greaves If you do, certainly don't publish them!

      3 hours ago ·  ·  1 person
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      Morven Philp I always like a good 'in action' interview shot. That way it's you and said celeb together, and everyone on Facebook can see what you look like when you're working!

      3 hours ago · 
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      David Tusing Ahh I have done 'in action' photos. Is that you and your friend Maradona?

      2 hours ago · 
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      Ramesh Prabhu Nay, for sure.
      
      Journalists should not be in awe of the people they interview (in fact, journalists should not be in awe of anyone -- it will influence the way the story is reported); nor should they give the impression that they are part of the "aw, shucks" crowd forever trying to click pictures of themselves with celebrities.

      2 hours ago ·  ·  3 people
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      Allaam Ousman Personally not interested in posing with celebrities unless I achieve my dream of meeting 'The Greatest'

      about an hour ago · 
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      Morven Philp Haha, yeah that's me and Diego, would just like to point out that I was NOT interviewing him at the time!

      about an hour ago · 
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      Amelia Naidoo Nay. It can sometimes look unprofessional. How will people perceive your article (not to mention your credibility as a journalist) when pictures show you fawning all over the celebrity? But this is Dubai and the articles are almost never negative so snap away!

      36 minutes ago · 
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      David Tusing Thanks for the perspectives. Not to be in awe - that's how I've been taught and always believed. But I think Facebook and Twitter have thrown interesting things into the mix.

      30 minutes ago · 

• Commits alumnus David Tusing (Class of 2005), who is based in Dubai, is the deputy editor of the Gulf News Tabloid. He had posted this question on Facebook yesterday.

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