1. The whole freedom of press thing. Sure, I think they've got a point, but at times they take it a little too far. They're too nosy sometimes if you ask me. Journalists are like vultures and all they're interesting in is that scoop. (Not all, but a lot of them.) You see, I have this weird idea that people come first, then stories and bylines. If a story endangers the safety of a person, I don't think the press has much of a right to cry about their freedom of press or the people's right to know. But, that's just me. I'm not the kind of person who likes prying into other people's business. (They say to be a reporter you have to be insatiably curious and a gossip. Let's just say, I don't have what it takes.)
2. They don't even use real English grammar! The rules are different. I'd rather not list all of their weird little rules of pretend english, I'll just leave it at that. They use pseudo grammar. (Of course, my grammar in this rant is not even close to being correct. But I don't try to be grammatically correct while ranting.)
3. The level I'm supposed to write at to appease my professor is degrading. It's like writing to grade schoolers. Stupid stuff.. like, when quoting someone, never say anything but "Dorcus said." Not commented, replied, questioned, enquired, observed. Just said. That's all. You can't even say, "Said Dorcus" because that's just too hard for people to read when you reverse the order. What kind of person enjoys writing like that? It's boring. There's so little artistry allowed. If you ask me, journalism is just wanna be writing.
And actually, I think that's all I've got to complain about right now. I'm sure I offended any journalists who happen to be reading this. Feel free to send a few flames to me by way of the guestbook. *bows and makes exit*