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DrugsAndKnowledge 7 points ago +8 / -1

Everyone is the media nowadays. That's why press pay people for their stories and videos, etc.

A press pass (alternatively referred to as a press card or a journalist pass) grants some type of special privilege to journalists. Some cards have recognized legal status; others merely indicate that the bearer is a practicing journalist.

But anyone can write "PRESS" on a dirty shirt, carry a camera and ask questions?

Make em pay by their own rules? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism_ethics_and_standards

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RonSwanson1776 2 points ago +2 / -0

well, to be fair, it is in the first amendment. anyone can in fact be a member of the press. their is no such thing as a "legal press pass" issuing agency. official press passes are given by companies/corporations to identify themselves as employees of said agency. also, private/government functions/agencies may issue press passes to people for entry to property/events, nothing more.

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DrugsAndKnowledge 1 point ago +1 / -0

We're in agreement. ;) Sorry for any confusion.

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RonSwanson1776 2 points ago +2 / -0

my apologies. late night wine often fogs my reading comprehension and messaging. have a good day!