Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say
Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say
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I remember when Vice was "bleeding-edge-unwavering-unapologetic-raw-insert-other-catchy-adjective news! The stories no one else has the genitals to cover!"
I never personally thought that but I'm pretty sure that's what they wanted other people to think.
40 0 ReplyI remember when Vice didn’t even pretend to be news. They were just a free edgelord lifestyle magazine. Those were the days.
17 0 ReplyI still thought that. No idea they were ever considered a legitimate news medium.
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Gosh same; part owned by Disney might have something to do with that
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Maybe for profit journalism isn’t the best model. Anyone have a solution?
26 0 ReplyYes. NPR.
27 0 ReplyGot my mug and bumper sticker, still waiting on my tote.
6 0 ReplyGood way to only get the US government approved perspective.
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I'm surprised a bunch of snowflakes can live in a desert.
11 0 ReplyCowards.
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