'ABC The Drum Unleashed - I'm tough, but I'm sacked and I'm heart broken' Catherine Deveny

http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2895279.htm

Here is Catherine Deveny's personal views on her sacking from the Age. A brillantly written column, as to be expected, which raises some important discussion points in today's society. Further information and links can be found in my research blog which is currently exploring journalism in Australia and the use of social networking media. It is a work in progress and the final report will be published in early June 2010.

Keep writing Deveny, I enjoy your work and understand your type of humour and social commentary. Those who don't should probably stop following her on Twitter, as I think you are missing the point that you are choosing to read her tweets as a follower. And I agree, those who did not choose to read her tweets by following her on Twitter and instead read them via a 'news source' website, may have misunderstood her context or humour. Twitter is a social networking tool and not a news source. It disseminates personal 'news' or personal momentary opinions of the tweeters and whether you read those thoughts should be a choice for those who are choosing to follow someone on Twitter. Do Tweets sometimes come into the headlines? Yes, but the media sources that publish those tweets should also accept responsibility for hurting people when they CHOOSE to publish remarks, observations or comments that they believe are offensive. Accessing a mainstream media sources headline page on their website should not lead readers to be exposed to comments already deemed offensive by the said publishing media source.