[chiefalchemist]

If they’re not providing essential links then it’s not journalism. They shouldn’t be given credit for a title they are not earning.

If you pet barks, do you still call it a cat? Of course not.

Links make it journalism. Not linking makes it reporting. They should not be considered synonymous.

The point is, people who should know better keep calling the likes of CNN journalism and those who don’t know any better keep believing they’re consuming content and forming understanding based on journalism.