tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471276948470405437.post4520772536562270647..comments2019-11-20T17:50:03.348+00:00Comments on Life in PR: Interesting article about PR and truthNichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17324160635303331684noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471276948470405437.post-26347987868575060372007-03-22T20:43:00.000+00:002007-03-22T20:43:00.000+00:00I agree with both comments. It is naive to assume ...I agree with both comments. It is naive to assume that PR's will not put a 'spin' on things (forgive me for using the dreaded term) but that's what it can be about, in some cases, spinning something negative into something less negative. As Trudy points out, truth is different things to different people; constructed, some might say. For example, neglecting to mention something - it may not be the whole truth but does that make it lying?<BR/>To look on the bright side, it's about looking on the bright side. And what would life be like without a bright side?Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324160635303331684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471276948470405437.post-17520932136521273142007-03-08T13:44:00.000+00:002007-03-08T13:44:00.000+00:00I agree. I think I'm right in saying that Max Cli...I agree. I think I'm right in saying that Max Clifford is from the "end justifying the means" school of thought and on this occasion, I tend to agree with him, however, does the end justify the means every time? I think that is what's open for debate.Mhairi Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912299353953413057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471276948470405437.post-83380577629874050752007-03-08T01:10:00.000+00:002007-03-08T01:10:00.000+00:00I don't doubt that for some PRs, out and out fibbi...I don't doubt that for some PRs, out and out fibbing is a default position. But I think for most, it's more a case of being economical and/or creative with The Truth.<BR/>Anyway, what is the truth when it's at home? Each of us has a different perception of it and we often believe our perceptions to be accurate in every detail. <BR/>To deny that there are pressures on PRs - and journalists for that matter - to be less than totally honest and transparent, is to be more than just a little naive. <BR/>I imagine a PR who completely lacked the lying gene could not expect to have a long and fulfilling career. Putting a spin on things is part of the human condition. And this isn't always done with malicious intent. <BR/>I saw the article you refer to online. Wish I'd been there!<BR/>Perfect PR in a perfect world...nice idea but it won't fly.S'onlymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554876016941128865noreply@blogger.com