It's Not YouTube's Mess . . .
techPresident has just pointed out that YouTube has invited feedback following the CNN debacle GOP debate. They interpret that call as YouTube "responding to the CNN blowback." OK, but why? CNN made the choice from thousands of questions, selected the rotations, and delighted in the "you're a hypocrite" framing. The offending party is not YouTube.
The jury is in and it is nearly unanimous: CNN's selection process produced entertainment, not light. Even the Save-the-Debate-Coalition condemned the process. The voice was less that of voters and more of CNN's "crack political team." Save-the-Debate writes:
Unfortunately, CNN's flawed editorial process in choosing the questions asked of the candidates marred an otherwise lively debate and betrayed the trust of the Republican candidates and the YouTube user community.Not to mention voters who are left to assess crazy questions eliciting equally undignified answers.
