Post #678214

When some people read Rosie's writing on social media, they were left with the impression that I like to use social media as a public call-out space. For the record, when I publicly reflect on the experience someone gave me or I gave them, the intent is not to pass judgment on anyone as a person. It is instead an opportunity to reflect on how both parties came across to each other during moments where context was missing and people needed clarification that they didn't get at the time of the specific event. I can think that someone is an amazing person, but as a journalist, I consider it my duty to report the facts as both parties would have perceived them at the time the event occurred. If my perceptions are wrong, I'm open to private conversations, and I am even happy to post a clarifying addendum if someone politely requests that I do so later. What I have no control over is how people talk about me when I'm not in the room. Likewise, if I'm having a discussion about an experience someone gave me and someone else isn't present, they have no control over how I am discussing them in that space. But any discussions that I have regarding the experience that I received are done in good faith. I may have my own personal opinions about a given event, like anyone else, but I do my best not to let those influence how I tell a story in writing. This is why my 6-month social media rule now exists. (1/2)