http://www.crikey.com.au/2008/05/22/the-daily-telegraphs-tour-of-rooty/ now with extra source Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:03:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.crikey.com.au/2008/05/22/the-daily-telegraphs-tour-of-rooty/#comment-14475 Connor Moran Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-14475 Why isn't the BIGGER question asked Crikey? Why is it necessary for the Daily Telegraph to publish this highly personal non-story in the first place? They even use the word "unsubstantiated". Another reason, on top of all the others, as to why I refuse to consume any product connected to News Corporation. Why isn’t the BIGGER question asked Crikey? Why is it necessary for the Daily Telegraph to publish this highly personal non-story in the first place? They even use the word “unsubstantiated”. Another reason, on top of all the others, as to why I refuse to consume any product connected to News Corporation.

]]> http://www.crikey.com.au/2008/05/22/the-daily-telegraphs-tour-of-rooty/#comment-14476 mike smith Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-14476 If soldiers weren't allowed to fraternise[1] whilst on tour, I think there would be few volunteers. [1] damn PC words, it's actually another word starting with f. If soldiers weren’t allowed to fraternise[1] whilst on tour, I think there would be few volunteers. [1] damn PC words, it’s actually another word starting with f.

]]> http://www.crikey.com.au/2008/05/22/the-daily-telegraphs-tour-of-rooty/#comment-14477 Embi Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-14477 I totally agree with Connor. I couldn't remember Tania Zaetta but it sounds like she has carved out some sort of career in India where (publicly) there is far less tolerance for (female) celebrities dallying outside their own marital relationship. This story - true or not - is going to irreparably harm her future employment prospects. It is almost certain that she was defamed by this story and it has caused significant harm. Can the Tele argue truth as a defence when they didn't try and confirm the story with her or anyone else before rushing into print and internet distribution? Is the confidential briefing document enough - especially in a case where it is hard to argue public interest? This may turn into a very costly story for the Telegraph if Zaetta pursues her legal options. I totally agree with Connor. I couldn’t remember Tania Zaetta but it sounds like she has carved out some sort of career in India where (publicly) there is far less tolerance for (female) celebrities dallying outside their own marital relationship. This story - true or not - is going to irreparably harm her future employment prospects. It is almost certain that she was defamed by this story and it has caused significant harm. Can the Tele argue truth as a defence when they didn’t try and confirm the story with her or anyone else before rushing into print and internet distribution? Is the confidential briefing document enough - especially in a case where it is hard to argue public interest? This may turn into a very costly story for the Telegraph if Zaetta pursues her legal options.

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