The Associated Press is warning its reporters about offering opinions about news stories through social media. According to a report in Yahoo News, AP issued an internal memo that could reignite the debate over the blurry line between professional and personal use of social media. The AP is concerned that the opinions expressed may damage the AP's reputation as an unbiased news source. According to Yahoo News, reporters covering the gay marriage vote in New York and the Casey Anthony trial expressed personal opinions on Twitter.
The blurring of the lines between objective reporting, the role of the news analyst, and personal opinion heated up last fall when NPR fired Juan Williams.
It is also important to note that the AP has written guidelines about social media and personal opinion that their reporters are required to follow.
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