Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-12-21 21:04:51 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 2247818141B7EB2BC123FEA415C5B82F1F51F2F7D28A74B19C75DD71CBC34A6D
Participant Details
Original Note:
NNN, Vance is clearly commenting on the evasive language. AP's own style guide says "Passive voice shifts emphasis from subjects to objects, and thus can conceal the actor. This is especially common with crime stories" https://courses.edx.org/asset-v1:BerkeleyX+ColWri15.1x+1T2016+type@asset+block/Tips_on_Writing_in_the_AP_Style.pdf Post makes no factual statements about the driver.
All Note Details