From: krypsis@optusnet.com.au   
      
   On 11/05/2011 9:29 AM, goodsoldierschweik@gmail.com wrote:   
   > On Wed, 11 May 2011 07:55:09 +0900, DennisMc   
   > wrote:   
   >   
   >> On 5/10/2011 8:09 PM, goodsoldierschweik@gmail.com wrote:   
   >>> On Tue, 10 May 2011 18:47:03 +0900, DennisMc   
   >>> wrote:   
   >>>   
   >>>> On 5/10/2011 3:10 PM, DennisMc wrote:   
   >>>>   
   >>>>> now that he now emphasizes with you,   
   >>>>   
   >>>> Hung by my own spell checker. Oh well, you know what I meant.  Besides,   
   >>>> I'm not the one who lied and said he was a journalist. That was   
   >>>> GoodLierSchewik.   
   >>>   
   >>>   
   >>> And yet again you are wrong. I never said that I was a journalist.   
   >>   
   >> Excuse me. You said you were a writer, not a journalist. Lie.   
   >   
   > Ah yes.   
   >   
   > writer ~ noun   
   >   1. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally   
   > (for pay)   
   >   
   >   2. a person who is able to write and has written something   
   >   
   > Note definition #2   
   >   
   > But hang in there I'm sure that as you get older your vocabulary will   
   > improve. If you read a bit, that is, as just sitting there, mouth   
   > agape, watching the Boob-Tube does little to improve one's language   
   > skills.   
      
   I have noted definition #2 and it does not apply in your case as you   
   were writing (so you said) for the Bangkok Post. That means you fit   
   definition #1.   
      
   Of course, given your demonstrated writing skills or, more to the point,   
   lack of same, it would appear that all references to your employment as   
   a writer are entirely bogus   
      
   Please note below some definitions for journalist from a government job   
   guide website. In particular, please note that a column writer, as you   
   professed to be, is a SPECIALISED JOURNALIST.   
      
   Krypsis   
      
      
      
      
   Journalist   
      
   Journalists write and edit news reports, commentaries and features for   
   newspapers, magazines, electronic media and radio or television stations.   
      
   Journalists may perform the following tasks:   
        * gather news and information by interviewing people and attending   
   events   
        * undertake research to provide background information for articles   
        * assess the suitability of reports and articles for publication or   
   broadcasting, within an established style and format, and edit as necessary   
        * write articles that comment on or interpret news events and that   
   may put forward a point of view on behalf of the publication   
        * present news on air.   
      
   Specialisations:   
   With experience and sometimes further training, journalists may perform   
   a variety of tasks according to their area of specialisation.   
   Journalists may also work as editors. See the separate entry for Editor.   
      
   Columnist   
   A columnist writes a regular segment within their particular interest   
   category (e.g. gardening, fashion, politics).   
      
   Feature Writer   
   A feature writer writes detailed stories or presents commentaries on   
   specific news topics.   
      
   Leader Writer   
   A leader writer discusses news topics in the editorial columns of   
   newspapers or magazines.   
      
   News Reporter   
   A news reporter reports on day-to-day news events (e.g. crime,   
   education, health, sport).   
      
   Roundsperson   
   A roundsperson reports and discusses a specialised area (e.g. politics,   
   economics, education).   
      
   Journalists usually start as cadets and report routine events. In   
   newspapers and on radio and television, most reporters are expected to   
   be 'generalists', that is, able to cover almost any topic of interest.   
   All journalists are required to understand the laws of defamation,   
   contempt and copyright. They may have to work long and irregular hours   
   and are often under pressure to meet deadlines.   
      
   Personal Requirements:   
        * able to write clear, concise, objective and accurate   
          material quickly   
        * good general knowledge   
        * interested in current events   
        * aptitude to learn keyboard and shorthand skills   
        * able to speak clearly when working on radio and television.   
      
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