Late chiming in here but 1. I would like to recognize how transparent and honest the editorial was. Putting aside thoughts on their decision, they shared it publicly & openly w/their community. All #journalists should do more of this. https://twitter.com/sduncovered/status/1194077405817667584

2. The @spj_tweets Code of Ethics says “Seek Truth and Report It,” it also says “Miimize Harm.” As #journalists we are constantly weighing the public’s right to know vs. the harm publishing that information may cause.

3. Contacting someone for a story is not and should not be considered an invasion of privacy, it’s part of the reporting process.

4. #Journalists If someone’s named in a story always contact them for comment. Non-journalists: if you’re contacted by reporter, it’s your choice to answer questions/provide info. If you don’t want to be quoted, please say that. You can also ask reporter not to contact you again.

5. Taking photos of people protesting in a public space is a common journalistic practice. It’s part of our role to inform our communities. People protesting in a public space is also something that can almost always be argued as something that is newsworthy.

6. I want to know more about the harm that was caused/could have been caused from photos, story. For example: If someone’s life was being threatened after they were seen protesting. I think there could be a strong argument made to blur their face or remove a particular photo.

7. Lastly, while many may not agree w/their decision, I’m glad these students listened to their community, heard their concerns & then looked at their coverage. They were trying to minimize harm & show empathy, which I think the world could always use a little bit more of.