> Even though the article says it's not done, you have to imagine that some reporters will agree to change a conversation into an "off-the-record" one in exchange for access or a scoop.
Where does the article say this isn't done? It only says that the journalist isn't bound to retroactively convert comments to be off-the-record at the request of the interviewee.
For better or worse, the journalist is always free to selectively report; they are not required to print every statement made on the record.
Where does the article say this isn't done? It only says that the journalist isn't bound to retroactively convert comments to be off-the-record at the request of the interviewee.
For better or worse, the journalist is always free to selectively report; they are not required to print every statement made on the record.