Archive post: »1-2-6 and 18! There are differences between buildings – and people« · 2020-03-06

Source title: 1-2-6 og 18! Der er forskel på bygninger – og folk

Text version dated 9 Nov 2021

1-2-6 og 18! Der er forskel på bygninger – og folk Indimellem kan man undre sig over, om nyhedsstrømmen i medierne afspejler den reelle interesse blandt læserne og i lokalområdet generelt – eller om den redaktionelle linje påvirkes af politiske eller personlige motiver. Et helt aktuelt eksempel, der giver anledning til nogen refleksion, er JydskeVestkystens ildhu i dækning af sagerne om nedrivning eller renovering af bevaringsværdige ejendomme i Sønderborg.

Eksempelvis afslører en søgning på JydskeVestkystens egne medier, at de kun har bragt en enkelt artikel om sagen om Strandpavillonen, mens sagen om SOLO Margarinefabrikken havde drivkraft nok til to artikler. Historien om nedrivningen af Teknikum på Blegen og opførelsen af et etagebyggeri på grunden var en sag, der lokalt satte sindene i kog i 4-5 år. Der var ikke mindre end 37 indsigelser mod projektet.

De kom overvejende fra beboerne i området. To af disse var underskrevet af 104 personer. Desuden var der en indsigelse fra Grundejerforeningen Blegen.

Dette slag kunne ikke desto mindre formidles gennem 6 artikler. Det tunge skyts er kørt i stilling Til gengæld har det nævnte medie sat alle kræfter ind på at dække den aktuelle sag om Skansegårdens nye ejer, ejerens planer for nedrivning af bygningerne og opbygning af et nyt hjem på stedet. Modstanden mod projektet har på ingen måde været delt af fagfolkene fra Museum Sønderjylland og Fredningsnævnet, og har primært bestået af en tidligere borgmesterkandidats støjende, men sjældent faglige, udgydelser på sociale medier.

Sammenholdt med, at der ikke har været én eneste officiel indsigelse mod projektet, virker det påfaldende, at JydskeVestkysten har bragt ikke mindre end 18 artikler om sagen. Flere af dem har været forsidestof. Problematisk presseetik?

Hvis du efter simpel hovedregning spekulerer over, om der er urent trav og personforfølgelse i denne sag, kan vi mane den bekymring til jorden. Den tidligere nævnte borgmesterkandidat sidder i Jysk Fynske Mediers bestyrelse – men heldigvis oplyser JydskeVestkystens redaktør, at det ikke har nogen indflydelse på avisens redaktionelle linje. Da JydskeVestkysten er medlem af Pressenævnet, formoder vi at en sådan udtalelse både er velovervejet og troværdig.

Efterskrift: Vores talangivelse af sager er baseret på søgninger på artikler, hvor nedrivning af bevaringsværdige bygninger var temaet. Der kan derfor sikkert (afhængig af agendaen) gradbøjes en smule i de eksakte tal – men det overordnede billede er tydeligt nok. (Opslaget har tidligere været bragt på vores Facebook side) Opdatering: JydskeVestkysten har bragt ikke mindre end 50+ artikler / læsebreve om sagen

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1-2-6 and 18! Buildings—and people—are treated differently Sometimes one may wonder whether the flow of news in the media reflects readers' real interest and that of the local area generally—or whether the editorial line is influenced by political or personal motives. A very current example that prompts reflection is JydskeVestkysten's zeal in covering cases concerning the demolition or renovation of properties worthy of preservation in Sønderborg.

For example, a search of JydskeVestkysten's own media reveals that it published only one article about Strandpavillonen, while the SOLO Margarinefabrikken case had enough momentum for two articles. The story of demolishing Teknikum on Blegen and constructing a multi-storey building on the site was a case that stirred local passions for 4-5 years. There were no fewer than 37 objections to the project, mainly from local residents.

Two were signed by 104 people. There was also an objection from Grundejerforeningen Blegen. Nevertheless, this battle could be conveyed in 6 articles.

The heavy artillery has been positioned By contrast, the outlet in question has pulled out all the stops to cover the current case about Skansegården's new owner, the owner's plans to demolish the buildings and create a new home on the site. Opposition to the project has by no means been shared by the professionals at Museum Sønderjylland and Fredningsnævnet, and has mainly consisted of a former mayoral candidate's noisy, but rarely expert, outpourings on social media. Given that there has not been a single official objection to the project, it seems striking that JydskeVestkysten has published no fewer than 18 articles about the case.

Several have been front-page stories. Problematic press ethics? If, after some simple mental arithmetic, you wonder whether there is foul play and personal persecution in this case, we can put that concern to rest.

The former mayoral candidate mentioned earlier sits on Jysk Fynske Medier's board—but fortunately, JydskeVestkysten's editor says this has no influence on the newspaper's editorial line. Since JydskeVestkysten is a member of Pressenævnet, we assume such a statement is both considered and credible. Postscript: Our figures for the cases are based on searches for articles about demolition of buildings worthy of preservation.

The exact figures can therefore probably be adjusted a little, depending on the agenda—but the overall picture is clear enough.

This is an automatic reading translation. The source’s allegations and assessments have not been independently confirmed through translation. Check wording, qualifications and meaning against the preserved Danish original. Some retained numbers may use Danish separators: a dot for thousands and a comma for decimals. Check amounts against the Danish original.

1-2-6 and 18! Buildings—and people—are treated differently Sometimes one may wonder whether the flow of news in the media reflects readers' real interest and that of the local area generally—or whether the editorial line is influenced by political or personal motives. A very current example that prompts reflection is JydskeVestkysten's zeal in covering cases concerning the demolition or renovation of properties worthy of preservation in Sønderborg.

For example, a search of JydskeVestkysten's own media reveals that it published only one article about Strandpavillonen, while the SOLO Margarinefabrikken case had enough momentum for two articles. The story of demolishing Teknikum on Blegen and constructing a multi-storey building on the site was a case that stirred local passions for 4-5 years. There were no fewer than 37 objections to the project, mainly from local residents.

Two were signed by 104 people. There was also an objection from Grundejerforeningen Blegen. Nevertheless, this battle could be conveyed in 6 articles.

The heavy artillery has been positioned By contrast, the outlet in question has pulled out all the stops to cover the current case about Skansegården's new owner, the owner's plans to demolish the buildings and create a new home on the site. Opposition to the project has by no means been shared by the professionals at Museum Sønderjylland and Fredningsnævnet, and has mainly consisted of a former mayoral candidate's noisy, but rarely expert, outpourings on social media. Considering that there has not been a single official objection to the project, it seems striking that JydskeVestkysten has published no fewer than 18 articles about the case, several as front-page news.

Problematic press ethics? If, after simple mental arithmetic, you wonder whether there is foul play and personal persecution in this case, we can lay that concern to rest. Admittedly, one of the other bidders on Skansegården is a JydskeVestkysten employee and the previously mentioned mayoral candidate sits on Jysk Fynske Medier’s board, but fortunately JydskeVestkysten’s editor says it has no influence on the newspaper’s editorial line.

Since JydskeVestkysten is a member of Pressenævnet, we presume such a statement is both carefully considered and credible. Postscript: our figures for cases are based on searches for articles whose subject was the demolition of buildings worthy of preservation. Depending on the agenda, there can therefore probably be some variation in the exact figures, but the overall picture is clear enough.