Romenesko

New York Times
The policy change is good for readers and Times staffers, says Byron Calame. "Although I’m a by-the-book sort of newspaperman, it had become obvious to me that this kind of flexibility is needed for the complicated and varied bargaining that goes on between reporters and sources over information — and anonymity." More ombud/editor/publisher columns:
> Story about women losing their virginity brings in interesting mail (WP)
> Sun readers want to know why accuser wasn't named in Owens case (Sun)
> Diadiun: "Most newspaper people I know are honest and ethical" (CPD)
> Anniston Star will never run this headline: "Wall Street Buys Paper" (AS)
> Ryerson thinks the print paper will be around for many more years (IS)
> Hearst execs trek to Express-News to give pep talk, discuss change (E-N)
> Hunter: Courant needs to watch how it uses Mideast war photos (HC)
> Where did Boardman get his commitment to ethics and fair play? (ST)
> Some N&O readers say A1 is too local | Editor Sill's response (N&O)
> Temple: Sportswriter Ringolsby is tireless, objective, trustworthy (RMN)