After live streaming Robin Williams’ house on news of his death, ABC News apologized for the decision, saying it hadn’t meant to be insensitive, reports Brian Steinberg at Variety.
“When we realized there was no news value to the live stream, we took it down immediately,” ABC News said in a statement. “Our intention was not to be insensitive to his family, friends and fans, and for that we apologize.”
ABC News had told visitors to its website that it had “live aerials” of the actor’s home, with the wording and display causing outrage among some fans on social media, the piece adds.
I love their statement: “When we realized there was no news value to the live stream, we took it down immediately,” (ABC News said in a statement).
What I want to know is what Cretin thought it was a good “News” decision in the first place.
Peter Bright