The BBC’s editing error was serious, but the response is way out of proportion | Margaret Sullivan

The BBC recently faced criticism for a serious editing error, but the response to this mistake has been deemed excessive. Margaret Sullivan, a columnist for The Guardian, emphasizes that while media organizations must correct and acknowledge their errors, the severity of the response to the BBC's mistake is disproportionate. She notes that not all mistakes carry the same weight, and some require more significant corrections or apologies than others. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges media outlets face in maintaining credibility while managing public reactions to their errors.