Good and Bad
The fact that this guy misrepresented things is not surprising. He's a theatre guy... whatever, you still tried to keep the news guys from contacting the translator and you let them use a portion of your monologue in a way that was deceptive. However you want to package it, you're a liar. I'm not surprised.
I figured the show, This American Life, would have a minor note on their website and quietly delete the show with the errors. Take only the minimum responsibility.
But... what? They are devoting a show to talking about it and trying to get the real truth? No sweeping it under the rug? This surprised me a very great deal. I've never heard of or listened to TAL but I will take a listen to this show, and maybe I'll listen to more. Making mistakes happens, but knowing that these people making this show are sincerely trying to present the facts honestly makes all the difference. That's real integrity.
The fact that this guy misrepresented things is not surprising. He's a theatre guy... whatever, you still tried to keep the news guys from contacting the translator and you let them use a portion of your monologue in a way that was deceptive. However you want to package it, you're a liar. I'm not surprised.
I figured the show, This American Life, would have a minor note on their website and quietly delete the show with the errors. Take only the minimum responsibility.
But... what? They are devoting a show to talking about it and trying to get the real truth? No sweeping it under the rug? This surprised me a very great deal. I've never heard of or listened to TAL but I will take a listen to this show, and maybe I'll listen to more. Making mistakes happens, but knowing that these people making this show are sincerely trying to present the facts honestly makes all the difference. That's real integrity.