Imo, this is just an argument of definitions. For example, Merriam-Webster’s definition doesn’t require one to be paid in order for them to be called a journalist [1[2]]. Whether a one must be paid in order to call themself a chef, however, seems to depend on the definition of “proffesional” [3] and perhaps “profession” [4], neither of which explicitly require one to be paid [4][5].
No. Because a) you don’t have to and b) no one is paying you
By “have” I was referring to the fact that I wouldn’t be able to trust any claims made in the article if it doesn’t cite sources.
Is that necessary…?
Yes. Journalist is a job. If you aren’t getting paid you aren’t one. You aren’t a chef for cooking at home for yourself lmao
Imo, this is just an argument of definitions. For example, Merriam-Webster’s definition doesn’t require one to be paid in order for them to be called a journalist [1[2]]. Whether a one must be paid in order to call themself a chef, however, seems to depend on the definition of “proffesional” [3] and perhaps “profession” [4], neither of which explicitly require one to be paid [4][5].
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