There was no "sex-for-reviews scandal" and nobody "lying about" it.
> and meant that anyone talking about journalistic ethics had to spend time proving they were acting in good faith rather than being part of the hateful mob.
This is a consequence of the fact that very many people were very obviously not acting in good faith.
> and meant that anyone talking about journalistic ethics had to spend time proving they were acting in good faith rather than being part of the hateful mob.
This is a consequence of the fact that very many people were very obviously not acting in good faith.