20.11.2018
The coverage was about a new internet game. Journalist said that
there were “several cases of suicide” among players. Journalist
said that the game was very dangerous and despite this included
most of the information about it. The reportage included
information about the game principles, how to contact it and the
number you have to call to start playing, which is not ethical. The
Council thought that the journalistic product should not be an
instrument for a minor to start playing dangerous game; therefore,
Council decided that the 8th principle (children’s interest) was
violated.
Applicant answered questions via phone. Responding journalist did
not attend the hearing or provide a response.