Congratulations, Huffs. That’s awesome about the house. I’ve had similar issue with true crime podcasts. I believe I’m able to emphasize enough with victims and their families, that I know I’d be immensely disturbed by the gleeful and glib nature of a lot of them if I had a personal connection. There are a few that will sometimes times pause and reflect on that when covering a case that’s only a decade or two old and that is heartening (oh good, these podcasters still have their humanity). I think they need to imagine a victims family member listening to their words, that should be enough to curtail any silliness disrespectful delivery.
But if I was personally connected to a crime, what would anger me the most about any true crime coverage would be rampant speculation or gross inaccuracies. So I’d probably read none of it unless I was the one providing some of the information. “If” is probably denial. And so is “probably.” Therapy is a wonderful thing.
Congrats on the house, Steve. You’re the only “true crime” writer that I’ve consistently followed for this long, precisely because you have compassion and empathy for the individuals involved. Myself, as much as true crime pulls and fascinates, I’ve pulled away somewhat. Listen to sometimes silly and credulous paranormal shit (what am I? Neither a believer nor a skeptic. Weird shit happens, I dunno) because bizarre creatures living in the deep dark are rarely as terrifying as humans.
I’m here for whatever you want to share. You’re an empathetic, talented writer with a real gift for putting into writing the things we need to think about. Thanks. And I’m glad that the good ship Huff is righting a bit. We all lose our way sometimes in the storm.
Congratulations, Huffs. That’s awesome about the house. I’ve had similar issue with true crime podcasts. I believe I’m able to emphasize enough with victims and their families, that I know I’d be immensely disturbed by the gleeful and glib nature of a lot of them if I had a personal connection. There are a few that will sometimes times pause and reflect on that when covering a case that’s only a decade or two old and that is heartening (oh good, these podcasters still have their humanity). I think they need to imagine a victims family member listening to their words, that should be enough to curtail any silliness disrespectful delivery.
But if I was personally connected to a crime, what would anger me the most about any true crime coverage would be rampant speculation or gross inaccuracies. So I’d probably read none of it unless I was the one providing some of the information. “If” is probably denial. And so is “probably.” Therapy is a wonderful thing.
Tell me about it. Never needed it more than the last year or so.
Congrats on the house, Steve. You’re the only “true crime” writer that I’ve consistently followed for this long, precisely because you have compassion and empathy for the individuals involved. Myself, as much as true crime pulls and fascinates, I’ve pulled away somewhat. Listen to sometimes silly and credulous paranormal shit (what am I? Neither a believer nor a skeptic. Weird shit happens, I dunno) because bizarre creatures living in the deep dark are rarely as terrifying as humans.
I’m here for whatever you want to share. You’re an empathetic, talented writer with a real gift for putting into writing the things we need to think about. Thanks. And I’m glad that the good ship Huff is righting a bit. We all lose our way sometimes in the storm.