As part of RTE’s new UpFront strand they have a debate via WhatsApp. The transcript is then published on the website. You can see an example of it [here.](https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0127/1352261-do-irish-politicians-have-high-standards-in-office/)
The reason I love this is that they can’t shout over each other, they have time to articulate their points, and it just feels like a more informative way to do debates. It’s good modern thinking from someone in RTÉ and I hope this happens more. Imagine a WhatsApp chat with Mary Lou and Micháel. That would be awdome.
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As long as there is an openness about who exactly is involved in the writing of the messages I think it could be an interesting idea.
I really like this. Honestly very refreshing approach!
Let’s see how much engagement a positive RTÉ post will get on this sub…
Who the hell wants to read what those two said!
Sure, give a Meta app more users…
I’d say all Leo’s messages would be gifs.
I feel this excludes people like Danny Healy Rae who are still rocking an old Nokia.