It's another case of people struggling with huge numbers. We just aren't prepared to tackle millions/billions/trillions very well.

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wpietri 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

I'm ok with generic people struggling with that. But anybody covering tech or business should be able to work effectively with the numbers at hand. Anything less is journalistic malpractice.

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psunavy03 2 days ago | parent [-]

There's arguably more journalistic malpractice going on than actual journalism.

Think back to anything you can speak to with some authority, personally or professionally. Think of the last time a reporter actually got it right. It does happen, and there are a few good journalists still out there who care about getting the facts and the issues right. But it's buried under a pile of ignorant rage-baiting slop.

	▲	fooblaster 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		Unfortunately, it really depends who you consider a journalist. With internet advertising destroying journalism as a revenue source, as anyone can really say anything about who they are

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_carbyau_ 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

We should rephrase things in % terms. IE this payout is X% of their net profit from last year.