Star readers would stick with the terms “gypsy moth” and “deaf ears,” but were divided whether to remove an individual’s name from an online story after criminal charges were dropped. A headline referenced “deaf ears.” A common saying or insensitive reference? That compares to the 37 per cent who thought it was insensitive and insulting to those who are deaf or hard of hearing. One reader did complain when it appeared, telling me, “My daughter has deaf ears. I was pleased to see that 62 per cent of readers opposed the digital manipulation of a front-page photo to remove a microphone.

Source: thestar January 15, 2022 06:21 UTC