People accuse journalism of being too personal; but to me it has always seemed far too impersonal. It is charged with tearing away the veils from private life; but it seems to me to be always dropping diaphanous but blinding veils between men and men. The Yellow Press is abused for exposing facts which are private; I wish the Yellow Press did anything so valuable. It is exactly the decisive individual touches that it never gives; and a proof of this is that after one has met a man a million times in the newspapers it is always a complete shock and reversal to meet him in real life.

Summary

In this quote, the author criticizes journalism for being impersonal despite its reputation for revealing personal information. They argue that instead of truly exposing the essence of individuals, journalism often creates a barrier between people by presenting them through distorted perspectives. The author desires a type of journalism that goes beyond sensationalism and surface-level information, seeking more authentic and intimate portrayals of individuals. The mention of the Yellow Press criticizes it for focusing on private facts rather than providing a deeper understanding of a person's character. Ultimately, the author suggests that journalism lacks the ability to truly capture the multifaceted nature of individuals.

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