yes shoddy and unprofessional--- esp if your intention is not stated from the outset... we choose not to use our real names but we aspire to transparency on this website about our intentions.

so here is a little writing frame for you:
I am a journalist/reporter for ..............
I would like to write a feature/article about.....
because..........
from ............... point of view/impartial
i would like to hear your opinions and please if anyone would be willing to be open please pm me. thank you shabina

i have been asked a couple of times to be interviewed on differing topics.... and i declined

all respect to he who asked and accepted a polite refusal

i express my views behind my virtual veil!

ramadan kareem DG.....