Journalists here at PLGNN follow specific standards in order to provide accurate, uncorrupted, high quality news to the people of the world.
Anonymous Writing
Anonymous Writing
PLGNN no longer allows writers to publish articles anonymously. Articles published before May 5, 2024 were able to published anonymous, however due to updated internal policies, articles are no longer allowed to be published onto our website. Writers are now required to have their first and last name on their profile, along with a headshot and a short biography. We do not allow our writers to use pen names.
Investment and Ownership
Our investors and owners do not affect what is published in any way, shape, or form. Investors and journalists have no communication throughout the writing and publication of news stories. If an investor chooses to remove their investment in PLGNN due to them being upset over topics covered, PLGNN will not attempt to retain that investment in any way.
Use of Visual Media
PLGNN uses many different forms of media in order give readers the most information possible. We get our media from a variety of sources, which include copyright free images, images publicly posted by individuals to social media, and from other news sources.
We do not alter any photos or videos in any way that would affect how the photo or video is perceived by readers/viewers. However, we do permit the cropping of photos as long as nothing important to the story is being removed. PLGNN also permits the raising or lowering of audio levels on videos, however there will be a note stating that the audio's level was modified.
Providing Attribution And Anonymous Sources
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Investment and Ownership
Our investors and owners do not affect what is published in any way, shape, or form. Investors and journalists have no communication throughout the writing and publication of news stories. If an investor chooses to remove their investment in PLGNN due to them being upset over topics covered, PLGNN will not attempt to retain that investment in any way.
Use of Visual Media
PLGNN uses many different forms of media in order give readers the most information possible. We get our media from a variety of sources, which include copyright free images, images publicly posted by individuals to social media, and from other news sources.
We do not alter any photos or videos in any way that would affect how the photo or video is perceived by readers/viewers. However, we do permit the cropping of photos as long as nothing important to the story is being removed. PLGNN also permits the raising or lowering of audio levels on videos, however there will be a note stating that the audio's level was modified.
Providing Attribution And Anonymous Sources
PLGNN will often source information from other news sites in order to provide the full story. The information used will be sourced and cited, with a link either underlined, bolded, or colored. Information taken from other news sites will be vetted to make sure the information is accurate and non-biased.
We only use information from anonymous sources if the source is known to be reliable, or in a position of having direct knowledge of the information. Anonymous sources will not be used if their information is biased or speculative.
Inappropriate Language
PLGNN does not use any vulgar language in any articles, unless we are stating direct quotes. Any inappropriate language used in text will have at least one letter replaced with an asterisk.
We only use information from anonymous sources if the source is known to be reliable, or in a position of having direct knowledge of the information. Anonymous sources will not be used if their information is biased or speculative.
Inappropriate Language
PLGNN does not use any vulgar language in any articles, unless we are stating direct quotes. Any inappropriate language used in text will have at least one letter replaced with an asterisk.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
PLGNN does not use any form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write our news articles. However, we do run our articles and website pages through AI chatbots and websites to check for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctation mistakes. This does not mean we do not use editors. PLGNN uses a system of editors to review articles before publication. Any PLGNN writer who uses AI to generate and or write their articles will be immediately removed from our team.
Graphic Photos/Videos
Under specific circumstances, PLGNN uses graphic photos and videos that some readers may find disturbing. The articles containing these photos or videos will give a warning in at the beginning of the article.
Photos or videos that contain nudity or sexually explicit imagery will be censored, however some exceptions may apply in specific cases.
Sponsorship
Graphic Photos/Videos
Under specific circumstances, PLGNN uses graphic photos and videos that some readers may find disturbing. The articles containing these photos or videos will give a warning in at the beginning of the article.
Photos or videos that contain nudity or sexually explicit imagery will be censored, however some exceptions may apply in specific cases.
Sponsorship
PLGNN does use sponsors, however we have specific policies when it comes to sponsors and payments from sponsors.
We do not allow sponsored articles, which means we do not take payments from companies to write about them or any other group.
PLGNN will accept products from companies to review, however it will be clearly stated within the article that we were sent this product, and we will do everything in our power to make the review as fair and unbiased as possible.
Sponsors will be disclosed here, and we are always looking for new sponsors to fund our coverage.
Investigative Journalism
Investigative journalism is a controversial and much needed form of journalism in which our journalists personally investigative stories. These investigations are carefully monitored by PLGNN in order to limit harm to our journalists and prevent false information from being spread.
Before doing an investigation, PLGNN journalists will need permission from an executive in order to start the process. The investigation will be carefully monitored by a hand-picked editor. PLGNN journalists will be required to follow the law in their specific area at all times while doing an investigation. PLGNN does permit the use of hidden cameras during investigations. Should anything illegal be discovered, it will immediately be reported to the proper authorities.
We do not allow sponsored articles, which means we do not take payments from companies to write about them or any other group.
PLGNN will accept products from companies to review, however it will be clearly stated within the article that we were sent this product, and we will do everything in our power to make the review as fair and unbiased as possible.
Sponsors will be disclosed here, and we are always looking for new sponsors to fund our coverage.
Investigative Journalism
Investigative journalism is a controversial and much needed form of journalism in which our journalists personally investigative stories. These investigations are carefully monitored by PLGNN in order to limit harm to our journalists and prevent false information from being spread.
Before doing an investigation, PLGNN journalists will need permission from an executive in order to start the process. The investigation will be carefully monitored by a hand-picked editor. PLGNN journalists will be required to follow the law in their specific area at all times while doing an investigation. PLGNN does permit the use of hidden cameras during investigations. Should anything illegal be discovered, it will immediately be reported to the proper authorities.