Mike Wise was suspended for trying to pull a “goof” on other media outlets.

Whoops.

I think the suspension is harsh but deserved. Mike and the Washington Post are beacons of process and hopefully journalistic integrity. This joke crossed the line. Mike is paying a steep price. He has taken accountability for his actions which is the first step in atonement. I know for I have made lots of mistakes in my life and career as well. And Twitter has a technical glitch – it needs to be held accountable, too, to its users for lack of uptime!

Playing with integrity is a third rail for journalists. Don’t touch.

Read this one. What do you think?