R. Crompton

I am confused/startled by the oft-repeated misuse by Global newscasters ( and those of other stations ) concerning the word "fulsome." It has usually been mentioned in the context of investigations, intimating " thorough " or "exhaustive." In fact, there is no such word as "fullsome." The correct dictionary-based usage of "fulsome" is in the context of activity/behaviour that is offensive or disgusting.

Decent news, weather and sports coverage that is delivered succinctly and with not too much personal opinion added in -- after all, the audience can make up its mind as to what social, political and moral principles are being advanced or ignored. Sometimes Global over-extends news items to a second or third day which by then, is no longer news. As with the other major B.C. news networks, there is often a misspelled word on the ticker. Some reporting needs to reflect more accurate terminology. A case in point is describing the condition of people who have been shot or stabbed as being "injured" or suffering "injuries" instead of the ages-old descriptive of being "wounded" or suffering "wounds."