Now the BBC gets lazy and stupid

I've said it before and I've said it again: if I'm not your friend, you call me something that begins with Mister. It's what we were taught as young children, and it's just respectful.

Apparently the BBC has begun emulating its boorish counterparts across the ocean: it must no longer sees fit to refer to people - such as Maribel Dominguez - in a proper manner, opting to use the hatefully rude form of a last name with no honorific. It may be an attempt to save 1/2 % of its story space, or maybe just cater to more stupid of its readers who apparently can't read and remember what 'Ms' means.

Apparently the BBC realises its mistake: they neglect a byline as well. Perhaps Neglect is the word of the day?

Referring to people poorly is a 'gateway' behaviour pattern; soon they'll be talking like John Wayne and driving great big SUVs. I used to respect the BBC, but I don't expect I will for much longer.