I think total system collapse is used synonymously with a total societal collapse, which could stem from a single infrastructure system collapsing. Quite a thing to happen in a single day.
Blackout doesn't strictly refer to electrical. Communication blackout is an example. Another example is for certain sports on TV may have a blackout due to contract negotiations and whatnot.
If somebody reads the first sentence of the article they would know it is electrical though...
Nope, the headline gets way more views. They've click-baited the headline on purpose. I'll accept "irresponsible news editing" if you like as any actual reporter [no true Scotsman, anyone‽] would have made sure it's clear that it's not societal collapse as the headline intimates.
National news outlets should hold themselves to high standards and not be reduced to scummy clickbaiting tactics. And yes, including in headlines; probably, especially headlines. It's disrespectful to the UK public who pay their wages, and irresponsible.
The BBC are absolutely coasting on past reputation.
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They mean 'total electrical system collapse'. Incredibly irresponsible reporting from the BBC, as sadly we've come to expect.
"Blackout" kind of implies "electrical", no?
I think total system collapse is used synonymously with a total societal collapse, which could stem from a single infrastructure system collapsing. Quite a thing to happen in a single day.
Blackout doesn't strictly refer to electrical. Communication blackout is an example. Another example is for certain sports on TV may have a blackout due to contract negotiations and whatnot.
If somebody reads the first sentence of the article they would know it is electrical though...
its a quote. would you rather they mis quote?
plus its prefaced by blackout, so the context is clearly (electrical) system.
Finally it's a headline. You're supposed to read the article before judging whether it's 'irresponsible reporting'
Nope, the headline gets way more views. They've click-baited the headline on purpose. I'll accept "irresponsible news editing" if you like as any actual reporter [no true Scotsman, anyone‽] would have made sure it's clear that it's not societal collapse as the headline intimates.
National news outlets should hold themselves to high standards and not be reduced to scummy clickbaiting tactics. And yes, including in headlines; probably, especially headlines. It's disrespectful to the UK public who pay their wages, and irresponsible.
The BBC are absolutely coasting on past reputation.