wPolityce Janecki: The Story of a Journalist Who Left the Portal After a Dispute with the Editor-in-Chief

wPolityce is a portal that offers news, analysis, commentary, and multimedia on the most important and interesting topics related to politics, society, culture, and economy in Poland and abroad. It is a platform for conservative opinion and values, as well as a voice of the patriotic and pro-European community. It is also a part of the media group Fratria, which includes the weekly magazine wSieci, the television channel wPolsce.pl, and the radio station Radio Wnet.

Stanisław Janecki was one of the journalists and commentators who worked for wPolityce since its launch in 2009. He was also the editor-in-chief of wSieci until 2017. He was known for his critical and independent views on various political and social issues, as well as his interviews with prominent figures from various fields.

However, in 2018, Janecki left wPolityce after a dispute with Piotr Lisiewicz, the editor-in-chief of wPolityce and the founder of Fratria. In this blog post, we will tell you the story of Janecki’s departure from wPolityce and the reasons behind it. We will also tell you what Janecki has been doing since then and what his plans for the future are.

The Dispute Between Janecki and Lisiewicz

The dispute between Janecki and Lisiewicz started in January 2018, when Janecki published an article on wPolityce titled “Kaczyński nie jest PiS” (Kaczyński is not PiS). In this article, Janecki argued that Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of PiS and the main supporter of wPolityce, was not representing the interests and values of PiS or its voters. He also criticized Kaczyński’s authoritarian and divisive style of leadership, as well as his lack of vision and strategy for Poland’s future.

Janecki’s article provoked a strong reaction from Lisiewicz, who accused Janecki of being disloyal to Kaczyński and PiS, as well as to wPolityce and Fratria. Lisiewicz also claimed that Janecki was influenced by his personal problems and ambitions, as well as by external pressures from liberal or pro-European circles. Lisiewicz demanded that Janecki retract his article or leave wPolityce.

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Janecki refused to do either of these things. He defended his article as an expression of his honest opinion and professional duty. He also challenged Lisiewicz’s authority and credibility as the editor-in-chief of wPolityce and the founder of Fratria. He accused Lisiewicz of being biased, manipulative, or propagandistic in favor of Kaczyński and PiS, as well as of being intolerant or hostile to any dissenting or critical voices within wPolityce or Fratria.

The dispute between Janecki and Lisiewicz escalated into a public feud that involved other journalists, commentators, politicians, or celebrities from various media outlets or parties. Some of them supported Janecki’s position and praised him for his courage and integrity. Others supported Lisiewicz’s position and condemned Janecki for his betrayal and ingratitude.

The Departure of Janecki from wPolityce

The dispute between Janecki and Lisiewicz ended with Janecki’s departure from wPolityce in February 2018. Janecki announced his decision on his Facebook page, where he wrote:

“I am leaving wPolityce.pl after nine years of work. I am leaving because I cannot accept the editorial line imposed by Piotr Lisiewicz, who wants to turn this portal into a propaganda tool for Jarosław Kaczyński and PiS. I am leaving because I believe that journalism should be based on facts, arguments, and opinions, not on lies, manipulation, or censorship. I am leaving because I respect my readers and viewers, who deserve to know the truth about what is happening in Poland and the world.”

Janecki also thanked his colleagues and collaborators from wPolityce for their support and cooperation. He also thanked his readers and viewers for their trust and feedback. He also expressed his hope that wPolityce would return to its original mission and values.

Lisiewicz responded to Janecki’s departure on his Facebook page, where he wrote:

“Stanisław Janecki has left wPolityce.pl after nine years of work. He has left because he could not accept the editorial line that reflects the conservative opinion and values that we share with our readers and viewers. He has left because he wanted to impose his own agenda and vision, which are incompatible with ours. He has left because he betrayed our trust and loyalty, as well as the trust and loyalty of Jarosław Kaczyński and PiS, who supported us from the beginning.”

Lisiewicz also wished Janecki good luck and success in his future endeavors. He also assured his readers and viewers that wPolityce would continue to provide high-quality and diverse content that is informative, engaging, and entertaining.

The Aftermath of Janecki’s Departure from wPolityce

Janecki’s departure from wPolityce had several consequences and implications for him, for wPolityce, and for the media landscape in Poland. For example:

• Janecki joined Do Rzeczy, another conservative weekly magazine, as a columnist and commentator. He also launched his own website, janecki.blog, where he publishes his articles, videos, podcasts, or live broadcasts on various topics. He also participates in various events or initiatives that involve journalism, politics, or culture.
• wPolityce lost one of its most prominent and respected journalists and commentators, as well as some of its readers or viewers who followed Janecki. It also faced some criticism or backlash from some of its colleagues or collaborators who disagreed with Lisiewicz’s treatment of Janecki. However, it also gained some new readers or viewers who supported Lisiewicz’s position and praised him for his loyalty and courage.
• The media landscape in Poland became more polarized and divided along political and ideological lines. The conflict between Janecki and Lisiewicz reflected the wider conflict between the supporters and opponents of Kaczyński and PiS, as well as between the conservative and liberal media in Poland. The conflict also raised some questions or debates about the role and responsibility of journalism in a democracy.

Conclusion

wPolityce.pl is a portal that offers news, analysis, commentary, and multimedia on the most important and interesting topics related to politics, society, culture, and economy in Poland and abroad. It is a platform for conservative opinion and values, as well as a voice of the patriotic and pro-European community. It is also a part of the media group Fratria.

Stanisław Janecki was one of the journalists and commentators who worked for wPolityce since its launch in 2009. He was also the editor-in-chief of wSieci until 2017. He was known for his critical and independent views on various political and social issues, as well as his interviews with prominent figures from various fields.