petemcewan 27 #1 Posted November 11, 2016 Are we approaching the end of mainstream news reporting and its replacement by social media ? Balance and objectivity are allegedly the guiding principles for televised and newspaper reporting. Donald Trump accused the mainstream media of bias. In this 21st century ,it’s possible for social media to generate its own news. However, such “news” may be completely fabricated and downright lies. Are we moving away from balance and objectivity and towards, “ just make it up “ ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke 1,445 #2 Posted November 11, 2016 Are we approaching the end of mainstream news reporting and its replacement by social media ? Balance and objectivity are allegedly the guiding principles for televised and newspaper reporting. Donald Trump accused the mainstream media of bias. In this 21st century ,it’s possible for social media to generate its own news. However, such “news” may be completely fabricated and downright lies. Are we moving away from balance and objectivity and towards, “ just make it up “ ? Hmmm... interesting question(s). As a guide, I wonder just how many posts on here are 'made up'? It's got to be well over 50% in my opinion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Randy 10 #3 Posted November 11, 2016 Are we approaching the end of mainstream news reporting and its replacement by social media ? No, social media is just a passing fad. Eventually fashions will change and people will get bored of living their lives through their smartphones and go back to more traditional media sources. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rogets 141 #4 Posted November 11, 2016 Are we approaching the end of mainstream news reporting and its replacement by social media ? Balance and objectivity are allegedly the guiding principles for televised and newspaper reporting. Donald Trump accused the mainstream media of bias. In this 21st century ,it’s possible for social media to generate its own news. However, such “news” may be completely fabricated and downright lies. Are we moving away from balance and objectivity and towards, “ just make it up “ ? If you want the news then go to david ickes you tube channel Its very interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell 863 #5 Posted November 11, 2016 No, news needs to be factual, any 2 Bob chimp can make stuff up and propagate lies on social media Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
unbeliever 10 #6 Posted November 11, 2016 Hmmm... interesting question(s). As a guide, I wonder just how many posts on here are 'made up'? It's got to be well over 50% in my opinion... i don't believe you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
phil752 10 #7 Posted November 11, 2016 No, news needs to be factual, any 2 Bob chimp can make stuff up and propagate lies on social media you really telling me the itv and the bbc are balanced and fair, they dont even go head to head on headlines, one will feature a story one night the other the same story the night after. Neither are balanced, why did the plight of children in Calais, not get a balanced view. Instead of no mark non celebs gets it, why is west Aleppo not shown gosh you could go on but they want you to know what they want you to now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid 218 #8 Posted November 11, 2016 Are we approaching the end of mainstream news reporting and its replacement by social media ?? Not sure if this question is related to the dumbing down in politics, say anything you like, true or not. I think its the people that are changing, not the news. Most can google any facts, but they dont seem to want to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
syne 10 #9 Posted November 11, 2016 you really telling me the itv and the bbc are balanced and fair, they dont even go head to head on headlines, one will feature a story one night the other the same story the night after. Neither are balanced, why did the plight of children in Calais, not get a balanced view. Instead of no mark non celebs gets it, why is west Aleppo not shown gosh you could go on but they want you to know what they want you to now. The pertinent word there is feature, the bbc will report on those stories they just aren't as high up on the feature list, it's not really much of a chore to find a bbc report on pretty much any subject, but there's only so much time and so much audience. It's not a surprise either to find there's some kind of bias to reporting esp when your audience, your supporters, and your masters are all just as human as yourself. You have to cater to your fans even if you don't have to be a supplicant to advertisers whims. Which way is your bbc news feed orientated? basic British front page headlines, http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/rss.xml?edition=uk Rest of world headlines, http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/rss.xml?edition=int Would you rather have fox News? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Penistone999 10 #10 Posted November 11, 2016 Are we approaching the end of mainstream news reporting and its replacement by social media ? Balance and objectivity are allegedly the guiding principles for televised and newspaper reporting. Donald Trump accused the mainstream media of bias. In this 21st century ,it’s possible for social media to generate its own news. However, such “news” may be completely fabricated and downright lies. Are we moving away from balance and objectivity and towards, “ just make it up “ ? The BBC have always had a left wing bias and an obsession with political correctness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
phil752 10 #11 Posted November 11, 2016 The pertinent word there is feature, the bbc will report on those stories they just aren't as high up on the feature list, it's not really much of a chore to find a bbc report on pretty much any subject, but there's only so much time and so much audience. It's not a surprise either to find there's some kind of bias to reporting esp when your audience, your supporters, and your masters are all just as human as yourself. You have to cater to your fans even if you don't have to be a supplicant to advertisers whims. Which way is your bbc news feed orientated? basic British front page headlines, http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/rss.xml?edition=uk Rest of world headlines, http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/rss.xml?edition=int Would you rather have fox News? Id rather have public service broadcast system the was balanced in informing the public, that after all pays for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
petemcewan 27 #12 Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) One problem with social media as a form of news reporting is the following. With sites such as Twitter and Facebook, people follow and are "friends" with a certain group of people. They are constantly reading comments from the same people and are constantly having their views reinforced. Unlike traditional news finding, where people are introduced to stories and ideas they may not have necessarily found on their own, they are presented with stories that may only be of interest to their immediate social circle. Edited November 12, 2016 by petemcewan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
