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Originally posted by DeltAlum
And many have been wrong. But whatever.
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Unlike major news sources, which (especially of late) have been spot-on?
Honestly, DA, I think here you're showing some homerism, as 'blogging has really taken a deep swipe at the modern media, and the reality is that this new sort of 'check' on 'big media' has (apparently) been needed for quite some time.
It fits the overall motif of the internet, though, and I'll grant you that - it gives everyone a voice, which is not always a good thing. However, to deny the influence or role of 'bloggers in many current media scandels (as well as the way 'big media' has to cover its own ass now against future f- ups) seems pretty disingenuous . . .
One more thing to think of - it seems you really disapprove of using these sources as 'news' compared to those souces that are governed by the rules of journalistic integrity. I'll openly question whether those rules have been taking precedence of late - perhaps instead, the balancing effect of open 'blogging can lead to a return to those ideals by media sources.