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Originally posted by KSig RC
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.
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This is more in my line of thinking on the whole process. My last year of school, blogging was a big topic of conversation in all of my journalism classes. These professors (all of whom had great credentials in major media markets) also were very cautious in praising the spreading of blogs, instead taking more of DeltAlum's stance.
I really think it is a dividing line between new and old journalism at this point, and there can be parallels drawn to the journalism of the early 20th century (Hearst, Henry Luce, etc.). Granted blogs give much more people more access, which can limit credibility, but there are some bloggers out there who really are doing a great job.
I don't think the media has fallen as hard as people say it has, but at the same time I think competition from blogs can help raise the quality of all media.
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