Media outlets now

The problem with media outlets now is that they all have an agenda to promote and will say and do anything to promote it. People don't have to follow any media outlets but they often do and they are often not very good outlets to follow when it comes to delivering balanced information, and not getting things out of proportion or causing hysteria (e.g covid). Most of us have a herd mentality and are inclined toward groupthink and so it's incredibly easy for the media to influence and manipulate masses of people.

These days, it's primarily left-wing outlets that are using horrible and incredibly toxic narratives to implement their agenda and gain control...sadly many people end up subscribing to their messaging, and believing what they say. The media is responsible for so much damage that it's almost unbelievable. Most of what's coming from the right now is a reaction to that, although many of them are prepared to lie as well. We have two sides willing to say practically anything to defend their agenda, attack the other side, and "win".

When I think of how they were during covid in particular, it makes me want to dismantle the news media. They say they are here to inform people, and while that is true to an extent, it is increasingly the case that they are only here to scare, influence, and compel you.

SW-User

There is and there will always be a bias in media. That's nothing new. People are biased in general.
A way to gain a more objective picture is through comparing different articles and news sources.

They are ideological because it's hard to put ones biases aside. Like you for example couldn't do that either and side with the right on this divide. Also there is something called market analysis so papers just like other medias know their core audience (academics or non academics, political view, what types of news they are most interested in...) and will cater to said audience. It's not as black and white as you put it.
Genuine question...how do you differ between alarmism and real problems? Is it according to your perception of a situation?

SW-User

@SW-User Most single parent families are not the result of death or physical violence. Usually, it's because people don't put enough effort into their relationship or family life and they just choose to pursue what they want to pursue. Arguing in front of children is bad and also damaging, but why do they have to argue to begin with?

Oh no...not sexist and racist structures! *pleads for help against these sexist and racist structures*

Those two words are just simply terrifying! How dare sexism and racism be so rampant and out of control! They're simply everywhere 😭

It seems to be that your idea of a conservative is just a moderate in reality, which is a scary thought.

SW-User

@SW-User I mean I am far left so even a "moderate" is right wing to me.
Sexism and racism is not out of control but does exist and is still a problem we are facing in society.