BpLkSm2 · 31-35, M
I don't trust any media whatsoever
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JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
I don't know about all that "truth" in the comments section either.
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
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@JaggedLittlePill: What you say will not persuade me, nor what i say persuade you. So I refuse to engage in any online "debate", for it will only cause anger and division..I simply answered the question with my opinion based on what I have seen, that's all..and like they say, opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one..be that as it may, for whoever said never discuss politics and religion was a wise person..
@JaggedLittlePill: Are you joking? The Podesta e-mails have barely been mentioned by the media, CNN even went as far as to say that it's illegal for anyone but them to read those e-mails.
If your right, then you must be able to give me an example of some of the bad coverage she received over those e-mails.
Also, he can be as big of an asshole as he wants to be, it still can't compete with the overwhelming evidence brought to light recently concerning her criminal conduct. Especially the stuff about Saudi Arabia and Qatar funding her campaign, which is by US law a crime....
If your right, then you must be able to give me an example of some of the bad coverage she received over those e-mails.
Also, he can be as big of an asshole as he wants to be, it still can't compete with the overwhelming evidence brought to light recently concerning her criminal conduct. Especially the stuff about Saudi Arabia and Qatar funding her campaign, which is by US law a crime....
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
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@voyelle: i said retired!!!! eww!!!! xP
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Largely. I say that meaning I don't believe media seeks to disseminate fraudulent or untruthful information.
Yes, they skew stories to garner the best ratings possible. Media has gone from journalism to entertainment. That said, if you can't see the occasional bias and correct for it, you probably shouldn't be listening to media.
Yes, they skew stories to garner the best ratings possible. Media has gone from journalism to entertainment. That said, if you can't see the occasional bias and correct for it, you probably shouldn't be listening to media.
Hi Oconner ... media moves observations, occassionally facts ... they have a responsibility to move the info along in context, no more
But media also does filtering and prioritization
Done well, it might be good
Done wrong, it is worst than no news
It is abundantly clear, filtering, priorization and context have bias .. intentional or unintentional.
Much bias is simply local bias ... For example; NYC, the biggest news hub ... they are cool people, but they have a different bias than Des Moines Iowa or Clearwater, FL
As soon as any bias enters the filtering, prioritization or context process ... all news becomes doubtful.
NYC has a reputation for promoting liberalism ... should we be surprised that some of that bias creeps into the news? ... nope
Should we then trust the media? ... nope
But media also does filtering and prioritization
Done well, it might be good
Done wrong, it is worst than no news
It is abundantly clear, filtering, priorization and context have bias .. intentional or unintentional.
Much bias is simply local bias ... For example; NYC, the biggest news hub ... they are cool people, but they have a different bias than Des Moines Iowa or Clearwater, FL
As soon as any bias enters the filtering, prioritization or context process ... all news becomes doubtful.
NYC has a reputation for promoting liberalism ... should we be surprised that some of that bias creeps into the news? ... nope
Should we then trust the media? ... nope
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@questionWeaver: I don't disagree with you. Journalism could be taken at face value much more purely in earlier times. But every region will skew to its concerns and perceptions, and each station in that region will do the same. Add to that the need for ratings that never used to weight so heavily, and the stories of the day and their true importance is anyone's guess.
I can say I absolutely despise the fact that unverified, partial input information and pure conjecture pass as news these days. By placing "What if" in front of any headline, it makes news and no one can cry foul. It's a disgrace.
I can say I absolutely despise the fact that unverified, partial input information and pure conjecture pass as news these days. By placing "What if" in front of any headline, it makes news and no one can cry foul. It's a disgrace.
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I find this debate rather absurd. So would you believe the fringe media? They are even worse.
The mainstream media largely tries to cover all issues. Is the coverage always balanced? No. But they do show both views, and there are serious and good journalists out there who can be trusted.
Is Fox news trustworthy? No. Is Chris Wallace trustworthy? Yes.
The mainstream media largely tries to cover all issues. Is the coverage always balanced? No. But they do show both views, and there are serious and good journalists out there who can be trusted.
Is Fox news trustworthy? No. Is Chris Wallace trustworthy? Yes.
Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F
I trust everyone and everything
Isn't that the definition of naivety?
SteelHands · 61-69, M
What's my 3rd choice?
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Would not go so far as calling them crooked.
But, one bad engineer, means we look at all the other engineers carefully, requiring second opinions.
It is no different for the media ...
But, one bad engineer, means we look at all the other engineers carefully, requiring second opinions.
It is no different for the media ...
Picklebobble · 56-60, M
Not since the 80's when it became a popular mouthpiece for dodgy businessmen.