26-09-2014, 07:48am
Instant media promotes hype and sensation over fact....
Gone are the days where sources are checked, statements are researched and facts are held up against scrutiny. This is not so much a degradation of the media industry but us consumers demanding to know NOW.
Yes, WE are the ones to blame for allowing this trend of "news" to prosper. But the media dynasties don't care because they have pockets deep enough to pay any fine or payoff any litigation. Look at this morning, the Sydney Herald (I believe) is reported to have printed, and posted, the picture of an young Middle East looking guy under the banner of "terrorist" where in actual fact the person pictured had nothing to do with young guy that was shot dad. Imagine the hell that is going to follow him now?
Gone are the days where sources are checked, statements are researched and facts are held up against scrutiny. This is not so much a degradation of the media industry but us consumers demanding to know NOW.
Yes, WE are the ones to blame for allowing this trend of "news" to prosper. But the media dynasties don't care because they have pockets deep enough to pay any fine or payoff any litigation. Look at this morning, the Sydney Herald (I believe) is reported to have printed, and posted, the picture of an young Middle East looking guy under the banner of "terrorist" where in actual fact the person pictured had nothing to do with young guy that was shot dad. Imagine the hell that is going to follow him now?
BATFINK (aka Tony)
GOD gave us a mind to use.........
Suzuki gives us a reason to loose it!!!!
GOD gave us a mind to use.........
Suzuki gives us a reason to loose it!!!!