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The distinguishing factor for 'real' journalists over internet posters was that they could be trusted, but they have single-handedly destroyed their own credibi
by retox 8y ago
The distinguishing factor for 'real' journalists over internet posters was that they could be trusted, but they have single-handedly destroyed their own credibility over the last few years. The glut of online magazines, newspapers etc lead to the rise of click-bait just to make ends meet, which in turn lead to the sensationalism we see played out now.
There is good journalism going on, but it doesn't pay for these huge media companies that they have become.
- pnw_hazor 8y agoWe thought they could be trusted. Back when it was almost impossible to fact check them or seek alternative sources. Any given source have always been inaccurate or biased to one degree or another.
- iguy 8y agoYes, this is true. But there was also a business model in providing facts, when facts were hard to get. Now that they are a commodity, the business model seems to be in providing opinions.
- pnw_hazor 8y agoMore "Shouting" and hot takes for sure. But the bias driven inaccuracies were commonplace. As well as plenty of malice driven inaccuracies.