There were gatekeepers before, who generally acted responsibly. Now that anyone can publish anything, and make it appear reasonably professional, there's much

There were gatekeepers before, who generally acted responsibly. Now that anyone can publish anything, and make it appear reasonably professional, there's much more competition for everyone's attention. And the media outlets who cater to specific biases, and are outspoken and over-the-top, seem to win the attention.