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I don't know much about journalism, but I do know a bit about information gathering. A primary source that is social media based? Well let's just say I just
by bilbo0s 4y ago
I don't know much about journalism, but I do know a bit about information gathering.
A primary source that is social media based?
Well
let's just say I just wouldn't stake a large force on that information, and I wouldn't advise you do so either. If it actually counts, social media is not terribly reliable these days.
- knaik94 4y agoI agree, but I specifically meant in the context of local news, people are accessible in a way most weren't pre-broadband. Even the largest news organizations and presentations have started using zoom call recordings in segments. I agree with you that social media is terrible at meaningful filtering and aggregation. Verifying a source will always be a necessary part of journalism, regardless of medium.