A +
An unbiased presentation of facts as discovered . They allow the listener/reader/viewer to establish a wide range of views based on many facts. The news is never presented with emotional overtones which might lead or influence the audience
Many sides of any and all issues are covered in order to allow the audience to form their own views - The news reports the reactions of the people
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B +
The news tends to show all sides but covers the news in partisan terms Although they allow others to talk and present their views rebuttals are designed to lead the viewers to a specific point of view(s) or set of views . The news reports reactions of the public but points out flaws of those who oppose them more so than those who agree with them
B stations attempt to appear A stations but appearance and substance contradict each other
C
Clear bias is shown and emotional tones and imagery are often used instead of information -- News only reports certain views - Those who agree with the presenters are often considered experts and high caliber professionals where those who oppose the views of the station(s) are often found on the street - seen as mentally ill or in some other manner deranged
C news delivery makes no attempt to look like an A station but often yells "this is the way it is" and makes all efforts to appear as the only one telling the "truth"
D
The bias is clear with emotional tones and symbols . Only facts that agree with the station(s) will be presented Opposition is always labeled and strong negative emotional images and words are often used to describe "other" views
D stations will often accuse competition of being unpatriotic or spreading lies they rely on repetition and emotion with very little information The information is always emotionally charged
F
Name calling and emotional symbols have reaced a fever pitch --- "News" is repeated in small bullet points and with blatantly leading presenters - All opposition are evil traitors and only the stupid or the dangerous would listen to "other" points of view or information - They are blatant in telling you their point of view and cover reactions that enforce how right they are --- All opposition is demonized and dismissed --- NO information is given
F station(s) make no attempt to hide their opinion or to present any other views -- They often hide behind legal rulings and threaten people with law suits or demonetization for simply presenting different views --
F stations are almost always found in totalitarian regimes -- they sometimes usher in a totalitarian regime
Rate the news coverage you receive from the "main stream
An unbiased presentation of facts as discovered . They allow the listener/reader/viewer to establish a wide range of views based on many facts. The news is never presented with emotional overtones which might lead or influence the audience
Many sides of any and all issues are covered in order to allow the audience to form their own views - The news reports the reactions of the people
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B +
The news tends to show all sides but covers the news in partisan terms Although they allow others to talk and present their views rebuttals are designed to lead the viewers to a specific point of view(s) or set of views . The news reports reactions of the public but points out flaws of those who oppose them more so than those who agree with them
B stations attempt to appear A stations but appearance and substance contradict each other
C
Clear bias is shown and emotional tones and imagery are often used instead of information -- News only reports certain views - Those who agree with the presenters are often considered experts and high caliber professionals where those who oppose the views of the station(s) are often found on the street - seen as mentally ill or in some other manner deranged
C news delivery makes no attempt to look like an A station but often yells "this is the way it is" and makes all efforts to appear as the only one telling the "truth"
D
The bias is clear with emotional tones and symbols . Only facts that agree with the station(s) will be presented Opposition is always labeled and strong negative emotional images and words are often used to describe "other" views
D stations will often accuse competition of being unpatriotic or spreading lies they rely on repetition and emotion with very little information The information is always emotionally charged
F
Name calling and emotional symbols have reaced a fever pitch --- "News" is repeated in small bullet points and with blatantly leading presenters - All opposition are evil traitors and only the stupid or the dangerous would listen to "other" points of view or information - They are blatant in telling you their point of view and cover reactions that enforce how right they are --- All opposition is demonized and dismissed --- NO information is given
F station(s) make no attempt to hide their opinion or to present any other views -- They often hide behind legal rulings and threaten people with law suits or demonetization for simply presenting different views --
F stations are almost always found in totalitarian regimes -- they sometimes usher in a totalitarian regime
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