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pepperg
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I always thought that they were supposed to report the news without bias.
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When did it become normal for reporters/journalists to be so biased?
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oliver_a2002
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The MSM has always been that way. We just never saw it until alternative media began to appear.
Yes, thay are supposed to be unbiased. And, the sad part is they think they still are.
Yes, thay are supposed to be unbiased. And, the sad part is they think they still are.
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Bawn Nyntyn Aytetu
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I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but news is, by definition, biased. Think about this:
Who decides what is news and what's not? Do you honestly believe that everyone who sees something happen sees the same things, and thinks about those things, and the event as a whole, in the same way. Here's a newsflash: everyone on Earth is different from everyone else, we are all unique, and nothing is ever the same. Everything changes, and everything is always changing.
So what does this mean for news? Every news program broadcasts different segments of news. When more than 1 program broadcasts the same event, each program presents their segment differently. When more than 1 program broadcasts footage from a single source, the source is interpreted differently by each segment presenter.
This is because individuals have opinions, beliefs, and principles, and there are so many of each to choose from. The owner of the broadcaster, for example, can intervene at any time and edit a segment to suit his/her opinion, and they often do, particularly regarding issues or events that are particularly volatile or controversial. The US federal election, for example, is one of those controversial issues that can literally divide a nation. In most cases the owner needn't intervene because the staff working at that broadcaster all have similar opinions, but within that group there are people at both extremes, who can present something inflammatory in the opinion of those with similar opinions, which can mean that when presented to everyone it's seen as insulting, or possibly even illegal, but it really is just the opinion of only one or a few people in power, and it will always be biased.
Who decides what is news and what's not? Do you honestly believe that everyone who sees something happen sees the same things, and thinks about those things, and the event as a whole, in the same way. Here's a newsflash: everyone on Earth is different from everyone else, we are all unique, and nothing is ever the same. Everything changes, and everything is always changing.
So what does this mean for news? Every news program broadcasts different segments of news. When more than 1 program broadcasts the same event, each program presents their segment differently. When more than 1 program broadcasts footage from a single source, the source is interpreted differently by each segment presenter.
This is because individuals have opinions, beliefs, and principles, and there are so many of each to choose from. The owner of the broadcaster, for example, can intervene at any time and edit a segment to suit his/her opinion, and they often do, particularly regarding issues or events that are particularly volatile or controversial. The US federal election, for example, is one of those controversial issues that can literally divide a nation. In most cases the owner needn't intervene because the staff working at that broadcaster all have similar opinions, but within that group there are people at both extremes, who can present something inflammatory in the opinion of those with similar opinions, which can mean that when presented to everyone it's seen as insulting, or possibly even illegal, but it really is just the opinion of only one or a few people in power, and it will always be biased.
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Remember Charlie
Guest
That is a good question for CNN.Look up the most bias T.V. networks.The media has a big influence on the public and more control should be regulated , how the lies and rumors are started ,stated and reported.They should be held responsible,fined and made more aware of.The public has the right to hear the truth,without confusing the facts...
Most have become ,the Enquirer and Star tabloids,when reporting the facts.
Most have become ,the Enquirer and Star tabloids,when reporting the facts.