Alaska Darin Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Ok, what do you think about the visciousness of the media- its never been this bad. 604612[/snapback] Mostly because the people have never been this idiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo in Pa Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 The thing I think you are all forgetting is that the 'media' is a business - their first objective is to make money. A conservitive friend of mine was complaining that all the positive stories coming out of Iraq are being ignored or buried far from the front pages. My response is that the newspapers are in business to sell their product - this is the capitalist way isn't it - bad news sells. You have to remember that all decisions - whether you are selling widgets or newspapers - are made with the bottom line as first priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 The thing I think you are all forgetting is that the 'media' is a business - their first objective is to make money. A conservitive friend of mine was complaining that all the positive stories coming out of Iraq are being ignored or buried far from the front pages.My response is that the newspapers are in business to sell their product - this is the capitalist way isn't it - bad news sells. You have to remember that all decisions - whether you are selling widgets or newspapers - are made with the bottom line as first priority. 605516[/snapback] I think we should be asking ourselves- why does bad news sell better- or who put that concept in our heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromagnum Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Why does the media report about some blond haired and blue eyed girl that disappeared on aruba 6 months ago, everyday. And teenagers in my old neighborhood get shot to death, and get 10 lines in the local paper, then on to the next story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Why does the media report about some blond haired and blue eyed girl that disappeared on aruba 6 months ago, everyday. And teenagers in my old neighborhood get shot to death, and get 10 lines in the local paper, then on to the next story. 605585[/snapback] Maybe you got some ugly neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromagnum Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe you got some ugly neighbors. 605594[/snapback] So, the stylish clothes they wear, did'nt warrant airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 VA, seriously, you should shave that beard. You're beginning to look like... Well, let's just say they're no longer going to let you pre-board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I think they go beond that- they want to CREATE the story, and they want to go after those they dont like, and dig things up- even if there is no reason to look 605385[/snapback] There is a noticable difference with Fox News. When they report news, they very seldom add comments. No ''tsk-tsk" or "what a way to spend money" or "we'll see if there is something more here, hmmm...". CNN's, MSNBC, the broadcasters do that all the time. Certainly Fox's commentary is conservative - but they do a good job of keeping the raised eyebrows and little snide asides at bay when reporting a story. They seperate news reporting from editorializing. No Katie Couric squaking out a news item while bugging an eyeball out, no Lou Dobbs imperiously assuming that any and all of the nation's economic woes magically came into being in January 2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 The thing I think you are all forgetting is that the 'media' is a business - their first objective is to make money. A conservitive friend of mine was complaining that all the positive stories coming out of Iraq are being ignored or buried far from the front pages.My response is that the newspapers are in business to sell their product - this is the capitalist way isn't it - bad news sells. You have to remember that all decisions - whether you are selling widgets or newspapers - are made with the bottom line as first priority. 605516[/snapback] In the media there are a few powerful forces at work: 1) Ratings/Sales 2) Careerism - (Nobody is remembered for breaking that incredibly happy story.) 3) A filter that streamlines news to fit 1 and 2. Ergo, your nightly news is pre-chewed so there is little ambiguity or complexity to digest, and iconic. Just think, what are the images of the Iraq war that the media has broadcast and rebroadcast- I can think of a few - the statue toppling, the bagged head guy at Abu Garaib, Jessica Lynch, that armless and legless little boy, etc. You can be familiar with all these iconic images and know sh-- about what is happening there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I think we should be asking ourselves- why does bad news sell better- or who put that concept in our heads 605558[/snapback] For the same reason traffic gets backed uo in I95 for four miles cause people are slowing down to look at a traffic accident For the same reason that people come out of thier house and gawk when they see a blue light down the street. For the same reason that people watch shows like COPS. Because deep down, most people like to see others in pain or hurt. Most people are selfish, clueless, mindless automotons. I hate people. Maybe the superflu will wipe the virus that is humanity from the Earth. Sorry, I'm feeling a bit melodramatic today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Most people are selfish, clueless, mindless automotons. I hate people. Maybe the superflu will wipe the virus that is humanity from the Earth. You ever run across a guy named VABills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 You ever run across a guy named VABills? 605770[/snapback] I was thinking Darin, but that works as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Certainly Fox's commentary is conservative - but they do a good job of keeping the raised eyebrows and little snide asides at bay when reporting a story. They seperate news reporting from editorializing. 605673[/snapback] I'm sure that'll change if a Democrat gets in the White House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I was thinking Darin, but that works as well. 605777[/snapback] Maybe the three of them can start a club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe the three of them can start a club? 605785[/snapback] That would make me part of the problem, methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 That would make me part of the problem, methinks. 605792[/snapback] Maybe I should have said "use a club". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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