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Response to Jay Rosen’s article
In his article “Audience Atomization Overcome: Why the Internet Weakens the Authority of the Press” January 12, 2009 Jay Rosen states that in mass media, the press was able to push just their views on readers. He says they could do this because they were only clued into the media by the medium used, but they did not have a connection or way to discuss these matters with each other; and now they do because of the internet. I think he is correct in saying that, and that the internet has helped people to define not only the information they are given by one source, but many, and to then come to a conclusion about that information, not only depending on the view of the journalist they are reading. He relates a interesting view by a press scholar Daniel Hallin, who felt he needed something more than and decided to look at how journalists view their material. In his book The Uncensored War he came up with a diagram, showing the practice of hidden politics by journalist. 1- The sphere of legitimate debate 2- The sphere of Consensus and 3-The sphere of Deviance.
In Legitimate Debate this is where the journalist works. This is where two party debates are carried out, where both parties discuss the “issues” or what they want us to believe the issues are. It is not always easy to know what the truth is, or which side is right or wrong, or if there is a right or wrong. The journalists are giving their side, weighing in on the information that they feel we need to know. In the sphere of consensus, this is where the information that is agreed upon is given. This is the common truth area and journalists don’t feel the need to present differing points of views. If you don’t agree with the points made and these given truths, then people will say the press is biased, and I believe they are. In the third sphere of deviance lives the information that is deemed unnecessary and the press does not share it with us. It is not fair that they don’t share all of the facts with the public.
Journalist should not be allowed to keep important information from the public. I don’t feel like I want to know everything that is going with all topics, but information about political topics should all be shared. The press also is known for totally keeping some information out of the news or painting it in a light that makes it unacceptable. Hallin makes the point that if you find your views outside of mainstream journalism or politics, you will be hard pressed to find your views voiced in the press. The three spheres are not totally separate from each other; the lines forming the separate spheres do fade in and out of each other. Although, even in the grey areas of the circle, the press still has the power to explain or persuade to meet their needs and agendas for the story. In his story he quotes that (Atrios: “I’ve long noticed a tendency of the American press to take the side of official US policy when covering foreign affairs.”) He also says that public opinion and social behavior does change over time, and that is so true. Just watch the approval ratings of the president; they go up and down almost daily.
In conclusion, journalists use their power of words and persuasion to change public opinion, even if it means only giving their side of the story .Journalists can incite fear, negativity, rage, excitement, joy and many other emotions both positive and negative with their stories. The First Amendment gives them Freedom of Speech to say whatever they want, whenever they want. They get to decide on what belongs in the media without asking our opinion or giving the whole story. I don’t agree with that. This article goes on to talk about how important social networking and sharing of information is, and I agree with that. It is nice to be able to go to several political websites and read many different views about the same topic. Then to be able to go online and state your own political view, share it with many like minded or not like minded individuals. Journalist do not like this, as it weakens their following and the need for only their opinions and idealism. Journalist downgrade blogging and social sharing as not being reliable: and like many other things that is their opinion. I for one enjoy feeling like I can get several different views of a situation, and I get my opinion and views heard too. They may not always be right, or politically correct, but it is shared information and ideas. I feel that this helps me to not only get information, but makes me think more about what is going on around me, and to come up with my own opinion.
In Legitimate Debate this is where the journalist works. This is where two party debates are carried out, where both parties discuss the “issues” or what they want us to believe the issues are. It is not always easy to know what the truth is, or which side is right or wrong, or if there is a right or wrong. The journalists are giving their side, weighing in on the information that they feel we need to know. In the sphere of consensus, this is where the information that is agreed upon is given. This is the common truth area and journalists don’t feel the need to present differing points of views. If you don’t agree with the points made and these given truths, then people will say the press is biased, and I believe they are. In the third sphere of deviance lives the information that is deemed unnecessary and the press does not share it with us. It is not fair that they don’t share all of the facts with the public.
Journalist should not be allowed to keep important information from the public. I don’t feel like I want to know everything that is going with all topics, but information about political topics should all be shared. The press also is known for totally keeping some information out of the news or painting it in a light that makes it unacceptable. Hallin makes the point that if you find your views outside of mainstream journalism or politics, you will be hard pressed to find your views voiced in the press. The three spheres are not totally separate from each other; the lines forming the separate spheres do fade in and out of each other. Although, even in the grey areas of the circle, the press still has the power to explain or persuade to meet their needs and agendas for the story. In his story he quotes that (Atrios: “I’ve long noticed a tendency of the American press to take the side of official US policy when covering foreign affairs.”) He also says that public opinion and social behavior does change over time, and that is so true. Just watch the approval ratings of the president; they go up and down almost daily.
In conclusion, journalists use their power of words and persuasion to change public opinion, even if it means only giving their side of the story .Journalists can incite fear, negativity, rage, excitement, joy and many other emotions both positive and negative with their stories. The First Amendment gives them Freedom of Speech to say whatever they want, whenever they want. They get to decide on what belongs in the media without asking our opinion or giving the whole story. I don’t agree with that. This article goes on to talk about how important social networking and sharing of information is, and I agree with that. It is nice to be able to go to several political websites and read many different views about the same topic. Then to be able to go online and state your own political view, share it with many like minded or not like minded individuals. Journalist do not like this, as it weakens their following and the need for only their opinions and idealism. Journalist downgrade blogging and social sharing as not being reliable: and like many other things that is their opinion. I for one enjoy feeling like I can get several different views of a situation, and I get my opinion and views heard too. They may not always be right, or politically correct, but it is shared information and ideas. I feel that this helps me to not only get information, but makes me think more about what is going on around me, and to come up with my own opinion.
Thursday
Tuesday
Finals
How many of you are already studying for your finals? I have started, but am not sure exactly what to expect. I have had tests this semester, but not a FINAL? I am not a good test taker to begin with. I know the material, I can read it over and over again, but when I sit down at the desk, with my pencil in hand and the scantron, my mind just draws a blank, or at least a partial blank. I will finish the test, think okay, I did alright, and when I get the test back it will be a low C or high B. What am I doing wrong? When I do the work that goes along with the preperation, I make A's, and I understand the concept, but I dont like the tests. So my mom says that I need to read over all of the material again, make notes, ask questions, or write questions that I would ask, then find the answers. Do you think that would help? Is there help for bad test taking? I think maybe I should Google this. On the bright side, I have almost made it through my first semester of college, and I feel like I have done alright, my grades will tell. There have been struggles, and triumphs and a lot of self growth. I can do this, and maybe I will even look forward to next semester, but right now, I am just looking forward to winter break. Bring on the fire and hot chocolate, that is if I don't find that job.
getting a job
I will be turning 19 this month, and I have not had a paying job. I usually do odd jobs for my grandfathers and they pay really well, so I have extra cash for things I want. Like I have said before, I dont like to spend money, so I need very little. My parents and I guess I do to, think it is time to get a J-O-B. Guess what? They are not easy to come by, especially in a small town, and with no experience. My parents have actually been very gracious about this as they are with most things. I have been a homeschooled student and very involved in the Student Leadership in my Co-op as well as church and volunteering. Now it is time. So I am actively searching for a job. I have put in an application to my local library, that would be a good job I think, quiet, books, I like that idea, but I better not hold out for that. I do not like the idea of working at a fast food place, I dont even like to eat at fast food places, so I dont think that will be a fit for me. We only have a Kroger and a Kmart in my town, and neither of them have been hiring this whole year. Other than that, there is not a whole lot out there. I could get a job in Lexington, but with my class schedule I would be running back and forth all of the time and between the gas and the few hours places are offering, I would be going in the hole every month.
Are these just excuses? No, I dont think so, but now I am going to have to think out of the box for myself. It is time to go out into this big, cold world and go to work. Wish me luck.
Are these just excuses? No, I dont think so, but now I am going to have to think out of the box for myself. It is time to go out into this big, cold world and go to work. Wish me luck.
Getting back in the groove
Getting back into the groove of things has been tough this week. I can't believe how fast 5 days go by. My mom says that the older we get, the faster time goes by, and I am beginning to see that. I was looking forward to the 5 days of lounging, although that did not entirely happen. I of course had things I had to do during the 5 days, but still it should have been a slower pace. On Monday morning, I did not want to get out of bed, and was sluggish through out the day, which made me think about a few things. You know how your parents always say you need to start your day out with Breakfast? The most important meal of the day. That may be true, but getting off on the right foot in the morning is one of the best ways to make a day successful. We all need to tune up our boides with a few physical and mental daily dozen reps. Get last nights bad dreams out of our heads and think about the great possiblitites of a new day and what we can accomplish. Most of us hit the snooze bar to catch 10 more minutes of sleep and then rush to get to where we are going, and get started on what we have to do this day. This starts our day out with a mental handicap. So I am going to try to wake up 10 minutes earlier every day, and read something encouraging and inspiring. I will see if this helps me to have a better attitude and ability to meet and slay the dragons that are sure to appear during the day. Obstacles are not always a bad thing, just think how dull this battle of life would be without them. Just remember to be prepared, to play the game and to accept the victory or defeat. Remember a new day is just around the clock dial.
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