Controversial topics about media

1. Is there a way to profit from online newspapers? Withholding information for only those who subscribe online is not a great idea considering the amount of free information that is available online. In order to compete in an all access world you have to consider additional alternatives, mainly focusing on the user friendliness of your website and prospective advertisers. http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003974968

2. Does twitter have a positive impact on society? Twitter has currently allowed young people in Iran to voice their opinion in a way other than violence. Not only are they able to voice opinions but they are able to inform followers about their situation. http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003985619

3. Do news organizations need to give up some credibility to help its survival? News organizations must find a way to attract/keep customers without sacrificing the quality of the news. Organizations can not be deceitful in its presentation as well as in its content; otherwise they will lose their audience. http://www.ajr.org/Article.asp?id=4775

4. What is the reasoning for stereotyping in the media? Stereotyping in the US is strictly related to entertainment. In many countries around the world stereotyping does not occur due to the already strict laws about publishing news stories. Many countries regulate the media coverage and do not allow negative images to be reported. The US on the other hand sees profit in this area and Americans enjoy reading about comical stereotypes. http://www.globaljournalist.org/columns/book-review/2005/09/01/anecdotes-for-stereotyping/

5. Would the media not report a story if it jeopardized someone’s safety? As rare as this may seem it does happen. Reporter David Rohde was kidnapped along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and over 40 news sources knew of this and preformed what was called a “Blackout” (not reporting a situation) in order to prevent any further harm to Rohde like seen in many other kidnapping cases that had been reported on. http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003986498