From Robert Niles on January 10, 2005 at 12:14 PM
I don't think we should worry too much about "mainstream media" versus "alternative media" versus "blogging." The quality of information should be judged by its truthfulness and relevancy, not someone's label on who wrote it.
Now, if the give-and-take of blogging ultimately forces more people to check the accuracy of what they think before they spout off on it, why, that'd be a great development for society in general. And I know plenty of bloggers, without formal training in journalism, who take greater care with their words now -- on and offline. Let's welcome that.
I don't think we should worry too much about "mainstream media" versus "alternative media" versus "blogging." The quality of information should be judged by its truthfulness and relevancy, not someone's label on who wrote it.
Now, if the give-and-take of blogging ultimately forces more people to check the accuracy of what they think before they spout off on it, why, that'd be a great development for society in general. And I know plenty of bloggers, without formal training in journalism, who take greater care with their words now -- on and offline. Let's welcome that.