The faster the news travels, the more successful the source. In
this case, social media has defeated all other forms of media as moments
are shared in real time.
The recent shooting in Denver, Colorado where 12 people died and several injured by a seemingly ‘normal’ person, has left not just the victims’ families in a state of despair and shock, but the entire world. People are now questioning, discussing, debating over social media more than ever before.
This time around, news organizations have taken a backseat and provided the larger part of the room for public discourse. As comments stream in from everywhere, it is a reaffirmation of just how social networks have transformed news reporting. And it’s not just the witnesses posting updates on Facebook, Twitter and Reddit. Even the local police and fire officials are online. The Red Cross has advised those present at the scene to inform their families they are alright. Government officials also admit to tracking for the same reason, except not so much for information as much ‘clues ’ for criminal activity on posts and blogs.
The Canadian Newspaper Association justifies mainstream media in their selective reporting because they are running a business. Consequently, there is an absence of or underreporting of crime. Where surveys fail to quantify the crimes, social media has provided it. Although dissemination does not guarantee authenticity, it certainly provides a volume that determines the existence of crimes. There are images, video and articles providing details and angles that conventional media is unable to do.
Not everyone agrees. As one media expert put it, when it comes to crime coverage, it can lead to a lot of biased opinion. As opposed to authentic reports which are more objective. Except that this objectivity, although more reliable is not as popular. Rather than being delivered a cold-cut narrative, audience is looking for compassion and more humanitarian reporting as far as heinous crimes are concerned. NBC has gone so far as to say that the most “compelling accounts” of the recent Denver incident came from a social media contributor and people such as these are the “professional journalists of tomorrow.”
Originally Posted By Avenuesocial
The recent shooting in Denver, Colorado where 12 people died and several injured by a seemingly ‘normal’ person, has left not just the victims’ families in a state of despair and shock, but the entire world. People are now questioning, discussing, debating over social media more than ever before.
This time around, news organizations have taken a backseat and provided the larger part of the room for public discourse. As comments stream in from everywhere, it is a reaffirmation of just how social networks have transformed news reporting. And it’s not just the witnesses posting updates on Facebook, Twitter and Reddit. Even the local police and fire officials are online. The Red Cross has advised those present at the scene to inform their families they are alright. Government officials also admit to tracking for the same reason, except not so much for information as much ‘clues ’ for criminal activity on posts and blogs.
The Canadian Newspaper Association justifies mainstream media in their selective reporting because they are running a business. Consequently, there is an absence of or underreporting of crime. Where surveys fail to quantify the crimes, social media has provided it. Although dissemination does not guarantee authenticity, it certainly provides a volume that determines the existence of crimes. There are images, video and articles providing details and angles that conventional media is unable to do.
Not everyone agrees. As one media expert put it, when it comes to crime coverage, it can lead to a lot of biased opinion. As opposed to authentic reports which are more objective. Except that this objectivity, although more reliable is not as popular. Rather than being delivered a cold-cut narrative, audience is looking for compassion and more humanitarian reporting as far as heinous crimes are concerned. NBC has gone so far as to say that the most “compelling accounts” of the recent Denver incident came from a social media contributor and people such as these are the “professional journalists of tomorrow.”
Originally Posted By Avenuesocial
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