Are bloggers journalists?
I believe that some bloggers probably are journalists and some blogger are just like me, normal every day people writing their thoughts out, or sharing information over the web.
I think that if bloggers have had an impact on the way other people think, vote, or receive information; that is not a bad thing. Blogs are people communicating or providing other people with opinions, information and other stuff and I think it's a good thing. I do think that it should be viewed as having the same rights as freedom of speech. It is the freedom to express one's self and opinion on a topic or share their view. There should be no predjudice on it, as long as it is in fairly good taste.
Why or why not? Bloggers have been responsible for breaking and carrying news stories that have resulted in senators losing their jobs and possibly changed the course of the last presidential election. Is that good or bad? Should bloggers have the same rights (to access events, interview, etc) and protections (not to have to reveal their sources) as nespaper and television reporters?
1 comment:
It's complex... if my blog got even 5000 readers a week, that is much more than many small paper reporters who are given complex protections by law.
But you are right that it depends on the content and intent, among other things!
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