I want to show some important links ... This here is a blog dedicated to citizen journalism. The tagline is "Thinking allowed. Thinking Aloud". You can read about the pioneer of citizen journalism. Here are some quick facts I picked up;
- 81 journalists and 32 media assistants were killed
-at least 871 were arrested
- 1,472 physically attacked or threatened
- 56 kidnapped
- 912 media outlets censored
Compare the casualties with 2005:
- 63 journalists and 5 media assistants were killed
- at least 807 were arrested
- 1,308 physically attacked or threatened
- 1,006 media outlets censored
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Bloggers of the world unite
This is my response to the article 'Bloggers of the world unite' in the Sydney Morning Herald (week 2, reader).
This article highlights the effect of:
- citizen journalism and the conflict of ideas
- how journalism blogging is positioned in terms of the mainstream media
- blogger bias
- the emotional violence involved in blogging
- YOU - the person of the year
- and finally...
- cross-cultural understanding
I would say that the conflict of ideas is certainly inevitable within the blogosphere - considering that there is no censorship and the ideas flow outward with little interference. In my opinion, you can achieve a dynamic understanding of the world through discussing, debating and listening and/or reading other social groups' ideas. People's values are shaped through their environment and culture - so are their opinions. Conflict, in terms of blogging can be considered a good thing, so long as everything remains civil and does not erupt into something serious which may threaten someone's life.
It had been predicted that when the internet "took off" newspapers and television news would be obliterated as forms of media. This of course, was a false prediction, as internet only became another, more immediate source of information, and did not eliminate the other means of communication. However, blogging allows much more freedom and can also be anonymous. Good citizen journalist bloggers are more open and honest about their biases and beliefs - whereas traditional forms of media claim to be objective when in actual fact - they persuade and manipulate their audience.
As a result of this free flow of information, 'emotional violence' emerges. When each publisher is determined to maintain the upper hand, a power struggle ensues! What do you think of this? Do you think conflict is positive or negative?
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Everyday people reporting
Hi everyone in Comm 315 and anyone else who happens upon my wonderful page!
I've created a blog to discuss and describe what I am learning in Comm315, otherwise known as Production Skills III. We are investigating CITIZEN JOURNALISM.
Citizen Journalism is a relatively new term in the world of cyberspace. In basic terms it is ordinary people who do not have qualifications in journalism, who are publishing their own version of the news, criticisms and opinions via a blog. I use a blog, but its intention is rather trivial. My blog acts as a public online diary about my daily activities, the comics I draw and the narratives I write. These days, anyone can be a published writer, so to speak.
When you publish your work (whether it be written, or I guess, podcasted) it will essentially be accessible to the entire cyber world, depending on your privacy settings of course. It's a great way to express your opinion, share your arguments and tell it how you think it is. While looking through the Comm315 reader, on the first page I found this quote "by the people, for the people" very precise in describing the definition of Citizen Journalism.
In the past, people have consumed the news and accepted it in terms of value. Now, we have the technological ability to write and publish the news. This raises questions about accuracy and thoroughness. There is no sure way to know if what is written in a blog is true. Afterall, anyone can publish anything in their blog, there are no rules or regulators. Depending on the purpose of your blog, you might want people to know the truth. In this case, be factual. Do research, and tell the truth. It is also a good idea to read a range of blogs in order to gain a better understanding of blogging about politics and news.
I've created a blog to discuss and describe what I am learning in Comm315, otherwise known as Production Skills III. We are investigating CITIZEN JOURNALISM.
Citizen Journalism is a relatively new term in the world of cyberspace. In basic terms it is ordinary people who do not have qualifications in journalism, who are publishing their own version of the news, criticisms and opinions via a blog. I use a blog, but its intention is rather trivial. My blog acts as a public online diary about my daily activities, the comics I draw and the narratives I write. These days, anyone can be a published writer, so to speak.
When you publish your work (whether it be written, or I guess, podcasted) it will essentially be accessible to the entire cyber world, depending on your privacy settings of course. It's a great way to express your opinion, share your arguments and tell it how you think it is. While looking through the Comm315 reader, on the first page I found this quote "by the people, for the people" very precise in describing the definition of Citizen Journalism.
In the past, people have consumed the news and accepted it in terms of value. Now, we have the technological ability to write and publish the news. This raises questions about accuracy and thoroughness. There is no sure way to know if what is written in a blog is true. Afterall, anyone can publish anything in their blog, there are no rules or regulators. Depending on the purpose of your blog, you might want people to know the truth. In this case, be factual. Do research, and tell the truth. It is also a good idea to read a range of blogs in order to gain a better understanding of blogging about politics and news.
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