Do u believe the Media?

Answer 1

You need to believe only 10% of what you read or hear. Everyone hipes the stories to be the "first". Generally, they are so quick to be the "first", they get it wrong! Case in point. I had an article written about me for a community service project I did for the military when I was 16. They got the age wrong, the location wrong, the name of the organization was a bit confused. BUT, they did get my dog's name right!

Answer 2

To not directly answer your very good question: It's not a matter of believing or not believing "the media." The issue is that the purpose of the media has changed so drastically over the past 50 years. Previously, the media (typically newspapers, some magazines and not very much television) was useful to people to read a variety of concise stories about a variety of topics such as politics, health, sports, local/national/international events. In its current incarnation, the media (virtually all television, with some print and Web content) exists to flash images at people that will hopefully register with them, not so they actually learn anything, but to ensure that the viewers keep watching that station or network. The most important asset people can bring to the task of collecting media information, and one that is sadly lacking among most Americans, is called "critical thinking." This is the process where one sifts through many sources of information, checks facts, discards obscure, incorrect or outdated references, and reaches a conclusion about the information received. Unfortunately, in a microwave/cell-phone world, this habit has virtually disappeared. For people who can't be bothered to verify information and reach their own conclusions, my advice would be to stick to entertainment or other media forms where one can just sit and absorb. Others of us will continue to use our intelligence and discretion concerning all of the various sources of information available and try to be a resource for others seeking information.

Answer 3

NO
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Answer 4

The Media tells us what we want to hear. They slant the truth to make better news. No I don't believe the Media, one has to decide for themselves what is true. So much of the Media is controlled by the Bush Adm. And, as you know he is not known for the truth, or wants anyone to know what is actually happening in the World.

Answer 5

No. They pick and choose their news and blow most of it out of proportion. And they are usually biased in their stories as well so the public really doesn't get an objective view but a rather subjective. I used to believe that CNN gave decent and unbiased stories but I don't believe that anymore.

Answer 6

No, I don't believe the media. The news favors political vews only and is very subjective. It's very interesting to hear our news reports and then hear the world news on, say, BBC America. It's amazing what they don't tell us.

Answer 7

Only credible sources such as:
New York Times
Time
Wall Street Journal
LA Times
Sports Illustrated

Answer 8

Sorry to say, but Any one one that trust the media or our government is a bigger fool than i am. This is the voice of experience speaking.

Answer 9

When I have read the newspaper, or watch TV news after giving the facts to them and seeing how they manage to screw it up....no I trust none of the media to be truthful or correct.

Answer 10

I don't believe a lot of the magazines, or entertainment TV shows they blow things out of proportion. If i would hear it on the local new or CNN, where they are pretty much unbiased, I would be more apt to believe it.