Yes or no? If you get a paper every day, do you believe it unquestioningly?
2007-09-20 11:20:29 · 20 answers · asked by PRH1 3 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Of course not
2007-09-20 11:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. No matter how objective a writer tries to be, the writing will reflect his/her own prejudices to a degree. Very few journalists even try to be objective anymore anyway. And let's face it. Those of us who subscribe to a publication will choose one whose views are close to our own
I am more likely to believe something buried in the middle of the paper rather than the headline or first few paragraphs on the front page. Still, I try to find differing viewpoints from other sources
Case in point: The Andrew Meyer story, as I first saw it on an edited video was a picture of police brutality. But after considerable digging to find an almost full length video & read comments from some of the actual witnesses, I found him to be a troublemaker who was trying to stage exactly what happened. And I took took the time to do the digging because I was puzzled as to why the students were cheering the cops in the first video. He earned what he got, so I now believe. Of course my saying so doesn't make it so. It appears that about half of us have the opposite opinion.
So. Question everything & verify all you can, then make a decision on what you believe to be true.
2007-09-20 11:51:04 · answer #2 · answered by bob h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am such a cynic but I believe nothing that appears in the papers except perhaps the weather forecasts. Newspapers are soooo biased and so obviously biased that I am surprised journalists aren't embarrassed of what they write.
2007-09-20 11:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by RED-CHROME 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All newspapers report things the way the reporter and editor sees them. So, no, I take an interest in what they say, but make up my own mind from all of the information I've read or heard.
2007-09-21 11:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by Silver Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the TV guide and the sports results.
Anything else is up for debate.
2007-09-20 13:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by Bob J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way...I read the stories, estimate that about 20% of it may be true, then read other stuff from the internet, other papers, news programmes, piece together th bots, then formulate my opinion. Its quite entertaining readng the various slants on the same story.
2007-09-20 11:33:16 · answer #6 · answered by tipping the velvet 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, although the stories may have some truth behind them, they seem to exaggerate various issues in order to attract attention thus increasing the sales.
2007-09-20 11:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by Tango 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anyone who believes "Everything" from Anywhere or any ONE, needs a Cranial examination! The World has its "agendas", and it's up to US -to recognize them & seek out the Truth for Ourselves! :)
2007-09-20 11:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.
Only those that attract with star attraction.
With the creeps creeping out from the graveyards.
Luke 8.10,17
2007-09-20 16:23:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I have never questioned a word of 'The Daily Sport' - and what reason would I have to do so???
2007-09-20 11:34:39 · answer #10 · answered by sicoll007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a chance - especially the gutter press!
2007-09-20 11:29:36 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋