I really don't like this idea...too much like censorship
By snowy
@snowy22315 (180711)
United States
June 21, 2024 11:23am CST
So, I am going to be working on something over the coming week which is customizing news articles to your perspective from liberal to conservative. You can also customize entertainment articles which is not as critical. Although we all know you can do that already with TV news..but the news is supposed to be neutral, unbiased and impartial. I don't like the idea of just reading news that fits your bias..be it liberal or conservative. You shouldn't just read or watch what you want to read or hear. That just leads to further entrenchment in your position, and further lack of understanding of those who believe differently .what say you?
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
22 Jun
Newspapers are definitely showing bias when it comes to an issue. So do some TV networks. Have a good weekend.
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@snowy22315 (180711)
• United States
22 Jun
I don't read newspapers..unless they are online
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@snowy22315 (180711)
• United States
23 Jun
@LindaOHio The local paper here is free online. I used to have some kind of abbreviated version of the Wash Post, but there was nothing in there much that interested me too much. I can see the headlines online, and the first half of any story I want elsewhere.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
23 Jun
@snowy22315 I have a 2-year online subscription for a local newspaper.
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@snowy22315 (180711)
• United States
22 Jun
I don't think you should just watch or listen to news that fits your viewpoint.
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@snowy22315 (180711)
• United States
21 Jun
They are supposed to be. Lately, I have noticed that some articles online allow you to rate as to whether you see the content as fair or unfair. I like that. However, journalistic integrity is a "thing." and for the most part I think mainstream media tries to get it right. If they appear biased I think it is because they are skilled at critical thinking..and try at least to avoid knee jerk reactions, but they are human like all of us
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
21 Jun
I totally agree. How will we know what our beliefs really are if we never hear an opposing point of view?
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@snowy22315 (180711)
• United States
21 Jun
Yes, we shouldn't just sit in our own comfortable little bubble
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@snowy22315 (180711)
• United States
21 Jun
Well in this case you are doing the censoring..but I don't need to read a fairy tale.
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