how influential are the media?
By toonatoons
@toonatoons (3737)
Philippines
December 6, 2006 11:15pm CST
i think broadcast media, in particular, could change the way people think and even behave, that's why i wish they'd report more on good things that happen, rather than on scandals, exaggerations, and other topics that make people look bad in the eyes of the public. the way the media talk about negative things seems to indicate that this is not a pretty world to live in.
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2 responses
@pooja_cg (1735)
• India
7 Dec 06
i agree with u but to a certain extent people should be told about crimes and scandals.becoz they alarm the people to be careful that same thing could happen to them or to make criminals ashamed by showing their real faces to public.but at the same time i say that too much of everything is bad.media has demotivated itself to a wrong direction.its a vital part of society and should play its role in promoting good.
@toonatoons (3737)
• Philippines
7 Dec 06
i like your response, and rated you for that. i didn't mean for media to hide the truth altogether. i just wish they wouldn't exaggerate the facts and not dwell too much on things that could destroy one's reputation.
@maddog108 (3435)
• Australia
7 Dec 06
the media could be a good think to keep us imformed on word events but so far ive seen a one eye view they tell there story to influence others to belive in what they think.it is producing hate and posibly wars they really need to pull there head in
@toonatoons (3737)
• Philippines
7 Dec 06
yeah, i know. sometimes, i hate listening to the news and to hear these people talk as if they are the only ones in the know.
