First, I think that Frontline presented the growing concern of the value of journalism very well and accurately. I know that news corporations and organizations are trying to keep up with the advancing news media, but I was not aware of the amount of websites and people who consider themselves journalists because of their blogs. Like said in clips, "Blogs are people talking." And while their opinions may be valued, the accuracy is what matters of people want true and accurate info.
One thing that was said which really stood out to me was, "Rumors are not journalism." I agree with this statement and from what I've learned they are the complete opposite of journalism. It was discussed how opinion is creeping more and more into news and blogs, and opinions are not fact - just like rumors. And in today's media, it seems that rumors tend to be a growing source for reporters now. "We heard this..." and "Our sources found out that..." But from who??? How do you know that???
I do use the web as a news source because I can control what I want to read about and watch at the click of a button; I'm in control, in a way, rather than the reporter. And yes, the validity of what I'm reading is a constant thing that's on my mind. If I want to know someone's opinion or thoughts, then I'll go to a blog. But I know that if I just want the facts, then it's the reliable news sources that I'll turn to. Just because the line between journalism and opinion is fuzzy, doesn't mean that we as readers have to be fuzzy about what journalism is.
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