Death by a Thousand Cuts
Some might find the conclusion of an Associate Dean/Researcher of Journalism that “Newspapers need more journalists!” startling. It is actually fairly predictable.
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As paper publications shrink (including this one) it obviously does not mean that less journalism is the result. The recent calamity in Iran couldn’t be completely silenced as many brave Iranians tweeted, posted, and blogged to the world, eager for information.
What is bringing down so many papers right now is the earlier cynical attitude of publishers. Their sins are catching up now on them. And it is also possible and likely that as the media continues, more papers have to close, also the chances for genuine journalism will increase again. Because for that will always be a market. Folks just need to think more practical occasionally—and hope for a good new start in a maybe less ridiculous set-up they now are still in. —JF
Nobody’s been able to prove it’s illegal yet. —Moon
Has Theater Left the Building?
