In his article written in the Las Angeles Times, Michael Skube expresses his thoughts and ideas about the world of blogging. He refers to it as “the loudest corner of the Internet.” He points out how years ago people would only write for money; never as a mere hobby for no profit. In our day and age there are several blogs out there on the Internet and very few of them are making a profit. He points out a distinct difference between bloggers and journalists. Bloggers reject the title “journalist”, saying that they are dedicated to the greater population, making blogging focus more on democratization. They basically have all the liberties that traditional journalists have, but few of the obligations. Although blogging is a quick and easy way to get information out, important stories require more than this. They require much more time and effort. They require thorough fact-sifting and straight-forward facts. Blogs are very important, but what really sends a clear message is the kind of investigation and delving into the situation that reporters and traditional journalists take the time to do.
Through examining this article in comparison to Andrew Sullivan’s, one can understand the importance in blogging. Both show how blogging gives readers the same information they would receive from newspapers and magazines, yet in a faster and cheaper way. Sullivan emphasizes how blogging is the beginning of a “publishing revolution.” Blogging is much more personal and easy to relate to. People are realizing that those writers for magazines are no more trustworthy than any random blogger. Another idea he points out is that blogging can create a profit. What is going to happen when people around the world only stick to reading blogs rather than going out and buying a newspaper or watching the news on television? Slowly but surely, the world of media and publishing is beginning to change; and who knows what the result will be.
Although Sullivan’s statement about the relatable aspect of blogging is true, I don’t completely agree that the validity of blogs are equal to that of traditional journalism. I believe that Skube is correct in saying that important stories require more effort and investigation than bloggers are willing to contribute. So although blogs are more easily relatable and interesting opinions, in order to get 100% valid facts, we still need the newspapers and television news.
Through examining this article in comparison to Andrew Sullivan’s, one can understand the importance in blogging. Both show how blogging gives readers the same information they would receive from newspapers and magazines, yet in a faster and cheaper way. Sullivan emphasizes how blogging is the beginning of a “publishing revolution.” Blogging is much more personal and easy to relate to. People are realizing that those writers for magazines are no more trustworthy than any random blogger. Another idea he points out is that blogging can create a profit. What is going to happen when people around the world only stick to reading blogs rather than going out and buying a newspaper or watching the news on television? Slowly but surely, the world of media and publishing is beginning to change; and who knows what the result will be.
Although Sullivan’s statement about the relatable aspect of blogging is true, I don’t completely agree that the validity of blogs are equal to that of traditional journalism. I believe that Skube is correct in saying that important stories require more effort and investigation than bloggers are willing to contribute. So although blogs are more easily relatable and interesting opinions, in order to get 100% valid facts, we still need the newspapers and television news.
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