Is the mainstream news media too fascinated with violence?

[schola]

Do you think something like this should be considered worthy of national news attention?

Cheetahs attack woman at cat sanctuary - CNN.com

what about this one:

Disabled pregnant woman used as target practice - CNN.com

What criteria do you think we should use to qualify something as news worthy?

[Old Soul]

Is the mainstream news media too fascinated with violence?

It would be interesting to see the stats on how many good stories they cover verses the stories of violence.... from what i see on tv, and read in the papers, even our local paper, seems to me there is more senseship against publishing good news

[Jennihul]

That's why I ignore mainstream news.

But the news is not to blame. We are. They show us what we ask for. We ask for it in sales of their magazines and papers and response to products shown during their broadcasts. In our obssession with scandal.

When we tell them, through our buying habits and emails that we don't want that anymore, and mean it, they will change.

Jennifer

[schola]

That's a good point Jennifer. But I think we have to change enough average people's minds first. I don't think most people realize how insane our media and culture really are.

[schola]

Here's a headline on CNN's front page today:

"Dog thrown off overpass by stranger"

*Sigh*

[Old Soul]

Boycot Boycot boycot....

people forget they have mor power than they realise....

[schola]

Originally Posted by Old Soul

Boycot Boycot boycot....

people forget they have mor power than they realise....

I don't watch cable news anymore, but I still find myself checking their websites every once in a while.

Does anyone have some independent news websites they could suggest?

[Brand X]

Unfortunately the media is a business and so they push what sells. Who cares about who recieved the Nobel Prize we need to know who made the cut in American Idol. And violence sells. Others misery is anothers entertainment. Plug more violence on the news produces more violence and then equals more news and more money. The days are over when news reporters went on crusades for the truth or real public awarness. Someday maybe the media or someone will not resort to selling out and reporting the real news and the news that really helps us. But some news reporters get paid as good as Hollywood stars so why start reporting the truth.

[Jennihul]

HappyNews.com - All The News That's Fun To Print


Jennifer

[Trezker]

I'd like to see a news service that focuses on solutions. Reports from communities that dare to try something new and make life better.

It would also be interesting with proportional news. Which means 98% of the news would be about everyday life where nothing special happens.

[veranadine]

LOL.

As an empath I may be a bit biased.

But I'd say: Obviously they are.

Blessings,

[WanderingOak]

A few weeks ago, I heard a speech given by Roger Mudd at Washington and Lee University back in the 1970's criticizing broadcast media. Since then I have tried to locate a transcript of the speech, but have been unable to do so. However, the speech can be heard in the broadcast from 19:47 to 21:30. Even though it was written more than 30 years ago, it still definitely applies today, with the addition of ideologically driven cable news channels.

[Brutha]

I'd like to see a news service that focuses on solutions. Reports from communities that dare to try something new and make life better.

Worldchanging could be your site.