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Mr Cheong Yip Seng gave away a lot of secrets, ending his book on a bright note – that things can only get better with more information forthcoming in the light of a better-educated audience and the internet.
I’m beginning to think he might be wrong.
You know, it’s popular online to rant about the inadequacies of the MSM, a pity since on most news fronts that do not involve the G, they do a decent enough job. It doesn’t help that newspapers’ premium news articles are behind a paywall, because those who have a bias against the MSM will simply NOT subscribe. While there are business considerations for the paywall, I firmly believe that restricting access is not good for any messenger. While the MSM might make more money, they are not going to be able to raise their profile or reputation for good reporting and writing behind a wall. Interesting conundrum.
I know from reading Nielson reports that most people still rely on MSM for their news. The trust level is high.
This is a sacred trust.
It shouldn’t be eroded by downplaying news that runs against the so-called national narrative.
It would be a pity would be if more and more people treat MSM the way the Government is increasingly being treated – that they can’t be trusted. So you don’t just have one institution in trouble, but two.
- http://berthahenson.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/reporting-hong-lim-park/
I’m beginning to think he might be wrong.
You know, it’s popular online to rant about the inadequacies of the MSM, a pity since on most news fronts that do not involve the G, they do a decent enough job. It doesn’t help that newspapers’ premium news articles are behind a paywall, because those who have a bias against the MSM will simply NOT subscribe. While there are business considerations for the paywall, I firmly believe that restricting access is not good for any messenger. While the MSM might make more money, they are not going to be able to raise their profile or reputation for good reporting and writing behind a wall. Interesting conundrum.
I know from reading Nielson reports that most people still rely on MSM for their news. The trust level is high.
This is a sacred trust.
It shouldn’t be eroded by downplaying news that runs against the so-called national narrative.
It would be a pity would be if more and more people treat MSM the way the Government is increasingly being treated – that they can’t be trusted. So you don’t just have one institution in trouble, but two.
- http://berthahenson.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/reporting-hong-lim-park/
