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  A reply on Conversation: What is the importance of building transparency in news media, and what would like to see? Any risks?

  Oct 28 2011: I agree. If we want to take our news seriously, than we should present it seriously. The graphics, the music, the overall flashiness... It's no wonder our attention spans have been reduced to seconds. We can't dive into deeper issues anymore because our brains are bombarded with CGI crossing the screen.
  When talking about serious subjects, we should be offered a more appropriate format. As it stands, the only programs that offer a way to dive into issues are highly partisan (for better or worse).
  Sensationalism, too, will never subside, but I think by exposing yourself to a diverse set of outlets, you come to recognize it more when it's presented.
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  A comment on Conversation: What is the importance of building transparency in news media, and what would like to see? Any risks?

  Oct 28 2011: I think it's important for consumers to realize that the TV/Radio news (and their online counterparts) are not the lone suppliers of news media. The rise of citizen journalism and blogs is an important one for transparency. We should seek our news from a multitude of sources. Politicians and others who have a stake in getting their message out should also utilize other platforms if they want to look credible. TV/Radio is just one tool in the toolbox.