Press vs Blog Writers

Press: the gathering and publishing or broadcasting of news : journalism b: newspapers, periodicals, and often radio and television news broadcasting c: news reporters, publishers, and broadcasters. 

The Press are the journalist who get the story to the public as quickly as possible.  They report all sides and to remain neutral.  Their purpose is to report the facts of the story, to be fair and balanced. 

Tabloid reporters go with sensationalizing facts to sell the story.  Some blog writers who claim to be the press are no different.  They write with insinuations or inneundos to make their point of view or opinion as fact.  They like to lead us readers to believe that they have the “inside scoop” or the dirty details of all the other players involved.  However, did you notice they never devulge the details? “I got a secret that you don’t know.”  Some might think this is a reader attraction tool but I think if you continuously use it, you are grasping for attention and really don’t have anything.

Many blogs post a published story and add their comments and opinions.  Others write their story based upon their opinions or from their “sources”.  I noticed it is never stated “reliable source” as a newspaper or television news station will state.

Don’t get me wrong, there are reputable blogs out there but there are more tabloid trash ones.  They are the ones that claim they have the dirt or secrets of a story however, they are miles and miles away from the action. 

While surfing google, writers can get paid for blog posts.  Several writers post stories and opinions on the same site.  Is the writer or owner receiving the money?  Since so many sit behind the computer all day, how are they earning a living?  Do they also receive kickbacks from the number of views?  I would be interesting in knowing how this works.  Some so called writers are also on forums all day long.  Their bios state they have small children or state “love to blog”.  I have to ask, where are the children?  Who is taking care of them while on the computer all day?  I know most cannot afford to sit in front of the computer all day and still make a living.

Spewing lies and propaganda must be profitable.  Appears there is a cult like control they must have over others.  If you don’t agree with their teachings, you are not welcome in their “click”.

Some bloggers are interested in the story at hand, especially if it deals with a crime.  We don’t need to hear what you are wearing or what hole you are burrowing in today.  Just the facts, please, just the facts!