Sadly, it is the ONLY thing that drives them today. So, however, wherever, whenever they can get clicks, and thus revenue, is their true objective. For most, truth and honesty in reporting and actual journalism went out the window years ago. For the rest, the audience isn't big enough or have enough of a reach or algorithm amplification.
I keep posting this quote, but it's appropriate in these times:
"Outrage is the engine of our modern media economy"
Is money so important to the media that they have no journalistic responsibility? I guess so.
Sadly, it is the ONLY thing that drives them today. So, however, wherever, whenever they can get clicks, and thus revenue, is their true objective. For most, truth and honesty in reporting and actual journalism went out the window years ago. For the rest, the audience isn't big enough or have enough of a reach or algorithm amplification.
I keep posting this quote, but it's appropriate in these times:
"Outrage is the engine of our modern media economy"
- Jon Stewart Daily Show 5/20/2024