Forum Archive Index - August 2000

[Brian Gale <brigale@i4free.co.nz>]

Absolutely Steve. The Media have a lot to answer for.  We don't watch the 6 
o'clock news anymore - too depressing - we say " here comes the bad news 
switch it off "  Surely good news can be found or are they determined to 
drag the country down.  Not much intelligence I'm afraid - not appreciating 
the damage they do. I'll subscribe to your paper.
BG


At 09:45 04-08-00 +1200, you wrote:
>Not wanting to open a can of worms or anything, but I find the media in 
>this country to fuel alot of the pessimism that exists. It constantly 
>irritates me the way the tone of the news is delivered. Always bleating 
>out in the most pessimistic and grave manner.
>I don't know if the media is the chicken or the egg, but whatever the 
>effect I don't think its power of influence can be underestimated. Just 
>another piece of the puzzle.
>hmmm, maybe I should start a "good news" newspaper. Only positive articles 
>presented in a positive light. "The feel good newspaper!". Any takers? =)


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