Social media has allowed everyday citizens to become authors, editors, and publishers of news and information. Do you believe that social media has increased the quality of news and information or decreased it?
Social media has definitely increased the quality of news and information over the years allowing for everyday citizens to become authors, editors, and publishers of news and information. Social medians such as Twitter and Facebook have revolutionized the way in which new and information is presented. This is a great way to get people involved by voicing their own opinions therefore eliminating any bias of one specific newspaper, radio station, or even television station. Certain new channels/stations allow for everyday citizen to upload footages of video, or voice their opinions on topic that are news worthy for instance photos of crimes that an individual might have witnessed take place and allowing them to speak on it. As a result there is an increase in the volume of news and information that reach the masses, but this may result in a decrease in the quality of news and information that people are receiving. Citizens may question the credibility of these people sources as well these business allow for these post.
