"The news media should be blamed for the unhealthy paparazzi culture and going to the extremes for sensational news. How far do you agree?"
I believe this was gone through in class a few days back. But anyway, I agree to a very small extent as to whether the news media should be blamed for the unhealthy paparazzi culture and going to the extremes for sensational news.Firstly, the readers play a part as well. This unhealthy paparazzi culture is not something new but has been going on, and is definitely not oblivious to the reader. But, the readers have not been speaking up in outrage about this, but rather, they have been buying this tabloid news at great numbers. So in a way, the curiosity of the reader which drives them to buy the tabloid news in turn drives the publisher to continue hunting for sensational news. As such, the readers who have been actively supporting and not taking a clear stand against this unhealthy culture acts as a form of drive for this unhealthy paparazzi culture.
Next, the law too is not doing anything against this culture. The law enforcers themselves are timidly hiding in their safety zone, by not publishing and openly criticising this culture that is already prevalent in our society. Instead, they choose to take a neutral stand, in fear of offending the publishers of these tabloid news, which may lead to them seeing themselves in headlines the following day. This lack of courage and the fact that nothing have been done to this culture allows this unhealthy culture to be carried out, without any opposition.
However, the news media themselves are to blame as well. News media is probably the most potent weapon that the people are using to spread this unhealthy paparazzi culture. Right now, news media enables news from different corners of the world to be spread in a matter of seconds. Also, this unhealthy paparazzi culture is also caused by the greed for money of the news media. As readers swarm to read about tabloid news and gossips, it is the people at the back scene who profits with the money earned from all the tabloid newspapers and magazines sold to each and every customer.
Hi Jack , you have presented many points of view in this blog prompt which allow people to think in a new and different perspective. I agree with you that the unhealthy paparazzi culture is not just the fault of the news media but also the people. It is the same reason as the poachers who sell animal skins to buyer. It is the reason why there are still poachers in the world. If no one where to buy the animal skins from them, they would not poach anymore as there is no longer a means to earning money by poaching. Good job on your blog post
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Jack, great post! You have analysed the case from different points of view which makes your point strong and sound. I agree that the readers has played a role in the spreading of the unhealthy culture! :)
ReplyDeleteHi jack, i share your sentiments as well. To add on to your point, the law enforcers who lack of courage and done nothing to this culture and allows this unhealthy culture to be carried out, without any opposition, are all cowards and bootlickers, not giving the judgement fairly towards the offenders, the new media, lest they get on the tabloids. I do not think they deserve to be their nation's law enforcer
ReplyDeleteHijack. Okay. I do agree that the readers of tabloids are very hypocritical. They tend to read these news, but at the same time criticizing them when they know of such phone hacking scandals when they themselves, being the fuel of this flame, play a big part in this also.
ReplyDeleteI feel that this is a good post. You have presented a good case to support your stand and your points are very convincing. However, I disagree with your second point. I feel that it is not that law enforcement are afraid to do anything, but more of the fact that the paparazzi is not doing anything against the law. Anyway, continue working hard!
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