People decide what news goes into newspapers, Web sites, TV and radio stations. Editors, producers and reporters decide what their audience wants and needs to know. They're supposed to use what we call "news values": impact, novelty, timeliness, conflict, prominence and proximity. Stories that aren't newsworthy shouldn't make the cut. But they do. Check out Fark.com for a comprehensive look at what too many so-called "news" outlets are passing off as "newsworthy."
If you're like me and enjoy reading actual books, you might want to check out the book, "It's not news, it's fark: How mass media tries to pass off crap as news," by Fark founder Drew Curtis. It's easy to read, very funny and a little bit sad.
2 comments:
I love Drew Curtis and Fark.com
While it may not be News Worthy per se, it certainly is a fine addition to my daily reading. ;-)
Thanks for the link.
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