Power to the People

Traditional journalism in newspapers, magazines and tabloids were a main source of information for everyone (apart from television and radio). They were the only places that society could be in touch with the goings-on in the world around them.

This was when THE INTERNET took over.

Not only did news channels and famous newspapers (for example the the New York Times and The Daily Telegraph) create their own websites for easy access online, but so did other people--and they arent even journalists.

Who am I talking aboot? The People. From the news reports that they hear on the TV or the radio, or newsletters, magazines, etc. they have heard the "officials" say of a matter, and they may have something to add of their own. Knowing that they'll be turned down or ignored by the editors of the papers, or be dismissed or flicked away by the press, people started to report the news in their own light--their own understanding.
Thus ignited the revolution of CITIZEN JOURNALISM.

Where can i find these intriguing creatures and their reports?
Right here. In Blogspot or Livejournal or even Twitter. They scourage for information for anything that they can find to comment on or diss, and re-write the whole story in their own words. Bloggers are most famous for expressing their opinions on all kinds of issues--including what kinds of eyedrops (steroid/non-prescription) people should use and why.


In all, Citizen Journalism can make everyone their own reporter. I encourage this form of journalism as it gives people a chance to show off their ideas; they may even bring out a new point where the major newspapers and magazines may have overlooked... After all, freedom of speech needs to be practiced in order to truly be a democratic nation.

On the other hand, these so-called "journalists" should not expect their work to be treated as important or more worthy of attention than articles you see in newspapers. It is not their official profession to publish any of their material, and creating expectations to enhance their own self-esteem in the reports they give will not benefit themselves or others in any way--unless they are just gratified to know that they've done their part in expressing their say.

So. Where do you get your information from?

Anyhoo. Want to be a citizen journalist? Here's an instructional video on how to be become one: