My latest gripe has been with newspaper writers. I had always thought that a "story" had to have the 5 important elements. A lot of the time, one or more elements are missing. Some sports stories, on the local level, never mention the School and refer to the teams by their "mascot names". Like "Tigers", "Wildcats", "Bears" etc. However, to go along with this lack of information, according to "Title 9", where every one is equal, they don't designate gender and refer to players by their last name. That doesn't help matters either. How do you sort these things out?
Another item is, when did this "thing" take place? With Blogs, newsletters and other source, dates are left out. They use "Today", "Yesterday", "Tomorrow" and other vague references to time. Which, if you don't have a starting point, you are still lost.
Now , that brings us to the real problem of integrity of the "news". With "Bloggers" that abound the "net" truth in story telling is very much in question. Although,some bloggers, "video tapers" have "caught" lies, embarrassments and ridiculous events, is this news or even make these people "News persons"?
I am having serious doubts about the future of "reporting". Not everyone or anyone can or should be allowed to just spew garbage. That's why I even question "this" writing. Thank GOD there's no followers to worry about! I am concerned about the future of Newspapers and Magazines. It costs, but who is going to pay? Free internet? Somebody has to pay! And, what is the price going to be? Always, more questions that answers.
