Are Bloggers Journalists: Are Blogs new Journalism?

[LeadersCare]

I don't see the difference being defined by content as much as the ability to be objective and not subjective.

[anthonini7]

interesting stuff, id been planning on doing journalism but im like him in that i dont do assignments unless im into it, do you think this means i shouldnt become a journalist.

[BloggingManiac]

Good subject chrus. If you are getting paid to blog for a company, then you have a set of standards, and therefore should be held accountable.

In many cases, bloggers are more trusted than journalists, because good bloggers link out to things they write about thereby sourcing their work.

All good writers, whether a blogger, journalist or both, should practice good writing, and good writing includes being responsible for what you write.

[Nanotech233]

I fear for the future of our youth because I get the feeling that it might turn out like that movie called "Idiocracy".

[Nanotech233]

I can not say I am a good writer in the English language, but I hate seeing a blog with only pictures on it. They take longer to load in my opinion. If all I want to post is pictures then I open a web gallery instead. I hear picasa is a good. These bloggers are degrading all those that want more than just a fresh look at someone's behind. At least tell the audience why you think that behind is that special in a paragragh or two, before taking such bold move.

[TehKamp3r]

I am not sure how it works in the US but in Canada if you put it in print it's Libel. Meaning if I write it I am responsible for the things I wrote. So should we make comments or accusations that could harm another's stature or even hate mail. we could face legal problems,

[moodie69]

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[whoflungpoo92]

i like these videos i let these videos just play and i walk out of the room knowing that i have a chris pirillo video playing ... gives me peace lol

[Appleunbox]

Depends what type of blog, if it is a blog about your life then no. If its something that is uesful then its more like journalism.

[christm3]

I don't believe bloggers are journalists as journalism takes some skill, however I do believe they play a fairly important role in providing sometimes useful or interesting information, via the web.

I have a blog and also do some journalism work. they do not cross.

[mayhempk1]

I blog because I want to, and I love blogging.

[srod712]

Journalists really irk me!

[NileshFowdar]

Kat has sooo much to catch upp !!!!!!

hear me out kat : CATCH UP !

[Ralajer]

To the question of should bloggers be held to the same standard as more traditional forms of journalism. It's my view that it is held to the higher standard because if you don't like the content or nature of discourse it promotes you will not read it. Maybe it could be that we accept a lower standard in certain case from traditional forms of media because they may carry an authority that we don't grant to bloggers and other online media sources.

[obzcure]

the main point at looking at blogging is the fact that its an instantaneous for of the journalism art form. You don't have to wait for the editor to review it and then wait for the next day for it to be printed in the newspaper, its just type and click post and you're done. That's the new form of journalism, not so much the "blog"

[obzcure]

I'm currently doing a degree in journalism and this video is great in that regard. First reason is, now part of the journalism curriculum is that we start a blog. It's not that blogging is the new journalism, but that blogging is now more that ever a recognized medium for journalistic writing and readership. The true difference is the paycheck, and very little more. While a journalist will not be selecting what they will write about like a blogger the passion is there for both parties.

[totesen]

NOOOOo!

[LeonWestbrook]

Yes and no. Journalists can be bloggers and bloggers can be journalists.

I really hate it when people assume bloggers are just jackasses with a keyboard. Just like journalists, the credible and most quoted bloggers are trusted.

Is blogging a viable career path? That remains to be seen.

[tr2blzr]

blogging is not journalism, it's been debated in court, but i don't remember the court case. it was recent i believe. maybe 2005 or 2006...

[Branhower1]

I try to eliminate as much bias as possible on my blog, but that is pretty hard to do.

[nemirc]

I get a paycheck, but that's not the part I love about my job :p

[jax1492]

blogging is not journalism

[nemirc]

I totally agree.

[relentlessJnin]

shut up. u kow wat nerds atleast dont end up workin at gas station for a career!

[JesusXXXCore]

first

[thecmcolombian]

agree

[mayhempk1]

11th post

[EIN771]

1st person to reply saying, f*** you and ur childish comments

[TheWeedDude]

i think so... o.O

[papervampire]

a better question is "does the media have standards ?"

[rml695]

So true. LOL

[Stagg369]

CRAP FACE(just funny

[guitar1994]

poop

[Akino2]

mm 5th???

[uTubeMusicMan36]

4th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!

[Joshintosh]

crap missed it

[Joshintosh]

first/view/rate

[TylersComputerShow]

2nd. I'm the 3rd.

[bedaman10]

sweet video!