How Social Media Affected Newtown Coverage - TimesCast Media+Tech

Three days after the shootings at a Connecticut elementary school, Jeff Jarvis and Neda Soltani talk about the effect of social media on the news cycle.

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[cyberage100]

Look what they did to the elections! Romney put lots of money in these guys pockets and we got lots of screwed up info! Paid off! Bought off! Call it what you want! Money buys US corrupt politicians thanks to lamestream media!

[ectech1]

Sometimes you feel like a nut sometimes you don't.

[ihurskin]

"hardly a hero"

[bluesharp59]

F*ck off media people ! Let the people bury their children in dignity . Get your microphones out of their faces ! I'm sorry people I just had to vent . The ratings game ! Tell me I'm wrong ? Because I'm not !

[Gene Dexter]

The problem for major media is that it's competing for pole position with breaking stories. Twitter may be first, but companies who control our airwaves are obligated to hold back or at very least say the word "allegedly" over and over.