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Originally Posted by rdret1
This really doesn't make any sense to me. I would think that the more their stories are referenced; the more publicity they would receive; which would lead to more common knowledge of their product; which would lead to more subscriptions with a higher readership, hence, more profits.
What's wrong with that?
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I think that with the advent of the 24/7 news cycle, quality (in terms of accuracy, good analysis, and clarity of writing) has taken a back seat to the "I want it now" sensibility that is destroying the existing business models for all mass media.
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
I foresee lawsuits coming for those who quote printed media.
They are running out of alternatives.
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MOO, the media outlets made the mistake of giving away content for free in the belief that they'd be able to charge readers later on.
If lawsuits do come (as I think they will) they hasten the end of journalism as we know it. While I'm very critical of journalists, I'd rather not see them being replaced by bloggers and every yahoo with a cell phone.