The news cycle created by technology demands all things now and this leaves the current state of news open to criticism. The constant flow of new information leaves important details out as new information arrives. In the past details and facts were necessary to deliver news. Now "filler" stories flash in between "real" news stories that are never to be heard from again. This is especially relevant on online news media. The contstant updating and refreshing leaves fleeting glimpses of real world issues and events. The online news industry also blurs the line between fact and opinion.
This flighty attitude also extends into the accuracy of the news. Due to the cut and paste, get it now attitude, journalists are willing to distribute information that is not confirmed. I am not a journalist, but I have to believe that the priority should be delivering clear, concise, and objective news.
Society, media, finances, government, technology, have all changed the way we demand and process information. This leaves the traditional journalistic ideal behind. It takes too much time and news media can't wait while other stories are reported. Journalistic ideals are/were upheld in media like Frontline, The Economist, and Meet the Press (w/ Tim Russert). Where do you think the journalistic ideal still lives today?
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