To help a community be its own media...
"Many newspapers think that having a pre-screened blog, a few awkward and television-aping videoclips or a couple of podcasts means they are in tune with social media. They are sorely mistaken. Learning to put movies, podcasts and blogs online doesn't put you ahead of the game – it’s barely table stakes. Besides, this isn't a game of skill; it’s a game of attitude.
It's an attitude that embraces the creation of a common good and a common ground, believes in a healthy blurring of author and audience and understands that there are experts in every walk of life who will contribute to community wisdom in a safe, inclusive and open space. It's a belief that given that space and strong tools, a community can help cover itself.
Unfortunately for newspapers, the grumpy, grudging attitude I heard rumbling above my head ten years ago hasn't really changed. There's more fear now, more dread, more tired arguments about editorial authority born of baggage no one but newspaper people carry or care about. But there are few in the news business with passion, excitement and a true understanding of what it could mean to help a community be its own media, hold up its own mirror and gather around a fire it helps to build."
Wayne MacPhall: Print journalism is yesterday's news Via: http://mediageeks.ning.com/
It's an attitude that embraces the creation of a common good and a common ground, believes in a healthy blurring of author and audience and understands that there are experts in every walk of life who will contribute to community wisdom in a safe, inclusive and open space. It's a belief that given that space and strong tools, a community can help cover itself.
Unfortunately for newspapers, the grumpy, grudging attitude I heard rumbling above my head ten years ago hasn't really changed. There's more fear now, more dread, more tired arguments about editorial authority born of baggage no one but newspaper people carry or care about. But there are few in the news business with passion, excitement and a true understanding of what it could mean to help a community be its own media, hold up its own mirror and gather around a fire it helps to build."
Wayne MacPhall: Print journalism is yesterday's news Via: http://mediageeks.ning.com/
Cyberwriter - 6. Feb, 16:12 - Web2.0
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