Of course, and that is just common knowledge that brands/companies/sites need to understand. The content you produce is your responsibility at the end of the day, just like we are responsible for our own content we put on social media. #UWJ201 #301

I believe the most important characteristics is just to be relatable to all audiences and connect your brand to multiple demographics. As someone that is surrounded by the black community and other minorities, all we want is to feel seen and heard. #UW201 #301

On Monday's lecture as you guys may know we discussed about obscenity and broke it down to a true definition. Rather than what the definition is, what type of obscenity do you see most in your daily lives? #UWJ201 #301

I believe that it is both needing to experience certain events as well as wanting that feeling of curiosity and suspicion. Sometimes facts aren't enough for people and part of all of us is curious which makes us use these "conspiracies" as methods to expand our curiosity. #UWJ201 #301

I personally think if someone is wrong and is strong about their opinion, there isn't much we can do. Some people are just too stubborn and if fact checking doesn't work, we just have to accept that and maybe their opinion will become wrong in front of their eyes. #UW201 #301

In our readings we talked about the power of conspiracies in modern day news. I enjoy a good conspiracy about either sports news, TV show theories, or nonsense, but when it comes to politics I'm not a big fan. Do you find conspiracies in politics and mass media interesting/entertaining? #UWJ201 #301

I think it can go both ways. There is so much a journalist can do, but if we as viewers don't set aside our own bias and judgment then it doesn't matter what the journalist puts down. So yes some journalist should try to create less bias content as long as viewers can stay neutral too. #UWJ201 #301

I think a keen factor in detecting bias is setting aside emotions and our own personal bias. Staying neutral and being more self aware rather than being emotional or stuck up can allow us to detect bias on a more balanced scale. #UWJ201 #301

In lecture this week we talked about bias in our current news. We talked/learned about how hostile bias news can be and how it can alter our self esteem. Reminds me of Mean World Syndrome. Do you think we ignore bias if it's our favor or because we are scared on how it will affect us? #UWJ201 #301

I think happiness is altered by how we show it online. We only show us being happy or our achievements so it depicts an unfair standard of happiness to everyone that views such things. #UWJ201 #301

I think it depends on what news source the journalist comes from. If it is a big and common name around news media, then I believe they should be as neutral as possible depending on the topic. You will always run into unavoidable bias, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. #UWJ201 #301

My media analysis essay had me do a deeper dive into the social media aspect of racial movements. BLM had its ups and downs, but once I started doing my research I found out about the intelligence behind some sources. Do you think sources about movements and protest can be bias? #UWJ201 #301

I believe so. There could be many reasons or theories why Americans have limited political knowledge, but I think our heavy reliance on social media is a big cause. Short form content consumes us and some Americans are just too lazy to read an article or turn on TV news. #UWJ201 #301

To be honest, I don't believe short form content can be "just as effective". It can be effective in some cases that aren't high demand/popular news, but in order to have thorough news stories you will need more context and content. Short form is used to grab attention rather than be reliable #UWJ201

In the readings today, it talked about the differential in reliability in news sources. I believe that any news besides most on TV or evidence based news, are always altered a little bit. Should we stop relying on social media for news, or should we just be more careful what we consume? #UWJ201 #301

In my eyes, it's a toss up. If every generation/demographic were to be heavy T.V users, viewers would either gain more knowledge on politics rather than opinionated comments on social media or maybe start developing all the same opinions because they don't have another source for news. #UWJ201 #301

I think I'm impacted by all forms of social media, but not impacted in a negative way in a sense of Mean World Syndrome. Sometimes it may affect my views on my own personal situations, but I am aware of the media I take in and don't let it affect my views on the world in general. #UWJ201 #301

We learned that the core of Mean World Syndrome is that people develop a distorted view of reality through mass media. We’re fed stories of violence and fear, which trigger emotional responses such as anxiety and fear. To combat this, can start by questioning the content we consume? #UWJ201 #301

I totally agree that flexibility is key. While traditional articles offer detailed context, social media often demands brevity. But that doesn’t mean we should sacrifice accuracy for speed. The ability to condense information while staying true to the original message is important. #UWJ201 #301

Framing definitely plays a huge role in shaping public opinion, especially on controversial topics, this can influence how people interpret. By highlighting certain aspects of an issue and downplaying others. What’s framed as a crisis or a necessity can change how people feel about it. #UWJ201 #301

When it comes to being a reporter people forget the satisfaction or reward in doing the job. After reading today's article about what motivates reporters, it opened my eyes to these rewards. What would be most satisfying to you as a reporter in this day and age? For me definitely impact #UWJ201 #301

I believe surveillance is the most vital function of journalism. It’s essentially about informing the public by providing updates on important events and issues that affect society. Without this, people wouldn’t be able to stay informed or make educated decisions. #UWJ201 #301

I think pack journalism is used because it creates a sense of credibility and authority when multiple outlets cover the same story. When a major news outlet leads with a certain angle, others often follow to stay relevant. This strategy can amplify the impact of the story. #UWJ201 #301

I agree 100% that balance is a key component to standards that news must meet. Of course accuracy in news is important since no one wants fake or false news, but balance can be just as important. Taking account both sides of an article/news is a huge part in accuracy and reliability. #UWJ201 #301