Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Good thread, Ed.
I can see several factors at play. One is that newbies here dive right in with their questions/ problems and are often the ones attacked. Yes, many may be suspicious but I think it's encombant on those of use who have been around a while to be aware of their newness and treat them with kid gloves to start out and give them the benefit of doubt. Those of us that have been on here a while tend to get used to or 'get the hang' of the rest of the personalities and will harmlessly tease or poke fun at some knowing they will take it in good jest as it was intended. I think know the grumps and avoid commenting in those cases because I don't have a good idea how they'll take it and I never mean any harm. I do like to point out ironies though. That is my personality and I have just as much fun being poked at. As another said, I also read my responses carefully and sometimes delete them or edit them before posting if I think they'll be taken wrong. It is difficult at best with the wide range of personalities on here. In short, give the newbies a break and think before you click 'post reply'. Popcorn for all but ask Bill first! He is the popcorn keeper and we all know that! ![]()
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The media is to report the news...ALL OF IT. Not one side or another. That has nothing to do with freedom of speech in anyway. If you call yourself a journalist who is reporting NEWS, then report it all. If you are a commentor with your opinions, then certainly you have a right to say them, put them on billboards..whatever. Problem is that we take commentators comments as NEWS and it is not. I honestly cannot think of a valid NEWS outlet ! They are shooting for ratings and not accuracy or NEWS and they are servants to those whom they should be keeping in place. That pendulum swings BOTH ways and is not a political comment. |
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The vast majority of "News" today is slanted by the corporations that control the media - one way or the other. It is very rare to hear both sides of a story reported without bias.
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I believe you are right.
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Media bias is very much alive but not so well.
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Last edited by senior citizen; 12-18-2012 at 03:30 AM. |
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New is all about ratings these days! Have you noticed how news-persons tend to also editorialize??
Yesterday that incident in CT was horrific...did you all notice all the reports coming that had to be rebutted due to incorrect information? I can see reporting what's happening but to devote the whole of the day to it is a bit over-board. "They" will say it's because "we" have the "right" to know. I believe in the right of "Free Speech" but civilty has gone by the way-side! I'm with fighting for our freedoms---but of late all I see is folks sending e-mails, complaining and not putting action into their words (for the most part). |
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It is "their" job to report the news and if "they" don't keep running the story and the other major networks do, they lose business. I feel sorry for the anchors who have to fill air space and it is NOT what they were taught as correct to speculate or encourage people to repeat gossip...but they all do. No easy answer. It is a competitive business much like any other.
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Geez.......I guess I've missed a lot by being away from TOTV for a few days!
CaptJohn............. ![]() ![]() Good thread/initial post, Ed. Bill ![]() |
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I miss those discussion too. I hope you are healthy and happy and hitting them straight and long. Happy, happy New Year. B.K. Cunningham
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Isn't the news media on a different thread?
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Thread? Don't know! World? Could be!
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Everyone has a different reality, a different frame of reference....having seen things first hand that others may not have witnessed, nor ever will witness...........such as pertains to the mental illness debate going on. With regard to the guns debate, it all depends on which part of the country you live in; not to mention the crime rate in that particular region. For the most part, hunters from rural areas, will continue to defend their gun rights. They are not necessarily thinking of the guns being in the hands of a mentally ill young person, intent on shooting innocents, such as those beautiful young children, teachers, etc. Of course, as we see in Connecticut's quintessential lovely hometown where the school tragedy occurred, oftentimes evil knows no boundaries. One news anchor mentioned yesterday that people are becoming increasingly intolerant of other folks' opinions during all of what has transpired recently...........which has brought up long submerged memories in a lot of people. Often, one thing leads to another rememberance. At our age, all of us should have a wealth of experience which allows us to relate to much of what is happening in our world today. Again, you are an extremely intelligent writer with a fairness and a good heart. |
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Again, more power to your words........I agree with your statement above. |
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