So, you you saw something on social media that’s considered “news” that got your interest — maybe it even evoked some emotion. You should understand whose publishing before you start sharing their material. Here’s a good example as to why:
There are some things you should understand before spreading this “news”.
More than likely, there’s a political slant applied to it. Traditional and legacy news sources aim to engage with different audiences of the political spectrum. Some look to appeal to a broad group, while others look appealing to a more concentrated audience:
There are also non-traditional sources (blogs, or independent journalist who have social media channels and/or newsletters) that are often considered “news”. However, it’s important to note that many of these people and outlets focus on a particular niche as they’re establishing their own brand. Some of these outlets or individuals also promote conspiracy theories, although I’d argue it’s not fair to paint all independent publishers with the same brush. However, we need to understand that these outlets often escape the same scrutiny or coverage compared to their traditional counterparts. The media often doesn’t have the time or space to cover the media.
Having said that, it’s important we understand the media landscape away from social media, given their content often feeds it.
