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Safaa Moussa
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Electronic Media & Information Society
January 10, 2004 - 12:29 PM
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At the outset of this discussion, I would like to stress that it has become indispensable to rely on ICT for quick access to news and information from different sources, from all over the world.
The advantage here is accessibility to various sources, to different viewpoints on the same issue, and it is up to you to make your own synthesis and readouts. Such exposure to what I consider an important research tool, helps foster open dialogue and enhance decision-making processes on wide-ranging issues.
Looking forward to receiving your feedback on the pros & cons of electronic media.
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Safaa Moussa
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Re: Electronic Media & Information Society
January 12, 2004 - 12:07 PM
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everything has its good and its bad sides.
yes, the ro,le of eletronic media in allowing the information flow is quite valuable.
but sometimes the information that flows can be negative. there's still prejudicist, reactionary, intolerant minds around. and a lot. realizing that eletronic media provides access to different information and news is realizing that this so called negative information can also flow easily.
so the key might be developing ways to people everywhere receive this information in a critical and reflective way, is enabling people to react over the information they access.
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Another Aspect
January 15, 2004 - 01:53 AM
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It is a privilege to have access to diverse sources and different reports on the same issue.
Such quick access to diversity, by means of the new information and communication technology makes you aware of others' different views and opinions. This way you have grounds to answer back, to refute, and express your own views.
It is an opportunity to reach out to others and explain your viewpoints.
Different views open debate and dialogue, and it is up to you to get an objective conclusion out of all this diversity.
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OBJECTIVITY
January 18, 2004 - 02:26 AM
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I agree with you.
Objectivity is all we need when running discussion, when reading news or writing comments on any issue.
Whatever you're reading from reports from all over the globe doesn't mean you should be accepting all of them but people should know it's the starting point for an objective discussion to express your opinion and discuss the feedback of other people.
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Re: Electronic Media & Information Society
January 22, 2004 - 01:48 AM
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Mishou i strongly agree with you.
OBJECTIVITY is the most important when reporting.
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Re: Electronic Media & Information Society
January 22, 2004 - 10:59 AM
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We do also need to be objective while reading news to get a fair judgement without being dragged into biases.
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Re: Electronic Media & Information Society
January 22, 2004 - 12:54 PM
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Electronic media is like a huge online library, giving you quick access to different sources on the same topic.
The reader is not only a recipient but a thinker who has many choices to make.
That is the privilege of having instant access to media diversity.
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Re: Electronic Media & Information Society
January 30, 2004 - 02:17 AM
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Objectivity is all about peace and tolerance.
You cannot reach peace without understanding others and study objectively how to build up your argument to defend your case.
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Re: Electronic Media & Information Society
February 18, 2004 - 09:15 AM
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But let us look at it from this angle again,
I a situation whereby you were asked to cover a crisis or any conflict involving your tribe or community and another community and it seems your people are the one mostly at fault,would you still go ahead and do 100% justice to report without being a bit bias about the situation.....
suggestion please
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Re: Electronic Media & Information Society
February 19, 2004 - 05:45 AM
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That is a Good Question.
I will tell you my personal view.
Objectivity in its absolute sense requires explanation to be convincing to the other side, why certain action was taken.
In this case, you explain your people's point of view and motives.
If it is irrational, on the part of a certain group, due to lack of knowledge or information, here comes the role of the reporter to clarify that it is not condoned by the rest of the community or the government.
On the other hand, "At fault" should be evaluated by international values and not personal or subjective values. If they are really on the wrong side, breaching international laws and norms, there is no room for bias.
What do you think?
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