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Why does the news media make everything sound worse than things really are?

January 9th, 2009
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Curious asked:


Everytime I turn on CNN or fox news the reporters are freaking out about something. I swear old people probably die from heart attacks and panic attacks whenever they turn on the news.

Why must they sensationalize everything?? F*** the ratings just give us the news!

Edward

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How do I contact national TV news channels when I have really important news?

December 26th, 2008
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1-2informationalways asked:


A while back I came across what I considered extremely important news and wanted to let national TV news channels know, most specifically thinking of CNN or even MSNBC, but could not find anywhere I could “click” for lets say “news tips”, “contact us”, “urgent news”, or similar. It may sound silly but there are some things sometimes people feel better telling it to news mediums than police or other authorities.

Why? Well because news people are always willing to hear and listen to what you can explain to them in an intelligent way. Most of the time authorities tend to make their own judgement without you finishing your story. Or worse yet cut you off telling you “let proper authorities handle it”.

I have no idea how any news channel would have reacted to what I thought was something odd and a bit complicated, thus making it important in the world situation we now have. But just in case I come across something like that I want to tell someone immediatedly, in strict confidence.

Lewis

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How does the news determine which stories to publish?

December 4th, 2008
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Lala asked:


I am familiar with sending press releases, but do some news sources feed off others?

For example, if I submit a press release to one news source (a small local paper), is it possible another local paper would feed off the press release and publish?

Judy

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November 28th, 2008
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ldfse asked:


Where is the best place to read news?

Joy

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What are the best news sites for a potential weekly news show?

October 29th, 2008
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kurly_ky asked:


My friend and I want to start a weekly news show , and i want ot know the best places for Information. We want more odd ,artsy, and liberal news though not relay the depressing stuff you see on T.V. If you have any ideas it would be really helpful!

Jordon

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