Given the conventional wisdom that traditional media are still the dominant form for getting "news" out to the world, do you think the internet will effect the audience for those old media?
Yes and No. i live with my grandma who originally didnt even want to look at the sydney morning herald online (she would go out and buy the paper every day), but now its become her morning ritual as its soo convenient and free. so while traditional media (such as newspapers) are moving with the times i think they will continue to be a dominant force. however, there is a lot more competition with access to sooo many news sources, i imagine that for younger generations (than my grandma who is loyal to the one paper, a sydney one even though she lives on the gold coast!!) they might be more interested in a less formal setting, such as blogs or the indy media site to get their news.
Check out the local IndyMedia website. What kind of news is there, and do you think a website like that has a place in your life?
Yes, i like it, it looks a little left of centre, like me :) but while i like the content, i am a little wary and aware that the content may not be true and the sources may be questionable. this is probably highlighted by the fact that my mum is a journalist, and while i know a lot of them have a reputation for twisting the truth to get a better story, i have a different opinion aware of the fact that journalists have a code of ethics that a lot of them actually stand by!! but i do think i will come back, maybe even once a month to see what's there.
Do you think the internet is (was?) an effective tool for politicians to reach out to their intended audience?
I'm not sure. i think it was great for them to try to reach out to younger audiences, but i dont actually know anyone who looked at either of the leaders you tube speeches. and from what i gathered those people that did just looked to laugh, not to listen to what was said. but i also think it was a way of letting the people know (or making them think) that politicans are interested and care about our youth, as well as that they are 'moving with the times'.
What do you think about blogs as a way for people to get information out? What about their role as political commentary?
I think its a great way for people to get their opinions out, but i think its important to realise that it is just their opinion, not necessarily fact. i also think its a great way for people to discuss their political ideas, the good and the bad, as people might bring up ideas that others have not thought of. its also a way of making a statement, like a friend of mine who on facebook has just joined a group called 'dont blame me - i voted liberal', i try not to hold this against her!! :)
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