Social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and BlogSpot are all so relevant to society today because almost everyone uses them, which makes them accessible to virtually anyone around the world. Once a big news story breaks, the public can rely on countless status updates, tweets, and blog posts (as well as the traditional newspapers, radio stations, and television channels) to keep them updated with what is happening in the world. For instance, when Osama Bin Laden was killed back in April, I was actually visiting Columbia and not in my hotel room to watch the news. Instead, I found out by logging onto Facebook on my iPhone and reading the statuses of my friends. Perhaps this is why social media is so important to the journalism industry; it is the fastest, easiest way for people (especially our generation) to obtain their news, and it is also the news outlet that we all tend to check the most.
A good blog not only reports news, but also comments on it. Blogs are perfect ways for people to express their opinions and interact with others on blogging websites to discuss current events, specific topics--whatever it may be. Blogs offer an opportunity for everybody to become a news commentator, personalizing the news industry and making it more accessible. If I were to start my own blog, I would probably focus on current events and comment on how they would or would not affect me and other people my age.
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