Journalism, Online Comments, and the Future of Public Discourse Shanahan Marie
Journalism, Online Comments, and the Future of Public Discourse Shanahan Marie Comments on digital news stories and on social media play an increasingly important role in public discourse as more…
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Journalism, Online Comments, and the Future of Public Discourse Shanahan Marie
Comments on digital news stories and on social media play an increasingly important role in public discourse as more citizens communicate through online networks. Off-topic posts and toxic commentary have been shown to undermine legitimate news reporting, yet the proliferation of digital communication technology has revolutionized the setting for democratic participation. The reasons for eliminating comments on news stories are plentiful.
Shanahan's book argues for news organizations to stop retreating from comments sections and make organizing citizens' online commentary part of their mission; to recognize commenters as democratic actors and use journalistic rigor to add value to citizens' comments above the social layer. The digital exchange of ideas and opinions is now a vital component of the democratic landscape. Marie K. Through original interviews, anecdotes, field