to what extent does the changing image of the american media contribute?
Q. to the general perception of the decline or degredation of the democratic process? should one be worried that people are becoming more and more accustomed to viewing popular media sources as having a larger entertainment and for-profit motivation rather than objective reporting? by accepting the current state and adapting, does one enter into a contract which serves to enhance the evolution of culture, or should a stalwart stance be taken against making this agreement?
Asked by datingguy - Wed Aug 1 16:53:23 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The media definately contributes to the degredation of the democratic process. People are so involved in the media and so few read books and newspapers that they don't apply thier own critical thinking to recognize the issues and to do come up with a solution. Of course this is just what the authority is looking for. The last thing they need is educated people coming in their way of running things.
Answered by Esse Est Percipi - Wed Aug 1 17:46:04 2007

Did the media contribute to people's obsession with home ownership and thus contribute to the credit crunch?
Q. Countless programmes and articles detailed how to improve properties, sell them on etc etc - so could the media be partly to blame for why people over extended themselves with unaffordable mortgages etc? The psyche perpetuated the last few years has always been renting is a waste of money etc
Asked by Smiley - Sun Feb 22 03:16:40 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Many people losing home are actually families that only own the house they live in. It wasn't the media in the sense of infomercials offering programs to teach people to buy and flip homes. What contributed to this were the banks and mortgage lenders relaxing the guidelines and loosening of the credit to income ratios, lowering the required down payment. In essence selling home with adjustable mortgages or with balloon payments these families couldn't afford it. These people probably wanted a home and always thought it was beyond their reach, now add in the relaxed lending procedures. This is what has led us to this housing crash.
Answered by mahler1987 - Sun Feb 22 03:28:39 2009

What can each person give up concerning the media to contribute to reducing of the number of crimes?
Q. Some people say not watching stuff related to crime. What else? Don't talk about the details?
Asked by SAMWINIRISE E - Fri Aug 10 20:42:35 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. crime was around long before the media. don't know that would stop it, but l truly wish there was more good news stories.
Answered by edie - Sat Aug 11 08:51:56 2007

how does using the media contribute to a succesful campagin?
Q. how does using the media contribute to a succesful campagin?
Asked by sonyasonyamash - Tue May 22 09:23:18 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Media can build awareness about the news. It can be used as an advertising tool (messages seen by the public as being controlled by the company putting them out) and as a PR tool (messaging seen as a third party endorsement) When a company creates and buys an advertisement- (online, print, or broadcast) the company controls all the messages in the ad- and the public, reading the ad, knows this. This is an important vehicle for a successful campaign because it allows the company to describe its offering in its own terms. When a company puts out a news release on its offering relating to one ( or more) targeted market(s), individuals in the media (reporters /editors/ producers/bloggers) covering that marketplace assess its importance to… [cont.]
Answered by redturtle - Tue May 22 11:34:26 2007

how ,mass media can contribute to social problems today?
Q. i want to know how,where,when,who,why,wh at is mass media lead to social problems today.
Asked by malaysian_89 - Wed Mar 8 15:18:07 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1). Little to no responsibility over the information released on news sources and the internet --> false information and easier ways to gain access to illegal materials. 2). Uncontrolled media --> masses reacting to uncensored material. For example, with the threat of the Bird Flu, economies are going bust even though the actual threat may be minimal.
Answered by MysteriumTremendum - Wed Mar 8 16:21:35 2006

How did Walt Disney contribute to modern day media and society?
Q. I'm doing a project on how Walt Disney has affected modern day American society. Can you please give examples of how his influence is still seen today? Thank you very much!
Asked by Jemina - Mon Mar 16 16:40:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. CalArts The statue "Partners" located on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. In his later years, Disney devoted substantial time towards funding The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). It was formed in 1961 through a merger of the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and the Chouinard Art Institute, which had helped in the training of the animation staff during the 1930s. When Disney died, one-fourth of his estate went towards CalArts, which helped in building its campus. In his will, Disney paved the way for creation of several charitable trusts which included one for the California Institute of the Arts and other for the Disney Foundation.[76] He also donated 38 acres (Template:Convert/sqmi km ) of the… [cont.]
Answered by LOML ZeLN!X - Wed Mar 18 06:14:21 2009

Do you think violence in media contributes to actual violence in the real world?
Q. Do you think violence in media contributes to actual violence in the real world? (ie: video games, movies, tv etc) If so, what if anything, do you think should be done about this? If not, how would you respond to charges that the media does contribute?
Asked by dede10527 - Sun Dec 2 17:07:35 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That's a really hard question to answer because there are so many contributing factors that lead to violent behavior. The fact that many of the factors that lead to violence (being male, young, impoverished, and substance abuse) also tend to be positively correlated with taking in more violent media. So, the problem is that you can't know for sure which factor is actually causing the violent behavior.
Answered by ashnperry - Sun Dec 2 17:13:58 2007

Does censoring news and the media contribute to society's well-being?
Q. Does censoring news and the media contribute to society's well-being?
Asked by shahe - Thu Mar 30 16:52:58 2006 - - 100 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That all depends on the mission from the censors. If one's censorship is to protect young impressionable children from the world's horrors and other emotionally damaging content, then it would be OK. However, history has shown us governmental censorship overseas with a sharply focused mission of influencing the mass audience to rally to their cause and basically control them into loyal submission...which was their non-violent step used before using the more convincing machine guns on people. I have the gnawing sense daily that our news, at least in the US, is ever more growing into propaganda than the "unbiased, completely neutral to personal opinion" service we've come to expect--not only on a global network scale, but even in our own… [cont.]
Answered by Mr. Wizard - Fri Mar 31 23:58:52 2006

how does the media contribute to teen pregnancy?
Q. how does the media contribute to teen pregnancy?
Asked by mercedes_myrick - Tue Mar 28 23:52:03 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. they glamorize sex and make it appear glamorous
Answered by the_law_man81 - Tue Apr 4 20:49:49 2006

How the selection and use of media contributes to a suceesful campagin?
Q. how advertisng agencies can help business reach their aims and objectives.
Asked by fezi - Mon Feb 19 16:26:29 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The best type of media campaign is a through the line campaign. This is when a media agency uses above the line advertising and below the line advertising. So a person may see an advert on the tv and then the next day see the same advert on a bus shelter. it helps to reinforce the message and at the same time ensures a wider spectrum of consumers see the advert. The best type of campaign would be a trackable one, where the media agency can track the exposure of the media messages. For example the best trackable medium is the internet because you can monitor the amount of hits you have, also the amount of click throughs, how many impressions etc. Above the line - expensive media like tv, radio, glossy magazines Below the line / direct… [cont.]
Answered by chickyboo222 - Fri Feb 23 03:20:38 2007

Would dismantleing Media Coorporations contribute to world peace?
Q. What's your opinion?
Asked by MemZ - Thu May 4 05:53:22 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Eve though William Randolph Hearst said "You supply the pictures, I'll supply the war" I don't think dismantling media is the answer for peace. I am saying this as someone who has been an alternative journalist for the last decade. Dismantling the military-industrial complex on the other hand, would do a great deal towards peace. Profit is a huge driving motive towards war -- Wars are very profitable for some people. Getting rid of the Generals (General Dynamics, General Electric) or at least putting them out of the war business, would contribute greatly to peace. Good movie on this subject - "Why We Fight"
Answered by parrotjohn2001 - Thu May 4 08:34:57 2006

Does the mass media contributed to violence in America or simply reflect an already violence society?
Q. Does the mass media contributed to violence in America or simply reflect an already violence society?
Asked by redhead - Wed Oct 3 18:10:10 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Honestly, I can't decide.. It's like asking whether the egg came first or the chicken.. If it were me to decide I'd say both are true. Like some sort of vicious cycle. I like my fences Xd
Answered by Hiro - Wed Oct 3 18:16:31 2007

Don't you think the media is contributing to who people are going to vote for?
Q. I think the media is giving the presidential candidates a hard time.
Asked by Q+A - Fri Apr 4 18:41:45 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No. The media told us all to vote for Hillary for months. Hillary and Guiliani. They even called the Democratic field "Hillary and the Seven Dwarves". Never did they think a black guy named Barack had a chance. People made up their minds and voted for Obama. Why? The main stream media doesnt have complete control of information. The internet and Youtube have almost leveled the playing field.
Answered by the man - Fri Apr 4 18:50:55 2008

Don't you think the media reveals too much information that could help contribute with future attacks?
Q. I think the government and the media reveals too much about their future plans or etc. Don't they forget that terrorists aren't that stupid and they could be listening and taking notes? Yes Charlie they reveal everything explicitly. It's like making terrorists life easier.
Asked by BT - Thu Aug 24 00:17:06 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I personally think that the media is bull, and they really don't know what they're talking about. I also hate how they make everything sound so horrible. Anyway don't worry, they don't give away anything really substantial. I have seen and heard things that no reporter will ever know, trust me they don't give then as much info as the reporters would like to think. This coming straight from the horses... daughters mouth.
Answered by Cass - Thu Aug 24 00:24:54 2006

Do you think that VIOLENCE ON THE MEDIA contributes for a violent world?
Q. Do you think that violence on the media contributes for a violent world?
Asked by AquAzul - Wed May 21 23:59:47 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Media is undeniably the bearer of bad news, glorifying war and debauchery and brazenly scandalising the men of worth. The modern day media is formidably powerful. Business and Politics fear its ability to rouse the rabble against them, any person or entity seeking to right and amend the world. Alas politicians tolerate and coexist with the despotic media, being highly needful of its benevolence and grace to win elections and appear competent to civilians. The media has become God like. They who bow and pander are empowered and lauded. The heroes, freedom fighters and peace protesters have all been silenced, bought out or destroyed. Indeed the odd crumb is cast toward a group or lobby for appearances sake, but evil and deviancy rise… [cont.]
Answered by Wisdom Tormented - Thu May 22 02:22:30 2008

Does the media's Recession Obsession contribute to people's....?
Q. Does the media's Recession Obsession contribute to people's fears about the future and feeling of dread ? It seems the 24/7 coverage of how bad the economy is - how bad it will get - how low it can go - how deep it can dive - would have an affect on the mindset of the people. What role do you think the media's Recession Obsession plays in our economic situation ? I'm not suggesting not reporting the news, the facts; but the saturation of the same bad news repeated over and over again was the point I was making; not to mention the spin whichever media source wishes to put on it. That's all I'm saying.
Asked by Louis S - Mon Dec 1 19:03:49 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There s an old saying: It s easy to talk your way into a recession; it s harder to talk your way out of one. The doom and gloom media reporting causes people to lose confidence in our economy. People get worried, they cut back on their spending, and we re in a recession. Now we re in a real one, brought on by our social engineers in Washington who decided that people who couldn t afford to buy houses could buy them with zero-down, negative amortization loans with upfront teaser rates that were good for two or three years. Once the interest rates adjusted, there was no way they could make the monthly payments. This occurred during a housing bubble that any idiot had to know had to burst. Our politicians put many low-income, high… [cont.]
Answered by SCOTT M - Mon Dec 1 20:53:47 2008

Can the public find out which Media outlets have contributed to election campaigns, and which campaign?
Q. If you have a link for that information, I would be grateful.
Asked by C.T. - Thu Apr 3 17:17:12 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have a link for 2004 but not 2008, and would like further links so hopefully others can provide more. EDIT: I found some links for corporate contributions. You would need to research the corporations to determine if they own media. I see a few corporations known to own TV networks and newspapers (e.g., the ones easily identified by name Microsoft, Time Warner), but that is only from a cursory review. Obama: Clinton: McCain: I notice something that speaks to matters I have mentioned repetitively on this board. Do you notice how all of the big financial power players back ALL of the leading candidates. Very telling. Do you also notice how they do not support Ron Paul: Ron Paul has a plan to put control of the… [cont.]
Answered by RED ROBIN - Thu Apr 3 17:21:48 2008

I need to find some articles about how audiences distort media messages. Any ideas/links?
Q. I can find lots of stuff on how media distort messages, but not on how audience members contribute to the process of media message distortion.
Asked by mountaindew25 - Sun Oct 8 11:43:42 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try searching on scholar.google.com for "audience distortion" and "media"
Answered by emp04 - Sun Oct 8 11:51:11 2006

What factors can contribute psychologically to eating disorders?
Q. I am writing a social science essay on the contributing factors of eating disorders (ex. media) and I need to write it in a thesis to help me further my research for the essay. Any help is welcome :)
Asked by vampire.love - Sat May 9 17:50:20 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. From people around us. We are easily influenced, and believe what we see. Media plays a huge role in this, as the majority of population believes the repeated image. Soon, everyone is affected, and the masses build eating disorders, such as anorexia, and bulimia. People want to look like the models on television, and try to transform themselves. Or maybe their parents/peers are pressurizing them to change their appearance. They might also have complex regarding their figure. If you had said in general, then it'd be passed on from birth, family history, etc.
Answered by Ethan - Sat May 9 17:56:19 2009

Why are mass media more interested in reacing large audiences than in contributing to cultural sensitivity?
Q. I'm reading through one of my textbooks and it asked that question at the end of the chapter, we don't get graded on it but I'm afraid that it could be an exam question/etc.. I can't find it anywhere in the textbook.. HELP!
Asked by Andi - Sat Sep 13 16:04:45 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Large audiences mean more profits, and profits outweighs cultural sensitivity. Large audiences are an indication that they want what you're offering. The key to stay in business, keep your job, and give the public what it thinks it wants.
Answered by M G - Sat Sep 13 16:41:52 2008

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