Comments for Media, Culture & Society

Comment on “Radio’s Tangled Web” by tvcrit

tvcrit — Wed, 02 May 2007 12:27:00 +0000

We’ve not had much chance to discuss this. But the copyright board’s decision certainly makes the prospects for internet radio rather bleak. Still, there is some movement, in the radio sector and in Congress to step in and protect net radio.

Comment on Net Neutrality-Still a problem by tvcrit

tvcrit — Wed, 02 May 2007 12:25:19 +0000

It is vitally important to listen to CEOs of these major corporations–they tend to be pretty blunt about their intentions–especially when speaking in front of ’sympathetic’ audiences.

Comment on Looking For Independent Media? by tvcrit

tvcrit — Wed, 02 May 2007 12:23:47 +0000

Good. IndyMedia is one of the more dynamic, exciting and hopeful developments in contemporary journalism.

Comment on Transitions: From MySpace to CommercializedSpace by tvcrit

tvcrit — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:57:09 +0000

Good stuff. Why do you think News Corp. is so interested in “social networking” sites? How does this fit in with our discussion all semester long re: big media.

Comment on PR’s war by tvcrit

tvcrit — Tue, 01 May 2007 23:54:01 +0000

Good thoughts.

Comment on Japan is also facing net neutrality by tvcrit

tvcrit — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:06:24 +0000

Good post. NN is a global issue. It would be helpful to keep abreast of this debate as it plays out in Japan.

Comment on PR Firms Fight For VNR’s by tvcrit

tvcrit — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:05:36 +0000

Good post. Notice the pattern here. Industry forms an ‘interest group’ that then lobbies government and regulatory bodies and promotes self-regulation over government regs.

Comment on The Commercial Aspect to the Virginia Tech Massacre by tvcrit

tvcrit — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:28:13 +0000

Thanks for posting this Elizabeth. Certainly raises important ethical questions about contemporary news values.

Comment on Internet Payola? Commercialization? by tvcrit

tvcrit — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:47:41 +0000

Very good post! This does raise some interesting questions. The provision that bloggers have to acknowledge sponsorship is precisely the trouble with ‘traditional’ payola. Sponsorship identification ought to be mandatory–if only from a ‘consumer protection’ protection.

Comment on FCC Settles with Clear Channel, others by tvcrit

tvcrit — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:45:24 +0000

Don’t quote news items without attribution! Summarize the item, in your own words, then link to the ‘original’ piece.