This week’s lecture took me in a new direction of perspective with the idea of multi-media journalism. I love the idea of OhMy news and Korea has truly created a space where media content is in the control of the people and not the mass media bug shots. http://english.ohmynews.com/english/eng_section.asp?article_class=3.
They have actually created a place where ordinary citizens can be transformed into “real” journalists. I was very impressed with the process used to ensure validity of citizens stories and that unlike a blog the content can and is regulated. I like the concept that “every citizen is a reporter”. I enjoy this direction for media as I am a person who likes to consider all points of views and opinions on any given topic and with mainstream media there is usually one or two uniform stories that you hear, see or read regardless of the publication.
I read over a few articles from Ohmy news and found that the articles are articulate and very well written, they are interesting and use a very journalistic style. This is very impressive considering that many of the author’s do not have formal journalism qualifications. There was one article that I liked in particular and the title really caught my attention: “Are biofuels an inconvenient truth” http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?article_class=7&no=383319&rel_no=1. Not the most interesting topic, however the title and the style of writing kept me interested. I would really like to see Australian media move in this direction, it would most certainly be interesting.
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