Comments on: Local TV News: Dumbing Down British Columbians http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/local-tv-news-dumbing-down-british-columbians/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:35:28 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: LaksPleasyLaw http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/local-tv-news-dumbing-down-british-columbians/comment-page-1/#comment-1516 LaksPleasyLaw Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:02:24 +0000 http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/?p=35#comment-1516 Hi, I have been reading this blog for some time now but never bothered to comment until today. Wanted to let you know that I am a fan and enjoy your work. (Thanks ... good to hear from you. ho) _________________ <a href="http://www.greencashmoney.com" rel="nofollow">online stock trading tips</a> | <a href="http://www.greencashmoney.com" rel="nofollow">list of penny stocks</a> | <a href="http://www.greencashmoney.com" rel="nofollow">hot penny stocks</a> Hi,

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]]> By: jeneralize » Blog Archive » Why is TV news bland? http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/local-tv-news-dumbing-down-british-columbians/comment-page-1/#comment-72 jeneralize » Blog Archive » Why is TV news bland? Thu, 08 May 2008 17:08:33 +0000 http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/?p=35#comment-72 [...] There is an interesting discussion going on over at Harvey Oberfeld’s blog about the state of TV news in British Columbia. In the first post, Harvey decries CTV and Global for ignoring important, breaking news (the Conservative funding scandal) in favour of “light” news (biodegradable coffee cups and an update on Canadian interest rates). (”Local TV News: Dumbing Down British Columbians“) [...] [...] There is an interesting discussion going on over at Harvey Oberfeld’s blog about the state of TV news in British Columbia. In the first post, Harvey decries CTV and Global for ignoring important, breaking news (the Conservative funding scandal) in favour of “light” news (biodegradable coffee cups and an update on Canadian interest rates). (”Local TV News: Dumbing Down British Columbians“) [...]

]]> By: jenzed http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/local-tv-news-dumbing-down-british-columbians/comment-page-1/#comment-65 jenzed Wed, 07 May 2008 00:28:27 +0000 http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/?p=35#comment-65 I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on why newsworthy stories are covered less often than fluff pieces. Is it because "harder" stories are more difficult to research and report? Is it because the people who choose which stories to cover believe that viewers prefer stories about lost puppies and biodegradable cups? Is it a huge media conspiracy? :) Also, thanks for your use of the term "lede" - it was a new one for me, and, being a bit of a word-hound, that always makes my day. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on why newsworthy stories are covered less often than fluff pieces. Is it because “harder” stories are more difficult to research and report? Is it because the people who choose which stories to cover believe that viewers prefer stories about lost puppies and biodegradable cups? Is it a huge media conspiracy? :)

Also, thanks for your use of the term “lede” – it was a new one for me, and, being a bit of a word-hound, that always makes my day.

]]> By: Josh http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/local-tv-news-dumbing-down-british-columbians/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Josh Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:02:59 +0000 http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/?p=35#comment-35 Hit the nail right on the head with this one, news is now about giving viewers information they think they'll watch, rather than providing them with information they need. Hit the nail right on the head with this one, news is now about giving viewers information they think they’ll watch, rather than providing them with information they need.

]]> By: Mark http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/local-tv-news-dumbing-down-british-columbians/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Mark Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:37:15 +0000 http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/?p=35#comment-29 So many stories are just not being covered. The price of bread has DOUBLED at my local bakery. Has any newscast done this story properly? Oh, wait, breaking news, the Canucks hired a new GM! A puppy was kidnapped! What wacky weather! Help. I'm drowning in fluff... So many stories are just not being covered. The price of bread has DOUBLED at my local bakery. Has any newscast done this story properly? Oh, wait, breaking news, the Canucks hired a new GM! A puppy was kidnapped! What wacky weather! Help. I’m drowning in fluff…

]]> By: BEENIE http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/local-tv-news-dumbing-down-british-columbians/comment-page-1/#comment-28 BEENIE Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:59:24 +0000 http://harveyoberfeld.ca/blog/?p=35#comment-28 I love your objective views on the topics you choose to comment. You da man. Keep up the attacks on what is wrong in this country. Signed BEENIE I love your objective views on the topics you choose to comment. You da man. Keep up the attacks on what is wrong in this country.

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BEENIE

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