Re: MSNBC

J. Michael New (MICHAEL.NEW@NRC.CA)
Tue, 4 Jun 1996 15:38:46 -0400

John A. Stoner reveals:
>
> Yes, Bill Gates and Microsoft are insidious forces for the domination of the
> world...they are to be reviled :)...
>
> But, the major media corporations--the networks, the companies who own them,
> and the companies who generate their content--are much more insidious forces
> for the domination of the world. They don't just dominate economically,
> they dominate politically...

I have to agree. The media are responsible for much of what is wrong
with Canada and America today, IMO. Mostly because they just want to
make money, and journalistic integrity is something they left back
at school. I don't believe they are after influence per se; they
want power only as long as it makes them more money. I for one would
like to see non-profit local newspapers in every city, which I would
then read.

> This is an interesting conflict/interaction: corporate media power vs. net
> anarchy. Being new here, I don't know...have you folks covered this one or
> not? If not, I'd like to hear your thoughts.
>
> BTW, I should introduce myself: I'm John Stoner. My personal and
> professional URLs are below, if you want to know more about me, or even if
> you don't.
> --John Stoner
> --Internet Explorations
> --jstoner@interaccess.com
> --http://www.interaccess.com/explore/
> --personal page: http://www.interaccess.com/explore/stoner
>

Nice to meet you, John.

Mike
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