The media would rather report on big brother than the genocide occurring in darfur (in africa) at the moment. If the same thing were happening in a western country it would be splashed all over the front page of every newspaper. Though the fact they report on such trivial issues instead of important issues affecting africans is really a reflection of the public's inability to empathise with non-caucasian people. If we see whites on the telly in a dangerous situation it really strikes a chord with us, opposed to images of deprived africans in the savannah fleeing their country by foot because they know they'll be massacred if they don't. When people see things like that they think 'oh isn't that awful' and go on eating their dinner and forget about it. A classic example of under-reporting was on the rwandan genocide in 1994 when over half a million people were slaughtered. Many of those deaths could have been prevented if the world did not turn a blind eye to what was happening and aid was sent.

If the media doesnt report it.. it isnt new.. the media only report things that are NEW. If its done, they move on..


Perception is in the eye of the stupid.

what do you mean? the media can actually follow the developments- these issues are ongoing and the media need to keep the public updated if it is to be ingrained in their minds.

another person bandying about the word racist when theres another explenation to it

the media comment on big brother and i find, fashion tips because it sells papers to the 'new lady' who keeps an eye on social levels and looks good all year round! (or so she thinks )


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What is being reported on is a reflection of society's collective mindset- prejudices included. But the media are such a powerful influence on the way we think they should take responsibility and report on things that matter instead of feeding our petty predelictions.

depends on the media you choose The mainstream is that they dont wanna see people murdered and starving when they are eating thier dinner, they would rather hear about what minor celebs are doing to make a twat of themselves. The answer is simple. Switch off mainstream media. Dont buy crappy newspapers and magazines.


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Fox News is racist........

Fox News > CNN

Are you just going through all the racist threads and posting in everyone of them?


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I am anyways. This is the racist forum right?

Yeah but I mean, did you go to the topic and just go into every thread started to talk about racism? Some of these are pretty much dead. I mean this one started way back in December.


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