HW 5b: Applying Graff Chp 2 to "I blog, Therefore I am"

In Kline’s, “I Blog, Therefore I Am,” Kline insists that our media has adapted to the changes throughout history. Kline acknowledges the fact that during the 1950s when televisions came about, newspapers chose to “avoid duplicating what readers already saw on their TVs, focusing instead on explaining the larger meaning of news events.” (Kline, pg 242) This is what blog’s do in today’s world. As Kline mentions, most of the nations’ leading newspapers have blog’s. Blog’s are used to keep reporters, and news-watchers in touch. Here, they can share opinions. Kline also admires that blog’s better distinguish the genuine fairness, and false statements between stories. I agree with Kline, there has been a major difference in the media, from the 1950s till now. All major newspapers, television shows, and company’s have blogs to get the feedback on their products. Sometimes the outcome might not be so good, but at least they have something to know how customers feel.