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| Bella Caledonia |
New Media for the New ScotlandIve been readig about the demise of newspapers, and Scottish newspapers in particular for years. Now it seems that the Scotsman is cutting its editorial staff again.Over at Bella Caledonia we've got a different take on things, that basically that may be no bad thing: http://bellacaledonia.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/write-stuff/ Would be interested to hear others views on this... |
| Cruachan |
The printed media may well be largely London-centric, Unionist biased and Establishment controlled, but they do significantly set the tone and nature of political debate at any given time.
Despite falling circulation figures, newspapers are still important. If every morning a family reads headlines that effectively say Scotland is not up to it and thanks goodness for the safety blanket of the UK, that has an effect. The growth of blogs and forums giving new perspectives outwith the control of editors and vested interests is a great thing. As long as we don't just end up just convincing each other. In the coming Referendum it is the 30% "undecided" that will hold the key to independence |
| Stevie |
BellaCaledonia : Fresh thinking for the new republic.
I like it already. Viva la repùblica! |