Blogging is a Conversation.

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My blogging colleague, Si Pusey, in his blog, ‘Simon Says’, touches on his frustration that our guest lecturer, Adam Tinworth, was unable to answer his question on impartiality in blogs written by broadcasters for broadcast outlets. He also questioned whether the banner of a broadcast outlet restricted the ability of broadcasters to blog.

I am not fully aware of whether Si believes that the broadcast outlet restricts a broadcaster’s ability to blog. However, I do agree with him that broadcasters’ blogs are more impartial then their counterparts’ blogs from the print media.

In answer to his question: Does impartially restrict the broadcaster’s blog?

I say no.

If anything, I think it enhances it. The blog acts as an agenda setting tool; a conversation starter. As Si himself proved, he has asked a question, not told me the answer. I have thought about it and replied.

This is exactly what good television and radio should do. I don’t want to hear broadcasters’ views; I want them to inform me so I can have a view. I am not saying I do not want to hear others’ opinions but we also need a balanced starting block from which we can shape our opinion, and then fairly access other people’s.

I have noticed the irony of this blog, as I have expressed my opinion. I didn’t start the conversation and definitely have not ended it, just continued it…