Social Networks Become Source of News?

Social networking phenomenon is one of today's society. A large number of users and the spread that covers a broad area (not evenly) certainly promises a benefit in itself. Then an idea or a question arises: Can the media take advantage of social networking as a formal news by the media? 

The answer is that it can. But there are many conditions. Before entering into the subject requirement, we need to look at the reasons people join social networking. 

There are many reasons why people join social networking. First, to meet with friends or relatives. Second, in order to find a new job. Third, as a tool to discuss a topic. Fourth, for a person to feel ownership. Fifth, to express themselves. Sixth, to express something about itself. Seventh, as a medium of entertainment. Eighth, in order to meet the same people who are interested. Ninth, as a tool for sharing information. Tenth to seek popularity. Eleventh, to solve real-world friendships. Twelfth, in order to meet new people. 

So, from many sources that I read, there are many reasons people join social networking. Indeed there are several matters related to the sharing of information. But the minority. But let us assume that there are so many people willing to supply information through social networks. The second question: what kind of information distributed? Useful for others or not?

As a FB user I noticed that most of the information shared at the FB is not worthy of being news. Only if there is a memorable event, such as accidents on the highway, usually only shared with friends. We make the assumption that this problem can be overcome with education, recruitment or something. The third question, the information shared was adequate as news or not

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Suppose one day you come home from work. There was an accident. Your taking the time to find out what happened. You could take pictures. You could ask one or two people in the place of what happened. Is this enough? Not yet. What about the identity of persons involved accident? What about the cause of the accident? There are still some other questions about the adequacy of the new information could be supplemented if you're there for half or one hour. Are you willing there for that?

Okay, you can complete. But the particular news requires neutrality, news that is not biased. For example, at one time a friend's house because you'll be in Drag lost the lawsuit trial of debt. You stayed there for two days. Time is very pretty. The question is whether you can see these issues neutrally. You can interview your friends and family. But this is not enough. You should ask the other side of the root of the problem. You should find out the court's decision on the case. You should read it yourself, or at least get a confirmation from the court officers. 

So .... Social networking can indeed be used as a medium to capture the news. But too many requirements that must be met for a news worthy of social networking in the news. 

To my knowledge, which occurs in some media is like this: there is information about an event that is worthy of being news. This information is then considered by the editorial staff, whether or not the theme of the behavior. If if sold, it will be seen how complete the information. Terms 5W + H is used. Editors then assign reporters to check the truth of the information. If that information can be accounted for righteousness, a new processed and published.