The article Community Media was a very in depth look at the importance of independent and community media. Although somewhat outdated, the core principles touched on in the article, ring more true than ever in todays society. The article explains "community media is not just do-it-yourself, it is also do-it-your-own-way" (186). In contemporary society there are numerous ways for everyday citizens to create their own media in many different formats. With the onset of social networking sites such as twitter and facebook, media can be spread amongst communities at alarming speed. Take into account the ability for people to create blogs and video on youtube, the possibilities are endless for creating media.
The article also discussed the importance community media has in influencing and protecting our civil liberties and promoting democracy. It is very comparable to the recent circumstances in Egypt and Libya, where community media, via Twitter and Facebook helped prompt revolutions and bring an end to dictatorships. While it is unclear how these two countries will progress after their respective revolutions, it none-the-less demonstrates the power that community media has on societies.
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