Reaction to Bruns

In taking a critical look at the works of Axel Bruns, I seem to agree with many of his concepts. It seems to me that the shift of news and media towards the Internet has been an integral change in our daily lives. Instead of stopping at a news stand and picking up a paper, we can simply sip a cup of coffee in the comfort of our own home and get that same news but even more updated. CNN, FOX, NY Times, and Wall Street Journal are just a few examples of industrial journalism and the gains it has made in the digital world. This type of media is opposed to citizen journalism, which is found in the forms of blogs, forums etc. One of the main topics looking a networked digital media and whether it contributes to deliberation and debate. Digital media contains many aspects that spark discussion such as forums and blogs where people express their opinions and beliefs on what ever topics they choose to discuss. Another major component of discussion is the "comments" sections on most websites. After most articles or blog posts are areas for readers to react and interact. This feature has definitely opened up discussion and deliberation on the topics and issues in our digital media.

One area that I do not agree with Bruns is discussing the differences in digital media versus mainstream media, I do not think they are in opposition of each other. But instead often work in existence and supplement they other. How ever digital media is much more interactive, participatory and individual. This differs from mainstream media's spectacular purposes and goals of reaching the mass.  I think these two types are complementary.