Tired of the bias and inaccuracy of the mainstream media? So are a lot of people. And they’ve started a new Wiki called Media Mythbusters so there is a source that can counter the media bias. The objective:
To be the Internet source of comprehensive facts and links chronicling major journalism’s treatment of certain stories in which questions have arisen regarding facts or methods of reporting. These treatments of news events by major media have direct and significant impact upon public opinion and upon policymakers. Careful consideration of the way these stories were handled by the media is essential to both a well informed public and policy, and are intended to contribute to a more reliable and responsible major media desired and needed by all. The goal of this site is to be a reliable resource, accessible to all, to provide news consumers with a tool and information to allow them to determine how best to process information they receive through major media outlets.
We have CAMERA, and MEMRI, and other sites that cover the media’s many inaccuracies and biases. Now we have a Wiki that can collate the errors (Fauxtography, Jamil Hussein, and now, the TNR Scott Thomas case) and put it all in one place. With hard work and an adherence to strict guidelines, Media Mythbusters can be a powerful force for making the media actually mean what they say when they claim to be objective. Or at least, that’s my hope.
In any case, I have joined the Media Mythbusters. I look forward to linking to my first entry there.