Dude, it was on Facebook

While reading through some of my classmate’s blog posts, I have noticed quite a few trends. Most of them receive news the way I do, through friends and Facebook. I found it interesting how many people viewed receiving news from Facebook in a negative light. However, Facebook should not be embarrassing news source. Although I will admit that I said it was embarrassing in my blog. It is a fast and efficient way to keep people updated. If they receive the news, does it really matter how they found out? Facebook is a way to connect. If a person does not have a Facebook, they are cut out from events and news. Instead of inviting a friend to a party face to face, a Facebook event is usually made. This is how people spread news. Hedges would be disappointed that our generation receives a lot of news from Facebook. Facebook is not a legit reading source, but it is a way to connect. Carr, however, might bring up his point about convenience. While on Facebook, it is a way to skim news. Another source people commonly agreed with is through people. The word of mouth is still very popular. My generation loves to grab coffee and gossip. Gossip is not a bad way to receive news. However, the gossip should always be checked with a valid source. I found it funny that no one really read The New York Times before this class. They receive news by just doing their everyday activities. The news comes to them through passing. While on Facebook, a person is not usually looking for world changing news. In high school, I was a member of the Speech and Debate team. One of the events I competed in was Congress. I was made the Congress captain because I was quite good at the event. This means that I had to do a lot of research, all the time. Reading The New York Times reminds me of Congress research. It is not my favorite thing to do, but I know what stories I should be knowledgeable about. I like how some people had the same opinion as me about reading the news. Regarding civic literacy, this is not a negative way to receive news, just different.