3 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

You are the last person who would be talking about anyones IQ. 

Well I'm sure you will tell me why? Or you're a coward as I expect?

39 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Terrible. Only stupid people would get news from a wide range of differing views and be able to make their own minds up when MSM can tell them all they need to know.

And you? Where you get your news from? 

Am old enough to remember when I thought journalists were fairly smart, and would challenge the person they were interviewing, respectfully, but just don't see that anymore.

MSM has become so polarised as they cater for their audience/readership. Things like Climate Change and Covid widened the chasm it seems to me and for some crazy reason left wing, largely emanating from colonial "guilt" and "saving the planet" with vacuous phrases like "the science is settled" became almost conventional wisdom.

Independent news sources withered on the vine, or maybe never really existed, but I was too young to see that. The Australian ABC was reliable and enjoyed their programs so much, well into my 40s. Things seemed to change this century, after Y2K haha.

Now I read too much - from the left like ABC, BBC, New York Times etc to conservative Murdoch and found myself heading towards the latter. They still enable contrary opinions to be aired/published. The others don't bother. They're scrambling to keep their falling market shares.

Find left wing people often quite ignorant, for people who are not stupid, about issues they have very strong views on, but don't know much about the details/context. E.g. Anti - Western colonialism, after eons of empires across the world, doesn't faze them. Or the fact that it was Western civilisation that abolished slavery after thousands of years.

I find it fascinating the way people, including myself as an old leftie, form and might even change their stripes. For me it was things like the hypocrisy of "environmentalists", followed by BLM coverage, and finally those Covid (I was pro vax and sensible safeguards for the vulnerable) extended lockdowns that decimated the lives of the lower echelons of society. The left wallowed in that situation and won elections in so many places as MSM reinforced they were saving us.

My two bobs worth. I still read a lot but also search for credible data when something doesn't smell right.

17 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Well I'm sure you will tell me why? Or you're a coward as I expect?

Because you have a low IQ.

52 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Terrible. Only stupid people would get news from a wide range of differing views and be able to make their own minds up when MSM can tell them all they need to know.

And the truly uneducated stream Fox 24/7.

2 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

Because you have a low IQ.

Well, That's coming from an American? It's proven, that Americans got a lower IQ than Europeans.

Don't be upset or sad. Mom and Pa did the best they could. Not much unfortunately.

Have a good night and a drink of me 😂

And.... goodbye 

 

17 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

Title: Social Media Overtakes Traditional Outlets as America’s Primary News Source

 

Social media and video platforms have now become the leading sources of news in the United States, surpassing both traditional television and news websites, according to new research from the Reuters Institute. The findings indicate a significant shift in how Americans consume information, with 54% of respondents now turning to platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube for their news. This compares to 50% who still rely on TV and 48% who use news sites and apps.

 

“The rise of social media and personality-based news is not unique to the United States, but changes seem to be happening faster – and with more impact – than in other countries,” the report noted. This transformation in media consumption is reshaping not only how people access news but also the kind of content they engage with.

 

One of the most influential figures in this new media environment is podcaster Joe Rogan. The study found that nearly a quarter (22%) of the U.S. population encountered news or commentary from Rogan in the past week, highlighting the growing power of individual personalities over traditional outlets. Report author Nic Newman said this shift toward social video and personality-driven news “represents another significant challenge for traditional publishers.”

 

The report also spotlighted how some politicians are bypassing mainstream media in favor of interviews with sympathetic online personalities. “Populist politicians around the world are increasingly able to bypass traditional journalism in favour of friendly partisan media, 'personalities', and 'influencers' who often get special access but rarely ask difficult questions, with many implicated in spreading false narratives or worse,” it said.

 

Despite their popularity, these online influencers are also seen as a major source of misinformation. Nearly half (47%) of people worldwide identified them as a key contributor to false or misleading news—putting them on par with politicians. This suggests that the public is increasingly aware of the risks associated with consuming news from non-traditional, often partisan figures.

 

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, continues to hold a strong position in the news landscape. Its usage for news remains “stable or increasing across many markets,” with the biggest surge happening in the United States. Since Elon Musk acquired the platform in 2022, the user base has shifted dramatically, with more right-leaning users—especially young men—joining, while some left-leaning individuals have either reduced their usage or left altogether. In fact, the proportion of users in the U.S. who identify as politically right-wing has tripled since Musk’s takeover, while in the UK, this demographic has nearly doubled.

 

Meanwhile, alternative platforms such as Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon have struggled to gain traction. The report found that these networks each reach just 2% or less of users seeking news, suggesting that despite the growing dissatisfaction with mainstream platforms, alternatives have yet to offer a compelling replacement.

 

Among other notable findings, TikTok is emerging as the fastest-growing news source on social media, now used by 17% of people globally for news, up four percentage points from last year. AI chatbots are also becoming a more common tool for accessing news, particularly among those under 25, who use them at twice the rate of the general population.

 

However, the report also revealed deep concerns about artificial intelligence and news. Most respondents fear that AI will reduce transparency, accuracy, and trust in journalism. Still, across all age groups, there remains a strong appreciation for established news brands that are known for their credibility, even if those sources are not used as frequently as in the past.

 

Now in its 14th year, the Reuters Institute’s annual report surveyed nearly 100,000 people across 48 countries, offering a comprehensive look at the evolving global news landscape.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC  2025-06-18

 

 

As reading this,  the mention of influencers giving soft question, increase in right wing on X, and 47% worldwide identified them as false info, and bluesky etc not gaining I knew it had to be written by one of the mainstream outlet, and low n behold, its the bbc...haha,and true to form they basically siad anyone that doesn't believe the msm is rightwing &spreading misinformation

 

that entire article just proves why they have so few viewers and rating are in the gutter.

Onlynthe gullible atill folloanand believe this crap, that includes the vast majority on here.

 

16 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, That's coming from an American? It's proven, that Americans got a lower IQ than Europeans.

Don't be upset or sad. Mom and Pa did the best they could. Not much unfortunately.

Have a good night and a drink of me 😂

And.... goodbye 

 

The fact is, this American citizen is smarter than you.  Deal with it.

23 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

And the truly uneducated stream Fox 24/7.

Says the person who watches MSNBC 24/7.

4 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

Says the person who watches MSNBC 24/7.

Not available. Mai pen rai khup.

29 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

The fact is, this American citizen is smarter than you.  Deal with it.

A good example for fake facts 😂😂😂

1 hour ago, Mike_Hunt said:

The MSN can't be trusted.   All they do is carry water for the DNC.

Proven by the 60 minute interview with Trump & Leslie stahl, compared to both biden & harris interviews, (of which trump is suing ABC) 

6 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

A good example for fake facts 😂😂😂

You wouldn't recognize a fact even if it hit you in the face.

6 hours ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Not available. Mai pen rai khup.

You found a way.

6 hours ago, Mike_Hunt said:

You found a way.

Us lefties are resourceful that way. It is called critical thinking.

On 6/18/2025 at 9:53 PM, newbee2022 said:

A good example for fake facts 😂😂😂

Off topic

On 6/18/2025 at 9:38 PM, josephbloggs said:

What a weird post.

How many times has complete fabricated rubbish been posted on social media?

 

The Air India crash is a good example: how many tweets have there been posting "leaked" ATSB preliminary reports that then get passed on and shared? It's a lot. Someone even posted one on here until intelligent people debunked it.

How many times have the mainstream media posted the same? None, because they fact check.

Social media will be the death of civilization.

On 6/18/2025 at 2:05 PM, johng said:

Alex Jones and Co are very informative and entertaining.

 

 I get turned off when he starts selling his snake oil elixirs !

I don’t watch Alex I use enjoy Millie Weaver.   X marks the spot for me , i follow all people who love to see my country exist for another 250 years.