Title: How does social media affect news -- and vice versa?
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How does social media affect news -- and vice versa?
Citizen journalism.
Friending, following, commenting.
Immediacy.
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Content: Plus, this kind of coverage can be especially visceral and raw. Friending, following, commenting. Pro: Social media allows every individual to have a voice in the news through comments and posts. It can bring together people who share the same views. Con: People tend to friend and follow others who believe the same things they do to the exclusion of other viewpoints. Using social media sites such as Facebook allows people to surround themselves (virtually) with others who agree and reinforce their ideas, which ultimately divides us. Sharing. Pro: