The official definition of citizen journalism is “The collection, dissemination, and analysis of news and information by the general public, especially by means of the Internet.” Due to the rise in social media and instant technology, citizens who would normally be the consumers of journalism are now able to contribute their own content, therefore becoming a citizen journalist. Here are some pros and cons of citizen journalism:
Pros:
- Constant information flow
- Collaboration between journalists and consumers
- Beneficial to countries in which media is limited
Cons:
- Not always reliable information
- Facts are not usually back checked
- Possibly biased
- Competition for news outlets
How are we affected by citizen journalists?
Old vs. young generations:
- Since older people are generally not as inclined to get their news from social media, they are not as affected by citizen journalism and typically stick to professional outlets
- The younger generations are affected by citizen journalism because they are more likely to get their news from social media, as well as participate in the conversation and information flow
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