Media & Society Module 1 on Blogging vs Journalism

I guess I jumped to the wrong conclusion in my original thesis statement. My initial response to blogging credibility, was to say it did not serve a credible purpose or do much in the way of complementing actual journalism.

After researching several blog sights, I began to see the importance and relevance of blog sites in our modern society. I read several articles from students and college professors. I was impressed with the level of integrity and professionalism.

I guess, as an amateur blogger I will learn a great deal from many unbiased sources and also gain a different insight into main stream issues.

The following is a list of the sites that I researched:
http://thefireside.wordpress.com/
Chip on the shoulder by Chip Scanlon
Press Think by Jay Rosen
Global Neighbourhoods Blogs As Journalism by Shel Isreal

Hello, My name is Joan Malley (Introduction)

Hi, my name is Joan and this is my first official blog. It took a little while but I think I figured this out.

Blogging has significantly impacted the print journalism industry. Blogging at this point in its beginning stages is more of a thorn in the side for actual journalists. Bloggers are just random people with random opinions with little substance or evidence to support claims.

Do these people who spend all their time blogging have jobs or recreational hobbies of any sort?
They spend too much time shooting off opinions like the Monday morning quarterback.
I respect journalism and will continue to read from the educated and honorable people that I trust.
I'm not saying that people should be sensored or made to be quiet. It's fine if thousands of people want to chat and blab on and on. I just am too busy in my life to listen to thousands of random strangers opinions. I want to be informed and educated from reliable trustworthy individuals with sound backgrounds and experience.