Comments on: Freedom of the press applies to everyone — yes, even bloggers

By: Sharon Froehlich

Sharon Froehlich — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:18:48 +0000

RT @DivaTomboy: Freedom of the press applies to everyone. Including bloggers! http://t.co/VYNeRLay #occupywallst #occupyoakland #occupypdx #ows

By: Dianne Reum

Dianne Reum — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:06:10 +0000

Freedom of the press applies to everyone. Including bloggers! http://t.co/VYNeRLay #occupywallst #occupyoakland #occupypdx #ows

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:37:24 +0000

Does freedom of the press apply to everyone — yes, even bloggers http://t.co/k1omq0To

By: AbuJustice

AbuJustice — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:18:26 +0000

They can have my Camera, when they pry it from my cold dead fingers. http://www.youtube.com/user/WHYNotNews?feature=mhee

By: Josh Stearns

Josh Stearns — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:18:43 +0000

@amandabee See the judge’s quote at end of this piece. http://t.co/Vi61cw62 I feel like that is a good summation.

By: paul clemente

paul clemente — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:49:56 +0000

in relation to freedom of the press, isn’t it illegal for the goverenment to do what they di yesterday in shutting down all media in america?

By: Maggi Cook

Maggi Cook — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:44:27 +0000

well, the Ohio Black Caucus hasn’t gotten the memo. Last night I went to a publicly advertised townhall with a group of elected state reps and senators — outcome here:

By: Dirt Crashr

Dirt Crashr — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:31:13 +0000

What about a Cop who blogs? There’s all sorts of citizen reporters and advocacy journalists who do a better job in their field than someone who went to college and got a”journalism” degree.

By: Mathew Ingram

Mathew Ingram — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:22:02 +0000

I agree, David — just as there are rights that come with being a member of the media, there are responsibilities as well. Thanks for the comment.

By: David Skok

David Skok — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:34:53 +0000

Nice article, Matthew. I would add an addendum that because freedom of the press applies to bloggers, it is critical for those bloggers to understand the responsibilities that come with this right.
For example, when Vancouver residents sent their riot videos to police, they were turning over footage that traditional media would have required a subpoena to provide.
This was capitalized on by police then turning citizen journalists into evidence gathering machines. No problems with that if you’re guilty, right? But as we all know, pictures don’t always tell the full story.
To put it another way: It turns out that Big Brother wasn’t watching you after all, but all of your little cousins were.
This could put more citizens in danger and subvert the freedoms that bloggers ultimately are striving to achieve.
Alexandra Samuels has written extensively on this vigilante justice and it’s long-term implications.
Given this newfound blogger freedom, I would argue that it is critical for digital literacy to be included as mandatory curriculum for students.