Hey everyone!
I'm so excited to be the new top mod of this community. I've been a part of this community since the beginning, and I've seen how much it's grown and evolved. I'm grateful to the previous top mod for creating this space, and I'm honored to be taking over.
On Twitter, I'm @CantStopPoppin, and on Reddit, I'm u/CantStopPoppin. I've been active on both platforms for over 5 years, and I've always been a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and quality content.
I'm planning to make a few slight changes to the community, but I want to get your input first. I want this to be a place where everyone feels welcome, regardless of their background or beliefs. That means that hate speech, racism, anti-LGBTQ+, and trolling will not be tolerated.
I believe that our differences make us stronger together. We can learn from each other and create something truly special. I'm committed to listening to the community and working together to make this happen.
I'll be leaving this post unlocked for 72 hours so that you can share your thoughts and suggestions. I'll also be going through the comments to answer any questions you may have.
Here are a few specific things I'm thinking about changing:
- I'd like to make the community more welcoming to people from all walks of life. This means being more inclusive of people from different cultures, religions, and LGBTQ communities.
- I'd like to make the community more focused on quality content. This means promoting posts that are well-written, informative, and thought-provoking.
- I'd like to make the community more active. This means encouraging people to participate in discussions and share their thoughts and ideas.
I'm open to other suggestions, so please let me know what you think. I'm excited to work with you to make this community even better!
A few things to note:
- YouTube and Twitter will not be allowed in the community. Only legitimate news sources will be accepted.
- There may be a "Pundit Tuesday" in the future, but not at this time.
- Fox News local stations will be allowed, but their syndicated stations and talking heads will not be accepted due to their many dishonest reports and lawsuits.
I'm excited to hear your thoughts!
Thank you again for helping to create, nurture, and seed this community. I'm looking forward to working with you to make it even better!
This post will stay unlocked for 72 hours for an AMA. I will try to answer as many questions as I can, but it may take some time.
I hope to see you all in the comments!
To say there is something inherently wrong with consuming news media for entertainment is an opinion. There is a gambit of possible emotions that one may display when presented with news. There is nothing wrong with consuming news media for entertainment purposes, as long as the viewer is aware of the biases and limitations of the source.
For example, if someone is watching a comedy news show, they should be aware that the show is not going to be providing them with unbiased or objective information. However, if someone is watching a more traditional news program, they should still be critical of the information that is being presented, even if the program does not use humor.
Depending on the news story, humor can be a very powerful tool in reporting, but that it is important to use it responsibly. Humor can be used to make the news more accessible and engaging, but it can also be weaponized and used to distort or manipulate the truth. It is important for news organizations to use humor in a way that does not compromise their commitment to journalistic integrity, accuracy and truthfulness.
Humor can also be a way to connect with people and build trust. It can help to make complex issues more understandable, and it can be used to challenge people's assumptions and beliefs. Humor can also be used to raise awareness of important issues.
The choice of whether or not to use humor in news reporting is a judgment call that should be made on a case-by-case basis. However, you are not wrong and there is a clear duality that needs to be acknowledged. I do believe that humor can be a valuable tool for news reporting, and that it can be used to help people understand the world around them, however bad actors and news agencies that seek to derail important conversations can wield humor like a sword and cut up the facts.
When I say the word humor it was more in reference to *lighthearted and positive news stories that may make the reader laugh or feel good. People don't need to always feel like tomorrow is going to be the end of the world that not good for anyone's mental health.