They are a business. They are looking to make money. If they say something and some people love it and others hate it, that’s perfect for them bc everyone will interact with that information.
That’s what this country loves - capitalism. Go make as much money as possible.
If you want the media to do more research, you’re gonna need to start a non-profit news org. The other option is gov’t controlled media. How’s that sound?
If you started a paper tomorrow, MV, and you strove everyday to bring the public the truth, no matter what, just the truth, your paper would be A PAPER I WOULD BUY, if you were truly honest...and, wish you nothing but prosperity, to make as much money as you possibly could. I would love it, not only for capitalism, but WAY MORE for you. Why wouldn't I?? You would have a publication telling only the truth, and a paper I read, not to mention you're a Vol and a human being...and a Vol!
WE allow WHATEVER to stand or fall, with our money, with our subs, with our clicks, with our follows, and again, with our money....by how much we consume, or do not consume. Not capitalism's fault or glory, but ours. Goes for anything, imo.
But, yeah, MV, I agree...they're a business...ALWAYS asking, What sells? If WE don't buy, they either die, or change their business model.