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kweto at 02:17 PM JST - 31st October
An interesting viewpoint is at
http://ampontan.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/the-collapse-of-journalism-in-japan/
Note: The writer is generally dissatisfied with mass-media regardless of its nation of origin.
Posted in The Japanese mainstream media do not have a well-developed 'watchman' ethic, because it colludes closely with those whom it should be watching and holding accountable. As a result, it is in no hurry to enable bloggers -- who in the U.S. have both 'watchman' and 'watching the watchmen' ethics -- by providing free content. at 02:17 PM JST - 31st October