Just to reiterate my previous post, Twitter, X, FaceBook etc are
NOT media. They are by definition 'Social Media'.
From a well known LLM
Media and social media are not the same, although they are related and often overlap. Here's a brief explanation of each:
Media: This term generally refers to tools or outlets for the mass communication of information, news, entertainment, education, and promotional messages. Traditional media outlets include newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. These outlets typically have professional journalists and editors who curate and distribute content to the public.
Social Media: This is a subset of digital media that allows for social interaction, content sharing, and collaboration over the internet. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube are examples of social media. Unlike traditional media, social media is often user-generated, meaning that the users themselves create, share, and interact with the content. However, many traditional media outlets also have social media platforms where they share their content and interact with their audience.
So, while social media is a type of media, it's not the same as media in general. It's characterised by its interactivity, user-generated content, and the use of specific technology platforms.
One is therefore News, the other is some news but with lots of made up ****.
It is similar to on here during transfer season we have the 'In the knows' who really arent. We only believe it when the real media announce it.
The other problem is that as 'social media' can have anyone posting, so NOTHING is verified. It is also a lot easier for bad actors to manipulate it than the Media (contrary to some peoples' belief on here), and RIFE with propaganda.
This is nothing to do with 'times change and that's the way the media are'. Social Media is a cesspit of unverified twaddle.
Rant over.