Mass Media Exploitations

The consequences that the society has to bear with are tremendous. One can imagine, with the media’s strong influence, how hazardous it would be towards society, if the media exploits and abuses its authority. We will never know if the article about the three headed alien in the papers is true, although we might be convinced to think so because of the alleged prove and excellent writing skills of the author.

Media’s exploitation has gone to the extent that now even the noble purpose of the media has deviated. This statement might not be justice by all media, but just to a certain degree, there could be a trace of truth. Before the primary function of the media is crippled altogether, drastic measures should be taken to combat this social disease.

Many parties, governments, private or individuals, have taken action to control this exploitation through the judicial system. However, it is highly improbable for one to eliminate this malice, for it would only hamper its activities for a while. The media needs to realize that they too have many boundaries. If these boundaries cannot be implemented upon themselves by themselves, then the need to force these boundaries upon them by an outside party is heightened. This can be done through government’s laws or acts. The existence of control can avoid excessive abuse by the media. Once the media’s influences are confined to solely reporting the truth, then the negative effects would greatly lessen.

The importance of the media in the modern society is of such magnitude that its absence would create a vacuum that is impossible to replace, especially when progression and advancement are the main objectives of all. Even if we acknowledge the importance of the media, it is also crucial to recognize the ethics involved. Ethics and media should exist in equilibrium so that the maximum advantage would benefit all, socially, emotionally, physically and mentally. A very beneficial circumstance indeed.