(Maxie zeus)

[Scythemantis]

I didnt think thered be a "flame war",and there wasnt anyway.All I was saying was that the news and radio stations and tv stations are only making things worse,like they do with ALL bad news...(none of the shows I actually watch much were taken off air,so it wasnt about that)

I`m sure everyone has noticed that if a child saves someone`s life,they get a brief few minutes of mention on most news stations,a medal perhaps,and thats that.If a child MURDERS someone,it get`s drawn out for years on end,just to grab ratings :\

[Bud 'n Lou]

I know where you're coming from, Sting. And I agree that it's hypocritical of networks to postpone any shows involving terrorism, while at the same time, playing non-stop footage of an airplane colliding with the World Trade Center for several days straight. I think most reasonable people can understand that the shows that were postponed were conceived long before Tuesday's attacks, and that they were not made to disrespect anyone, or make light of the tragedy.
Of course, that's easy for me to say, because I wasn't directly effected by the events. Different people are affected differently than others by certain things. I think everyone has a certain subject they're sore about, and we should respect they're feelings on it. Most people here know about mine already. :OP So I can understand the desire for others who were impacted by the bombings to not want to see those kinds of shows at the moment. And I think that networks, and the general population as well, especially on a forum like this, should respect their wishes, even if they don't understand or agree with them. For now, I think it's a minor sacrifice for the rest of us.

Geez, how many times did I say "respect" and understand"? I need a Thesaurus (which I probably just misspelled).

[Vigo Sprax]

I don't really see how the media is making things "worse", they are informing the public of an event that affects at least the entire United States. I am very greatful that stations interrupted their normal schedules to bring us non-stop, no commercial coverage - the networks will/are taking a financial loss on all this coverage and I'm pleased they keep us up to date. They may have gone a little too far in some instances, what comes to the forefront of my mind is sitting in class and watching someone jump (Which resulted in several class mates crying), but for the most part it has been excellent.

I salute the hard working journalist who are keeping us up to date.

[Nightwing]

You have to take the good in with the bad, I'd say from lookin on. I think the media went a bit overboard a number of times, still it's good to keep updated, and they've at least been doing a good job of that. But I could have REALLY done without the CONSTANT showings of the tragic footage (the people jumping, and the crashes themselves).

[Calhoun07]

The media shows that footage over and over again to help the public cope with the tragedy. If all you ever saw were those towers collapsing once, you'd have nightmares for the rest of your life. If they show it over and over again, it's a way to desentise you to the horror of it all and is actually a thereputic way of helping people overcome the shock and trauma. It's used all the time, and I guess if it serves a good purpose, then so be it.

[James Harvey]

I thought the coverage was very good. CNN has been doing a great job keeping everyone up to date ansd informed on the latest break. True, they have shown the footage countless times, but repeated showings is helping people deal with it. I've come to rely on CNN more than any other channel in the past few weeks, and I wil continue to tune into CNN as long as this story continues.

[BourgeoisBuffoon]

I commend the reporters as well. Something like this NEEDS to be kept-up-to-date, naturally, and I still want to be kept infored on what's going on right now.
....but they CAN cut a bit on the footage, I guess. I still get creeped out on seeing the people falling or the WTC collapsing...I don't think most people will be desensitived by it.

Also, I laud the networks for not showing shows that can remind us of these events, because it can only make you think back and shudder. The networks are just trying to help by not showing these shows.

[Calhoun07]

Just as long as they don't air brush out images of the WTC towers from existing movies, I could careless if they delay airing ID4 for now.

[Scythemantis]

well I dont care at all about the cancelled/delayed shows either,its just that I can see whats already starting...they will continue talking about this on the news for years and years and years,long after theres anything left to report on it....

[optimal321]

I think that the day of the disaster, and maybe even the following day, had great coverage. I for one, needed it. But i am kind of getting tired of it now. It is getting better, so i guess i have no reason to complain.

[James]

Originally posted by calhoun07
The media shows that footage over and over again to help the public cope with the tragedy. If all you ever saw were those towers collapsing once, you'd have nightmares for the rest of your life. If they show it over and over again, it's a way to desentise you to the horror of it all and is actually a thereputic way of helping people overcome the shock and trauma. It's used all the time, and I guess if it serves a good purpose, then so be it.

I think simply, the network shows this footage simply because there is a demand for it. There is humane reason that the network airs this repeatedly. It's simply because for many people - and myself I will include in this - find such shots facsinating.

Before anyone gets deeply offended by such comments, they must understand that such events effects people in different ways. For myself, who has had no relatives, friends, people involved in this affair, the event becomes almost unreal. 90% of people watching such footage will have no direct connection to the tragedy and for that majority, the footage is simply overwhelming. We are human and events of such a nature are so amazing and simply mindblowing we are fascinated by it. I am. The whole scale of the day simply blew me away. The footage, while for many horrified and sickened, to others, it was merely a sight that shocked and intrigued. For those fortunate to be distanced from the even by situation or character, the footage represents a turning point in history. For better or worse. I hope we can learn and understand and take something away from it all. That we can turn the tragedy into somthing that brings people together rather than tearing communities apart.

The events and implications will be continue for a long time. As the facts of this tragedy unfold themselves into history, I will continue to follow the crisis with great interest. I make no apologies for my detached attitude, only condolences for those unfortuate to have been caught in the sticky web of this whole affair.

My overdrawn point is while we understand it is human to grieve, we shouldn't be ashamed of the fact that morbid fascination is just as human and in many ways how many deal with such overwhelming situations such as this.

Peace.