More good stuff from Google
As is reported by Newsbusters here, Google is once again thinking outside the box and offering something totally new and innovative. I have long enjoyed google news since it gets stories from all over the internet, based simply on popularity, rather then whatever bias the news provider has (granted, the most popular articles are usually biased, but at least I can browse through all the articles listed to get different points of view).
So Google news is not new, however they are planning on offering something very new along with the news. Along with every major news story they plan to have a place where those mentioned in the news article can make a statement concerning the news. So if the big news from the day was that Arnold was using his bazooka in the backyard, causing global warming, Arnold would be able to go on Google News and make a statement such as that his bazooka is a hybrid and so it is permissible. These responses to the news would be available alongside the news articles.
I think that if this is done right, and that if it is implemented by those making the news, then it could be a great thing. Those making the news can basically present their side of the story. Those accused in the news are given a forum to respond to accusations or reports. Also, clarifications could be made or details could be added. I could almost picture this completely bypassing reporters and the big news propagandists agencies as those who are involved in situations report the news directly to the public. Pretty awesome.
