Mirage Media

The purpose of media is to inform, present ideas and facilitate intelligent debate and discussion. A media that performs these functions objectively and cohesively is an essential element of any strong and healthy liberal democratic state. Liberal democracy isn't just about voting. It's about the airing of ideas and views of groups and individuals within society. These views deserve to be debated intelligently and honestly in an open forum - a forum which is often sadly lacking. New Zealand's media may fare well internationally. But its providing of reliable facts, airing important stories, proliferating society's ideas and above all facilitating intelligent discussion, are often absent. Every day I am annoyed at the perpetuation of ignorance and falsities in the media. Much of New Zealand's media with its surrounding influences and interests ignore important issues and ideas. They confine themselves to a strict sphere of operation and refuse to touch on issues or ideas that expand and exist outside of this sphere. So, as much I generally dislike blogging (awful habit), I've decided to do just that and maintain an updated critical analysis of New Zealand media behaviour and content. To the two or three people a day I expect unfortunate enough to stumble upon this site, I hope you consider it more than a stupid waste of time. Well, if nothing else, it's a forum where I can vent my anger intelligently.