New media

It's been an incredible week for the media.  The newspapers have become the news, and at last an assault has been made on the Murdoch stranglehold on media.  It's been fascinating to watch the changes, although it still seems hard to believe that anything long-term will change.
I've never been a tabloid reader, just not very interested in gossip.  And I dislike the sanctimonious tones they take, when frankly none of us are perfect.  Several people have picked up that the hate press of the Mail/Express hasn't yet suffered.  I would love to see them in decline, their small-minded pettiness and hatred of immigrants, women, gay people, and just about anyone who isn't like them is poisonous.

I started this blog thinking about the influence of Twitter, blogs etc on the political climate.  It does feel as if for the first time there is a more democratised way of expressing an opinion, and of it being heard.  It interests me that I can find other people who have similar views via Twitter, not just political, but interests such as birds, moths.  But it's reassuring, it's as if we're not so isolated.  And I think that the general public view is more tolerant than in the past,  though perhaps I'm cushioned.

But it's hard to know how this hacking bloodbath will end.  Pulp fiction...

A four-legged friend?

For a couple of years I've been thinking about getting a dog.  There are so many positives that they add to life, and I long for a little companion to fuss over & cuddle, who will love me back adoringly.  But I know that this is about satisfying my needs, and may not be the best thing for the dog, as I am at work for long periods 4 days a week, so it will have to be alone for that time, which may be difficult.  Lots of people do have dogs that stay at home while they work though, and if there are regular walks, and toys to play with during the day maybe it'll be OK.  I shall keep thinking about it...