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NBC's decision will lead to greater posthumous fame for the murderer than for the victims. This is a travesty. But ultimately a reflection of the society we live in, one that loves to worship the anti-hero.
Poynter faculty members discuss NBC's decision to air excepts of the video, photos and text sent to the network by Va. Tech gunman Cho Seung-Hui.
For those of who who don't know, The Poynter Ins ute is considered a "school" for professional journalists.
NBC's decision will lead to greater posthumous fame for the murderer than for the victims. This is a travesty. But ultimately a reflection of the society we live in, one that loves to worship the anti-hero.
It's simple. Don't give the bas what he wanted, even in death.
you're delusional. A small segment of the population worships the anti-hero. Stop trying to crap on our society, you're starting to sound like Cho.
I would say he is borderline irrational if he thinks that his act is going to be starting any kind of a revolution or mass wave of copycat crimes, it's just not something that will happen. He wants more than TV time, look at the bigger issue and his personal messages which will never be realized.
the guy is a dork, but I do agree there are a lot of dorks in this world. I helps shed light on what dorks sound like.
I hope you are right.
Then again he did throw props to the Columbine killers. I dont know if that would make HIM a copycat though.
The fact that he threw their names out there makes me wonder if he aimed to "out do" their massacre. I'm sure next time some moron thinks out such a big massacre, they'll look to this guy for inspiration.
And you sound like someone incapable of discussing things in a rational manner, much like the bas .
There are many who watched the video and pics of this clearly deranged young man who have no desire to "worship" the anti-hero. It is news whether you agree with it or not. Stop the drama.
Of course any copy-cats will be blamed on NBC.
Why not broadcast pics of the crime scene? Is that not "news"?
They did because it was news.
Those same people complaining about NBC can't take their eyes off the TV.
we need to devalue the media. Worshipping the TV is a big problem that should be fixed with something other than censorship. Last thing we need is to be protected by "Big Brother".
I think the same can be said for most mainstream media.
let's go to governmental news only.
Beyond inviting every nutcase out there with an ax to grind to go on a murderous spree and leave the world with a stylized presentation it is rather disrespectful to the memory of the dead and their loved ones. A free media is essential to liberty. But so is some restraint in the absence of what is proscribed.
they do know what's best. We also need to ban all violent movies, since apparently Cho copied a movie.
I'm guessing the families felt disrespected when their loved ones were shot with hollow point bullets.
I'd like somebody to listen to those podcasts I posted, they're both about five minutes in length and talk about the decision-making process involved with stuff like this.
Sure, now let's promote a final presentation from the killer.
restraint, the slippery slope.
The problem is you think his presentation is stylized when I think it was ridiculous and reminds me of a couple of other freaks I know.
bingo. I was gonna mention movies.
there are so many violent movies out there. this video by this nut was.... ing pathetic.
if I was planning a killing like this I'd rather copy it from movies.
I'm guessing you haven't seen a violent film lately?
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