[homeonthemtn]

We can't have a discussion about "traditional media" until we talk about the perverse incentives of advertising.

Right now all media is focused on driving eyes to ads and data harvesting and that is it. There is no "defense of democracy" or any other high minded fantasy morals at play here.

It's a business like any other, only it's been granted vast protections from the repercussions of its actions.