[Makarov]

Originally Posted by Zarley

Well, if you actually bothered to read my post, I detailed objectively why CBC's online content lacks journalistic integrity, which is not a partisan sentiment at all. I would classify the CBC as a centrist organization overall with more left-leaning than right-leaning contributors, but they tend to represent a variety of viewpoints. My characterization of CBC online news as a "Buzzfeed-like" click generating machine is not related to any "don't-trust-government" attitude at all. It's not a political statement, and this sentiment was in fact echoed by the outgoing chair of the CRTC. Your attempt to characterize my viewpoint in this way really misses the mark.

I think the fact that you limit yourself in terms of media consumption is evident in both the combative tone that you take and your inability to take a step back and consider the merits of opposing arguments. The fact that organizations like Sun Media and the Toronto Star have clear biases does not mean they are incapable of producing good journalism on occasion. I read a wide variety of sources on a weekly basis, including the Globe, Toronto Star, Herald, the Economist, Maclean's, and even the CBC; and I find I'm much better for it. Flash, I would encourage you to do the same if you want to improve the depth of your understanding.

This is a good post but, honestly, the resource-reward ratio for reading Sun articles just doesn't justify the effort for me. You have to read a thousand angry Rick Bell rants for every interesting article. It's not worth it.