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The Loud Public : The Case Of User Comments In Online News Media, Naama Nagar
The Loud Public : The Case Of User Comments In Online News Media, Naama Nagar
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
In the pre-internet era most members of the public did not have the ability to express their opinions on political issues via the mass media. This dissertation illustrates how the internet changed that by providing average citizens with endless opportunities to be heard. In particular, I analyze user comments on mainstream news sites as a vehicle that enables individuals to have a voice.