I'm sure that many have noticed that the average topic on most alternative 'press' forums has been going down in terms of how interesting, thoughtful, insightful the post is to read.

Not to say that I'm an old-timer in this world-- far from it; but I might have to say that in my humble opinion this site and pretty much every other 'alt-media' site has become so filled with unreadable drivel that it is not entertaining anymore.

One could argue that it's a testament to the success of ATS, BIN, Alex Jones et al, VC, and all the rest for opening up all of our eyes so that we may subtly push others to snap out of the common media-instigated malaise. It could be that so many people of all walks of life have realized that the MSM is not something in which we should all trust and believe, and therefore the good and the bad have increased their participation in the Alt-media... but why then is there no good writing (with very few exceptions).

Why is the spelling always so bad?
Why is there no rational argument behind most posts?
Why are most things in the Alt-media written in a way that bases the assertions on questionable statements without any evidence to back them up?


Here's the shock answer:

It's not Disinfo. It's not malicious trolling by nefarious Illuminati. and it's most certainly not benign, innocent internet banter.

It's MARKETING! And you all are buying it hook, line, and sinker.

This is a religion, and we all are tithing.

It's not a bad thing, but now that the entertainment value is so much lower I think I'm over it.

To those of you that are entertaining writers operating this site, Thank you. It's been great entertaining myself.

Peace.

Those that know how to yhink for themselves need no teachers.

Its not about the media stories, its about learning how to interpret your own opinion to discover the facts.

Take for example the recent news on "Syria Bombing Turkey"?

I looked at it this way, wouod syria benefit from attacking Nato? No. Who would benefit from attacking Nato? The rebels.

This simple fact, along with other reports from syrian officials leads me to the only conclusion that the rebels and turkey are in cahoots and the rebels are attacking turkey to open up a corridor along the border for the rebels to take over.

This has now happened with Syria moving forces away from the border region at the request of Turkey. Now the rebels have "just moved thier headquarters into those regions"

No, the answer is because articles here are written by people from all walks of life.

I love ATS because I get to see real, honest opinions from ordinary people. I dont care if they dont spell correctly, or dont sound like professional reporters writing for the New York Times.

I might be a tad paranoid, but in my experience most of the "news" I get is designed to somehow mislead me. The alternative press might be filled with things that are nowhere near being credible. Mainstream news is designed to be credible. So, my experience is that the alternative media are not great liars. It's easier to realize that their information might not be entirely accurate. In mainstream media, all sorts of people lend their credibility to the people in power. They are better at selling the lies. I'd rather have badly wrapped lies than polished ones. And, in the alternative media I might find information that really tells me what's on the horizon.

My metaphor would be something like this: Mainstream media is like mining rocks. They are plain, but sturdy. Alternative media is gravel, but you might find a gem or two. For the record, I use both sources and make up my own mind.

I'm sorry for my part in the whole uneducated role i play.
I am learning at least i think i am.