Participation and Control
- 23 June 2016
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Digital Journalism
- Vol. 5 (6), 791-808
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2016.1195133
Abstract
This article investigates commentary journalism online, based on a case study of the Norwegian regional newspaper Nordlys and its online commentary and debate section. The aim is to discuss how journalists perceive the loss of control when technologies and users interact with the debate agenda online. Actor-network theory is used to explore the interaction amongst editorial staff, new technologies, professional norms and the participation of audiences. The findings reveal that digital technology becomes a powerful actor in the network of public media, as it directly affects the forms of journalistic presentation and public debates. In addition, new technologies contribute to the empowerment of audiences, who gain better access to both the newsroom and the wider public.Keywords
Funding Information
- Fritt Ord Foundation
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