gatewatching

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(Moda) A term to describe the new form of news sharing in citizen journalism. It lies in contrast to gatekeeping, a commonly known term among professional journalists. The underlying theme of gatekeeping in journalism is a process of selection of what can be seen by an audience through the editing department of a news outlet (Hartley 2005, 94). Whereas with gatewatching, the only way of influencing ones opinions on a written piece is to comment on citizens blogs and websites. It does not restrict content, rather commenting allows for further socialising with people of similar interests, and well as building on research