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Anonymous—I personally would probably “sell out” if it were possible. And some might complain that their message isn't getting through, since they think not enough people are buying it (why does scale matter?). But, in principle, why not be a fan of the broader competition, local representation/responsiveness, and mission integrity that go along with decentralization of power? The legally defined line that limits the potential for absolute monopolizing, or compels more complete decentralization of media channels will be drawn somewhere—is your sense that this should be left to the “democratic” market rather than democratic regulation? Some lament the erosion of integrity (read: educational value) when popular local media channels are incorporated in larger conglomerates, where the bottom line can become the prime mission (read: appeal to the lowest common denominator). I don't think these worries are misplaced, when the major channels of media communication become less enlightening and educational, and more base and pandering (if not blatant propagandistic promoters of their other business interests). I'm reminded of Pinocchio playing hooky from school and eventually going off to Pleasure Island to turn into a jackass. Mitchell Szczepanczyk is right to highlight the concept of “public interest” in his video, imo—but does the public want slicker, more convenient entertainment; or more difficult, thought provoking, critical messages? Who decides what is in the public's best interest? Public market demand? Governmental-representative public “guardians?” Big business? These questions need to be addressed publically, not behind closed doors, and hence the encouragement for people to attend the Chicago FCC hearing. But also… try to find a cable/satellite station, besides some community access channel, not owned by one of these behemoths: News Corporation – (“Rupert Murdoch and Fox News have often been accused by media observers and the public of flagrant conservative bias. Attention is most often drawn to Fox News' coverage of the buildup to the Iraq invasion, which portrayed Saddam Hussein's possession of 'Weapons of Mass Destruction' as a certainty, and his intention to use them as an inevitability.”) – News Corp Holdings General Electric – (“GE was convicted in 1990 of defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense, and again in 1992 on charges of corrupt practices in the sale of weaponry to Israel”) – GE Assets Bertelsmann – (“majority owned (76.9%) by the Bertelsmann Foundation, a non-profit organization and political think tank”) – Bertelsmann Subsidiaries Vivendi – Vivendi Assets Time Warner – Time Warner Assets Sony — Sony Subsidiaries The Walt Disney Company – Disney Holdings Viacom— Viacom Assets

Isn't that fact that you are able to post on Znet - itself a media outlet, and then cross post to You Tube, another media outlet, show the diversity of media outlets and diminish the fear of a media monopoly? What about the increase in television stations? Not too long ago there were 4 stations, NBC, ABC, CBS, and PBS. Now a cable/satellite provider can easly offer over 300 stations! In your very own Chicago there are two alternative newspapers, the Reader and New City. Both are advertising revenue driven, given away for free, and reach thousands of people each week providing information that isn't provided elsewhere. The point is, new media outlets are popping up all the time. I simply get the feeling that you don't like that some media outlets are more successful than others on a national scale while localized and specialized media appears to be thriving.

A good appeal Mitchel—you've definitely found a niche market. I wonder to what extent the public have “allowed” media power centralization, due to the alternatives now available on the internet, even though a somewhat recent poll shows: Internet News Audience Highly Critical of News Organizations Saturday Night Live did a spoof on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” called “Who Wants to Eat”—featuring various “third world” (questionable term) contestants vying for a bag of grain, or a goat, etc. Good retroactive luck/skill! – that must have been very exciting. Billionaire Ted Turner also made a good case against “big media”: My Beef With Big Media