Talk:Nice Peter vs EpicLLOYD 2/@comment-26572281-20170624113618/@comment-24328089-20170625191354

There is no "mainstream media". So there cannot be "studies" on it. Media is a concrete and valid concept. "Mainstream media" is not. My guess is you're referring to a study on a groomed list of specific media outlets. I'm sure you're prepared to provide me with one.

There aren't a lot generalizations or studies you can make on "mainstream media", the same way there aren't many generalizations I can make about "internet people" or about "this generation", or any number of ridiculously broad undefined scapegoats.

I think the two of you are making my point very clear when I say that it is a concept well guarded and primarily used by conspiracy theorists to justify their own delusions and avoid acknowledging how niche their own beliefs are.

It doesn't look inherently stupid to criticize specific groups and organizations. Maybe you want to criticize ABC or CBS or The Food Network. If you think that newscasters tend to be too opinionated, then say that. But to try and erect the concept of "the mainstream media" so that you can fight and criticize it seems pointless and absurd.