The web's effect on news reporting is considered the most clear evidence that this is a revolutionary technology: news editors – and in some cases, the governments that they observe – are no longer the gatekeepers to information because costs of distribution have almost completely disappeared. If knowledge is power, the web is the greatest tool in the history of the world.
Though Singapore is quite stringent about the content we post on the Internet, we still have much leeway in posting articles and pictures of issues unrelated to the government. Stomp is one example of how the ordinary Singapore citizen can become a self-professed journalist.
Like the screenshot showcases, people can issue warrants to commuters for inconsiderate behaviour, and garner support by conjuring a persuasive narrative online which either enrages, amuses or evokes feelings of empathy from readers. Stomp also does it the Singaporean way but allowing readers to vote articles according to Singlish terms like "Shiok" and "Bochup".
Another example is how fashion bloggers like the famous Rumi Neely (who won best personal style and blogger award at the bloglovin' awards-yes there is such a thing because of Internet Journalism), are able to be fashion journalists online and gather a large following. Other examples are Xiaxue and Nicole Then.
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