1. Charlotte cousins 8) The impact of the internet on media is exaggerated DISCUSS

4. Social networking sites Social networking site produce and share media e.gfacebook, twitter Doesn’t the internet just share the information from the media in a quicker and accessible way? Groups – uk uncut protest formed through facebook.

5. Wouldn’t you rather have your own copy? The internet allows us to view and download different media forms from online newspapers, music downloads, video downloads. There are still some people who want to have the physical object, but music sales on the internet have caused shops such as hmv to close. Youtube main source also illegal downloading.

6. People still buy newspapers. People still buy newspapers but the companies have just made it available online, media is being promoted online for us to take to our advantage. Music is bought online so cd and dvd sales are down on what they were ten years ago, the introduction of itunes allows singles to be bought without all the packaging (convenient, cheap and easy)

7. Missed something? The catch up services online, as well as on the television allow us to pick and choose when and where we watch/listen/see things – something we didn’t have before.

8. Conclusion The internet impact on media can be said to be exaggerated after all why would these artists make their sources available online if it was such a negative impact. The internet is merely making these resources more readily available for when we want them.