It's been the big story, and sadly, we shouldn't talk about it.
At least thats what some people are saying. Right now, "The Media" is in a tight spot with the shortages... "Darned if you do, Darned if you don't."
As part of "The Media" I just don't know how I feel about the situation.
I understand people don't want us to "cause a panic" by saying stuff like "Oh no, there is NO GAS ANYWHERE and NONE IS COMING!" As a station, I think WBTV and the Morning Show specifically have been doing a good job at reporting what is happening in Charlotte and the general area.
But no matter what... we still have people blaming "The Media" because they can't find gas.
The last couple days the Morning Show has tried to give you, the viewer, a heads up by telling you where you CAN find gas... so you don't have to waste gas by searching around.
Not everyone likes this...
"It's my impression, overall, that the heavy media reporting - by the minute - on where Gas is, is probably contributing somewhat to the super-bad line-ups you keep showing. Leave people to find it on their own!"
That is a portion of an e-mail we received early this morning. The viewer felt we shouldn't tell people where to go... let them find the gas themselves.
Now... I'm not trying to stir up problems - I really do want to know what you think. Which is more irresponsible for the media - not telling people about the gas problem and let them find stations on their own.... or telling them about the problem, and telling them where gas is (possibly causing even more people to show up than word of mouth)?
Please comment your opinions, or e-mail us at inbox@wbtv.com.
4 comments:
I agree. The media is not to blame for the shortage. It was just failure after the storm.
WHERE IS ALL THE GAS?
Interstate 77 and Carowinds is a MESS!
There is a way to tell us about the problem without causing a panic. You all have been good about it. The other channels are the ones causing problems
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