What are the pros and cons of each type of news source? which type of news source is more reliable, independent or mainstream? why? .

These are Pros and cons of different type of news source.

1. Independent Media
Pros of Independent Media 
Bias easier to pick up 
Provides clean close coverage 
Censorship is less likely 
Easy to access 
Quick, can be updated more often 

Cons Of Independent Media 
Not regulated 
Less consequences for misreporting 
Less funding in general 
More personal bias 
News may take backseat to authors comments 

2.Pros of Mainstream Media 
Regulations 
Clear Consequences 
Less personal bias 
Easy to check for facts 
More funding leads to better fact-checking, interviews, ect. 
Reporters are educated 

Cons of Mainstream Media 
Corporate bias can be difficult to check 
Slightly removed from subject because reporter not a part of the story 
Censorship can cause important details to be lost 
Updating, editing take longer 

According to my point of view, independent new source is  more preferable as  it provides clean close coverage ,censorship is less likely , it is easy to access and it can be updated more often 

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