Should the Media Report More Good News Than Bad News?

Unfortunately, sensationalism and bad news sells. Thanks for a lens presenting the other side.

I work with youth. I'm planning to do a 10 day random acts of kindness challenge this summer. I hope I get TONS of participation - from youth and their families.

It would certainly be much more pleasant watching the TV news, if each day had a kindness segment!

If you encounter a person who doesn't have enough money for groceries when paying at the cashier, offer to pay for the groceries. Smile at people and greet people that you come across everyday. Stay kind and blessed! :)

Yes, a smile, holding the door open for someone, saying thank you, giving a complement or just being nice in general...gee, h.ow hard is that!

A kind word and a smile go along way

to help someone through the day.

Smile. Beautiful lens, thanks for sharing. It is an act of kindness.

I think good news should - at the least - get equal air time.

Media is mostly interested in making sensational news at the cost of cornering acts of kindness. It is good that this lens focuses on this aspect of media.

Simple things really make a difference. holding doors, waiting with elevator, saying good morning... This would be a good start.

Nice lens

Simple acts can often be the kindest of all-Blessed

I think we should just be positive, thoughtful and encouraging to everyone we meet. Treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves.

I try to promote random acts of kindness every day. I don't think we need to search for things to do, it should just be second nature to us.

Great lens! Thanks! I can't even watch the horrifying news anymore. Too depressing. I love it when I hear stories of people doing awesome things for others.

I really like the message of your lens. I work in an industry where people usually only call me when upset. My mantra is to "kill them with kindness." More times than not, the person is no longer angry when they get off the phone. Instead of fueling a fire, simply put it out. Fantastic lens!

You don't even need to go out of your way to be kind. When you see someone who needs help, even if they just drop something while out shopping, you can help them out in the moment. This is a nice lens with a nice message.

Buy people a drink at lunch... or offer to pay for a meal.

Tidy the house for a friend. Or take flowers to her.

I like helping people in the street too.

Thank-you for the wonderful lens

Great idea for an article!

I have a friend who is very crippled and has to walk slowly. A couple of weeks ago she was trying to cross a busy street and a bike rider went speeding by her - then stopped and came back and got off his bike and walked with her across the street. That random act of kindness should have made headlines. But it did make a senior very happy and she told everyone she met that day! Blessed this lens.

You aren't kidding about the bad news. I know it's a slow news day when I see a big article about how farmers are planting more corn because corn prices are up. Anybody who's had a basic economics class gets that one. Even if it's just putting your change into those donation boxes at the checkout counter, it can make a difference in somebody's life. If you notice your waitress looks especially harried in your favorite restaurant, slip her a couple of extra bucks in the tip; she'll appreciate it.

I realize a lot of bad things happen in the world, but it would be nice to hear some positive things. I seldom watch the news these days, and keep up with what is happening on the internet. It's the same with election campaigns. Many of the ads are personal attacks, how about saying what they would do if they are in office?

Great idea for a lens. I feel that so many parents don't teach kids right from wrong. In some ways maybe it's due to the lack of religion in schools, although I am not really religious, but one thing that religious education, at least Christian education teaches is how to treat others, and how to behave. Today there is so little respect for others and for other people's property. Excellent lens.

Thanks for this :) I LOVE kindness! I'm about to do an entire lens on it! :)

I do get tired of all the reports of violence (today a Senator was shot in AZ). More good news would be refreshing.

I have been reading and listening to Wayne Dyer books lately. He emphasizes the importance of turning off the negative tv, music, and video games, and surrounding yourself with a simple life. I try not to listen to the news, but it still gets through. Silence is my friend and brings peace to my heart. Acts of kindness help spread joy around the world and has a ripple effect far beyond what we will ever see. All we need to do is to open our eyes to our neighborhood and we will see many ways to be kinds.

I think it starts with what we talk about with our family members, friends, and coworkers.

The media thrives on bad news. They do sell more newspapers

when there is plenty of bad stuff happening all over the world.

It would be nice to insert a few happy news in every edition though.

It would be great if benevolence and act of kindness makes the headlines.Most of the times - the media is focused about sensations and screeching break-ups, spicy stories. Most of it is made-up, highly distorted to get public attention.

I wouldn't blame them if people stopped buying newspapers if "All was well".

Being kind to one's self too -:) Sometimes that's like the instructions on the airplane- put one's own oxygen on first before helping another, otherwise we're running on empty.

I first stopped by and favorited this lens about a month ago. Now I back bringing Angel blessings!

@KimGiancaterino: I agree Kim!

I am so tired of hearing about all the bad in the world, I will not even watch the news anymore.

I use freecycle to give away items. Our unwanted items are very useful for others who can't afford them.

I always try to compliment strangers.

Remind those struggling with forgiveness that, "Love is everything. Hate is nothing." Great lens!

Give some money to bad buskers!

A good policy is to treat people with respect and help those who truly need it.

Great lens! Favorited and lensrolled!

Great lens! Favorited and lensrolled!

Some more angel dust for this great lens :)

Great lens. Thank-you for the wonderful detail.

great lens - blessed by a squidangel :)

Very nice lens. I like the topic.

Nicely done lens.

Brenda

I'm 100% in favour of random acts of kindness. It helps the giver as well as the recipient. Our world is full of bad news because it sells newspapers, advertising and so on. How great though to leave flowers on a doorstep, pay the toll fare for the car behind, pop some money anonymously in the mail to someone who needs it or maybe give a small luxury item to cheer someone up. There's so much we can do - even a smile or good word.

Mike.