The Newsroom: Mission Statement, and Sign up

Familiarize yourself with Newsnight 2.0. The second coming of the (fictional) Cable News program dedicated to revitalizing news coverage with the intent to inform the electorate well enough to help shape the course of (again, fictional) American history.



As boring as politics can be to a lot of the current generation, they're important. Being informed on topics does more than allow you to battle others on Reddit and in the comments of a Youtube video you watched 3 minutes of. Being informed allows you to have a voice and cast a vote that will help you understand better the choices before you.



What you don't see, is that politics don't just apply to American Democracy or international affairs in relation to the standings of countries around the world. Politics drive discussion and ambition in all fields and mediums. To what some refer to as "playing the game." Politics exists not only in esports, but most of what you see on Twitch and Youtube is driven from these politics. The players names you know in each scene, the sponsors who make products you purchase, the games that become wildly popular. It's a careful mix of skill, silver tongues, and marketing.



This is the idea behind "The Newsroom." I believe that you at home are more than just a viewer. More than a drop in the pool. You are a voice and you are a vote to everything you watch, to everything you buy, and are the sole way of holding those who are becoming successful accountable for what they say and do. And lately, too many people have been casting votes on players and products and teams that makes me think that the global gaming electorate isn't as informed as it could be; isn't as informed as it should be. Advertising has overtaken the democratic peace of mind of the consumer. We as being used as tools to meet a means to an end for those seeking mild profits off of who are now the unknowing.



I, as a political figure, have failed you. My time on Twitch and Youtube has done little to ensure any difference, and while I've done my share of complaining about subjects on which I felt I have little control, I've made no effort to help quell or solve the problems I feel we face. I have created content based to a demographic, that is entirely dedicated to the idea that making a living is more important the betterment of my community.



This program, which begs to air weekly, will be dedicated to informing the consumer, and while I truly believe this in no way compares to the true trouble facing our world politically, this medium is all a lot of us have. The corruption within it only seeks to line the pockets of the willing, and take advantage of those who are just looking to feel as if they are part of something.



So, I plan to arm you. With information, with facts, and with the understanding of someone who wishes to learn more about the politics behind esports. How things work with organizations, how money is made, where it comes from, how to obtain it, who has it, where it will likely go. Who the major players are, why you know or don't know them, who seeks to better the community around them, and who seeks to ensure they profit the most.



I will not shy away from sharing my own opinions. I will do my best to expose you to opinions different from my own. We will hold panels for those who wish to state their cases, and make every possible effort to vet the facts before presenting.



Who are we? We are not the media elite.



We are people who wish to grandstand for a better and more transparent future for players, the consumer, and the person who wishes to choose a career in gaming.



We are seeking reporters, fact checkers, journalists, and anyone else who thinks they an lend a helping hand. This is a community effort, but you will be paid. The idea is to make this a community funded effort. All profits made will be going to the reporters and staff who make this possible, excluding myself.



If you at home would like to be a part of the team, the sign up form can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1p9DD1r1qs-j7oldFRzAHUaI1y6lTv00lMIHnCbX95QA/viewform



I'm Brandon Nance, good night.

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