How have blogs and the internet changed the way news is reported?

I believe Blogs and Internet have changed the way the news is reported drastically. Years ago the news was censored way more than it is today, there were words and phrases that people could not say, terms that were frowned upon, and the news was to be given without an opinion. Today, all of those restrictions are now basically a part of the everyday news. Blogs give the public the chance to speak their minds freely, and air their opinions for the rest of the world to either agree or criticize on. Not all Blogs give correct information too. There are some Blogs that keep to the information and no influencing opinions, but there are many who stretch the truth to get a reaction. Perez Hitlon, for example, is an example of a blogger who has opinions and no filter for what he is saying. He likes to report on celebrities by claiming false things about them, or just to start a rumor.

On the other hand, Blogging and Internet can be a good thing. It is a fast and accessible way to get the news, and now a days you can get internet almost everywhere. Breaking news stories, the weather, sports and gossip are all at your fingertips these days. Depending on what source you get it from of course. I think Blogging and Internet giving the news is both a positive and negative thing, it all really depends on where you look and who you believe. CNN or the average Joe?