Does the media tend to over sensationlize issues ?

This is so true, the media does over sensationalize things. I've always said that it's like they get something to talk about or a few thing to talk about and that is almost all they talk about. Like when all the gossip and drama with Britney was happening they couldn't get off it, there are so many bigger things they could have found to talk about, but obviously Britney's mental breakdown is what they think gets the best ratings, so I guess that's all that's important (sarcasm implied. hehe). Don't get me wrong, I actually feel for her, unlike a lot of people, I know what it's like to have mental health issues, so I am not one to make fun. I'm just saying yes, the news does drive certain topics into the ground, and it's all for money I think, otherwise they would talk about things that matter, yet aren't "hot" or "appealing".

I think most of the time media neglect important news for the sensational ones. If some thing of their interest happened they will have special discussions repeatedly through out weeks. But nobody wants to see those sensationalised news for more than ones. They are creating celebrities. Even the notorious become celebrity by this process. The funniest thing is that they don't even mind to follow up these things after a few days or after they got another sensational news item.

Yes, the media tend to over sensationalize issues. They tend to magnify what is not important. They often make a mountain out of a molehill. I think that some do it to market their show or something.

Would you watch it if it wasn't so elaborate or entertaining or "in your face"? I mean, if it was portrayed as boring as it really is, would you watch it? Would you watch it if it was just a black and white set in stone thing as opposed to kaos and upheavel? It sells...that is why they do it.

on my observation yes they tend to over sensationalize it. sometimes they do this to get attention. news channels has their rivals too so they need to do this for people to watch them and not their competitors. i think that is the reason why they do this things

Okay first, they find something sensational. It doesn't matter if it's insignificant or unsubstantial as long as there's an assurance that people will watch that news on TV, or hear it on the radio or read it on the daily paper. Media is a business. In fairness to some who still hold true to what they took oath for, but still it's sensationalism that reigns.