Is the internet making journalism better or worse?

The Economist is holding a parliamentary-style debate on the internet and how its affecting journalism. The motion: This house believes that the internet is making journalism better, not worse.

The Economist is holding a parliamentary-style debate on the internet and how its affecting journalism. The motion: This house believes that the internet is making journalism better, not worse.

What do you think? You can join the live debate on The Economist website. The "session" opened on July 12, with nearly 80 comments from the "floor", plus official for and against arguments, and has followed with several rebuttals, also published on the site. The debate closes tomorrow, with statements from the speaker and moderator, and a winner will be announced Friday. To date, the "yes, the internet is making journalism better" side is winning with more than 70 per cent of the vote.