At least this editorial addresses the issue, but Rob O’Neill doesn’t close the loop.
As Rob points out the addition of community features is no substitute for decent writing from professionals. My additional belief is that as publications move online the demand for decent editors and journalists goes up, not down.
It is the printing presses and other legacy systems that are getting cut out of the picture as the advertising dollars switch from print to online. Of course this transition is well behind here in NZ so no need to panic
Yes, the demand for journos and editors goes up but.. with a legacy sales system, will publications be able to pay for decent staff?