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I just stumbled upon this thread while searching for something else... This was a very good thread.
Upon re-reading it in its entirety I have a question for ART...
What would happen in a situation where the Autoritarian side (Governement) of the equation begins to exert a subtle but clear influence on the Anarchic side (Media)? Where those who are involved in the Media begin to "tow the party line".
In my mind, and as I've stated above, the key is in the balance of these two elements. If one or the other becomes to strong or too influencial it is bad for everyone.
Taken to an extreme you have the classic example of Stalinist Russia and its media (best represented by Pravda). I am not suggesting this. Rather, I am suggesting a much more up to date situation where the combination of media regulation by the government and the willing participation in supporting that government or autoritatian system tips the balance in favour or the authoritarian side of the scale.
Art: Would you suggest this is a positive thing?
Another question occurs to me... Would we be, hypothetically speaking, better without *any* media? Your thread suggests it is a disruptive force, but is that neccessarilly a bad thing?
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