There's no doubt Facebook Live has changed the way we view things, from product launches, to events, to breaking news. But are people using it when they shouldn't be?
As I woke up yesterday morning, the first thing I saw on my Facebook newsfeed was three different news outlets using Facebook Live to broadcast the blaze that had taken over Grenfell Tower in West London. In some aspects, this was a good way to bring the latest and breaking news to people, right into the palm of their hands. Also, as it’s not being broadcasted on national television, it sort of has an unscripted ‘live in the action’ feel to it.
However, this slightly-more informal way of broadcasting may not be so great, as Sky News reporter Mark White soon realised.
Incredibly inappropriate comment from Sky News reporter! #GrenfellTower pic.twitter.com/TIovFfmUyP
— Paul (@Geordie_Paul_UK) June 14, 2017
Many were quick to criticise White's comment, although others pointed out that he was simply trying to lessen the impact of the tragedy on the young boy.
