I can understand how the media can benefit from linking their own stories to sites like Digg, Reddit, and Del.icio.us. By linking their stories at these sites, the media can increase the number of readers they get. However, many feel that user-driven sites such as these are not reliable and not real journalism.
I do think user sites carry different news than mainstream media. Some readers may be more interested in news found on sites like Digg. In an article from the Editor and Publisher titled "'User' Sites Choose Different News Than Mainstream Outlets," Joe Strupp explains a study that gives evidence of the different kinds of news readers are interested in. For example, these news sites offer more information on things like Apple's new iPhone or advice for long flights. The article also said that the popularity of user news sites does not necessarily mean that people are rejecting mainstream media. Instead, these user-driven sites may serve as an addition to their mainstream news intake.
Sites like Digg can be considered news to certain people. I think whether something is news or not is up to the reader.
User-driven sites are not your traditional media. I do feel there are guidelines to truly good journalism. But news is news, no matter how you get it. I would not, however, consider all news journalism.
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