Why? The "old media" can't keep the lid on that as effectively. Pictures, you know. Gotta have pictures to sell papers!
(steely)
We are living in the Information Age, among other things. Anybody with a speedy internet connection can get a lot of info on just about any topic in a matter of minutes; the problem is sorting through it all. There are many "vested interests" that put out a lot of stuff, some of which may have a grain or more of truth.