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/^t/However, the effects the massmedia inflict upon the society, are not only different ways of manipulation. The informative aspect of the massmedia plays a huge role. Under no circumstances should we take it for granted that everybody and everything tries to indoctrinate or control us, since there is a growing struggle for objectiveness in the journalistic world. When we don't know something, haven't got a firm opinion or just hesitate, various informative and educational programmes can be of a great use to us. Then we can change our point of view, fortify our stand or simply learn something more about what interests us. A perfect example could be any electional campaign, especially when we don't know yet who to vote for. Then, following the electional debates we have a chance to verify our stance, basing on more complete data or even change our minds completely.