Access and community

• How does the distribution mechanism control the issues addressed in the artifacts’ content? Is some
content not available through some distribution mechanisms like TV, smart phones, or locations?
• Determine who controls the distribution of your chosen popular culture elements. This might be
commercial interests like the case of MTV, government interests, cultural restrictions, or infrastructure and
device access.
• In what ways does the controller of distribution affect the shared experience of the audience and
community? Keep in mind that a community may be local, regional, national, or global. Be specific in your
discussion. Does distribution of content determine community? Can US, or Russian, or Senegalese be part
of the BBC’s “Proms” community?