Assess the difference between mainstream news media and individually created news media.

a. The mainstream news media is rarely used to communicate policies, while individually created news media is often used to communicate policies.
b. The mainstream news media is usually more reliable than individually created news media.
c. The mainstream news media is rarely created by qualified producers, and individually created news media is created by the government.
d. The mainstream news media is not organized in its delivery of the news, whereas individually created news media is.

b. The mainstream news media is usually more reliable than individually created news media.

Mainstream news media outlets typically have editorial standards, fact-checking processes, and a team of reporters and journalists dedicated to providing accurate and unbiased information. On the other hand, individually created news media often lack these resources and can be more prone to misinformation and bias. This can make mainstream news media a more reliable source of information for audiences.