Compared to information on the Internet, the text points out that traditional newspapers and news organizations:
A) are no better than blogs and informal information sources on the web.
B) are more biased than bloggers and informal information sources on the web.
C) report the news in a more timely fashion than bloggers and informal information web sources.
D) serve a gatekeeping function for information often lacking in web sources.

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The text states that traditional newspapers and news organizations serve a gatekeeping function for information that is often lacking in web sources. This means they have a responsibility to verify the accuracy and credibility of the information they report, and therefore can be considered more reliable sources of news.

Compared to Information on the Internet, the Text Points Out