But even before the internet, the ability of foreign press to disseminate news undermined such attempts.

As important in disseminating news and generating conversation were thunderous sermons from the pulpit.

By the beginning of the 20th century, it had become a method of folk communication, disseminating news and reports from across the island.

The anarcho-punk movement has its own network of fanzines or punk zines which disseminates news, ideas and artwork from the scene.