Passage Summary: Old newspapers were objective because they were the only game in town and didn't want to annoy anyone. New media outlets are biased because they're fighting for attention in a crowded room. Therefore, the change in standards is just a business move.

Conclusion: The shift from objectivity in old newspapers to partisanship in new media is primarily driven by different business strategies.

Reasoning: New media outlets use partisan reporting to stand out in a crowded market, whereas old newspapers used objectivity because they had no competition and wanted to avoid alienating any potential readers.

Analysis: The argument assumes a direct link between a business goal (avoiding offense) and a journalistic method (objectivity). For this logic to hold, it must be true that objectivity actually helps achieve the goal of not offending people. If being objective still offended everyone, the business strategy explanation would fail. Look for an answer that bridges the gap between the business motive and the specific journalistic standard chosen.