# Talk:Schramm's model of communication

I left the following feedback for the creator/future reviewers while reviewing this article: Thanks for creating the article!.
✠ SunDawn ✠ (contact) 14:27, 26 October 2022 (UTC)

In the first image, the circles containing the horizontal line are slightly crooked. No issue in subsequent images.
Lead. "One important difference from other forms of communication is that successful mass communication is more difficult since there is very little feedback." This is very interesting and makes me wonder whether recent modifications have been made to the model in order to account for mass communication feedback in the Internet age? For example, live reacts on a streaming video, etc.
Overview and basic components. "The process starts in the sender's mind". Does it require a mind? This seems important because it means Schramm's model would not work for computer-computer communication?
Influence and criticism. "defenseless" feels weird tone-wise. Perhaps "passive" is sufficient?
Influence and criticism. "pen pal" and "Everett Rogers" have articles in case a wiki link is appropriate.
How widely was/is this model used? Any notable application?
GuineaPigC77 (𒅗𒌤) ☕ 12:32, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Thanks again for the feedback.
The problem with the oblique lines should have been solved already, see [1]. Maybe you have to restart your browser so that the new version of the image is loaded again.
I haven't done more research concerning modern models of mass communication but the increased role of feedback in it would make sense. Especially with social media and commenting, there is much more feedback now than in the age of mere radio and television.
I think Schramm is mostly concerned with human communication. This is also reflected, for example, in his discussion of the role of "fields of experience" and the relationship between the communicators.
I removed the term and added the links.
I believe that the main influence of Schramm's model is how it affected other theorists by making them aware of the limitations of earlier models and by introducing new factors, like active audiences and feedback loops. There are also some applications, for example, to analyze John Paul II's theology, but I'm not sure they are notable enough to be mentioned. Phlsph7 (talk) 17:18, 31 December 2022 (UTC)
Yep, using a different browser worked. What you say about the scope being limited to human communication makes sense and now I see that it's consistent. Overall it looks great, glad to learn about this topic! GuineaPigC77 (𒅗𒌤) ☕ 04:26, 1 January 2023 (UTC)