I think in the past gatekeeping has been a function of time and space. Taking into consideration the internet, like the discussion question asked, this is going to change. The internet, for now at least, is wide open to most people. I would argue that most people who keep up with current events use the internet to get information in some way. It is very possible that the gatekeepers of the future will be on the internet. Take the Drudge Report. This is basically a collection of headlines that will take you to the actual story. Millions of people use this page as a starting point for their internet consumption. Matt Drudge has become a gatekeeper to the internet. Basically any blog just lays out the the author thinks is important for you to take a look at for yourself. This could range from politics, to videogames, music, to celebrity gossip. If you think about how big and vast the internet can be you kind of need something like this. So if the internet is the future of news then blogs like this will be the gatekeepers.