I recently discovered CNN's iReport which is a citizen journalism initiative that allows people from around the globe to contribute pictures and videos of breaking news stories. When i first stumpled onto iReport i didn't know what it was and i was confused until i did some research and exploring around.
Overall i think the sight is pretty cool because like any social media page you can favorite (like) someones story and vote on how good it was, you can share it to your facebook as well. If you like the story a lot you can rate it saying it should be on CNN. If you don't like it you can rate it as inappropriate.
iReport also mentioned how you can meet other reporters through their database and see what stories they have reported or shared. What i don't like about this sight is that it is just like facebook, twitter, myspace basically any other social media platform except its for the news. Its a good idea but i don't think i would use it.
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