Upon visiting the CNN iReport website, I think it's a good idea because it experiments with journalism from unlikely sources - the community. In my opinion, the news tends to focus on topics regarding the upper and middle-classes, and ignore a lot of news regarding lower class, news overseas, and other things that would hit close to home. However, there are plenty of things news directors don't find newsworthy that could save plenty of lives, and keep the public more aware. Members of the community providing news will create depth, covering topics that otherwise wouldn't be covered.
What I liked:
- The ability for those of the community to give their input.
- The website offers a tour when you sign up.
- That you can also mark "favorites" like Twitter, and share stories via social media like other news station websites.
- Intertwined with CNN's main website.
- You can create your own interest groups.
What I disliked:
- Pretty simple and boring, but what can you expect from CNN?
- Not very intriguing. I don't expect to actively use this.
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