Comments on: CNN’s ‘uncensored’ iReport.com launches

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:33:59 +0000

I know how hard it is for media organizations to relinquish control. The paper I worked for in Florida had a hard time with that as most do, but we are better with it where I am now. I manage GOLO.com, which is the UGC site connected to WRAL.com. The key, is letting these sites take on their own personality while being able to benefit from the legacy and reputation of the news organization. This can be done without “ruining” that reputation, which many traditional media organizations have yet to realize. I applaud CNN for this.

By: Amanda E.

Amanda E. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:59:31 +0000

Word on Fark that iReport may not be “not pre-read by CNN” by people who have submitted content

By: oakling

oakling — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:20:45 +0000

I’m intrigued, and I think it’s interesting that CNN - which doesn’t really have a print outlet - is the one doing this when it’s really the print newspapers that need the sweeping, innovative integration with the internet. But then, CNN has the jump on them as far as understanding online media goes.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:26:34 +0000

Maybe they should make some direct appeals to Current TV contributors. It would boost the quality of submissions.