Like all journalists and publishers, bloggers sometimes publish information that other people don't want published. You might, for example, publish something that someone considers defamatory, republish an AP news story that's under copyright, or write a lengthy piece detailing the alleged crimes of a candidate for public office. Are bloggers journalists?
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Powered by Blogs The Blog, The Press, The Media: Citizen Journalism
It's one of the hottest buzzwords in the news business these days. Many news executives are probably thinking about implementing some sort of citizen-journalism initiative; a small but growing number have already done so.
But there's plenty of confusion about citizen journalism. What exactly is it? Is this something that's going to be essential to the future prosperity of news companies?
In my conversations and communications with editors, I sense plenty of confusion about the concept. There's enthusiasm about experimenting in some quarters -- about harnessing the power of an audience permitted for the first time to truly participate in the news media. But mostly I hear concern and healthy skepticism.
So let's explore the possibilities, from dipping a toe into the waters of participatory journalism to embracing citizen reporting with your organization's full involvement. We'll start out slow and build toward the most radical visions of what's possible.
• The 11 Layers of Citizen Journalism [Note the related links on the right side such as Citizen-Journalism Sites: Don't Be Boring ; Whether you're a newly minted blogger or a relative old-timer, you've been seeing more and more stories pop up every day about bloggers getting in trouble for what they post Legal Guide for Bloggers ]
• · When Darrell Betts and his team showed up at a Brisbane company's offices, search warrant in hand, the business' owners were in for a bad day Prepare that back-up plan now ; A new breed of entrepreneurs whose main objectives are to keep their business small and enjoy life are shedding the 'enterprise culture' tag thrust upon them by Government initiatives Trend of The Alterpreneur
• · · Congratulations RSF Freedom Blog Winners! ; Cold River No More! Reporters Without Borders ; first spotted at Antony’s pub
• · · · Steve Telford UK business Blogging ; A call from Elena Berton on Dow Jones who has come across what may be Europe’s first business blog. It is by Glaxo Wellcome and addresses the politics of health. It is called Avenir de la sante. She was asking us whether UK businesses have woken up to business blogging. We said it is a big opportunity for very early adopters. They can write the book here. First European business blog?: Avenir de la sante.
• · · · · Be alert Google Hacking Mini-Guide ; Eric Beecher's Reader The Reader's got a plan
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