Comments for The NewsMeBack Blog http://www.newsmeback.com/blog Citizen journalism blog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:17:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Celebrities, politicians and businessmen on social media by Jlee http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/social-media/celebrities-politicians-and-businessmen-on-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-26361 Jlee Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:17:04 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=712#comment-26361 The problem is when you have a public meltdown on your social media. If it's me, which it happens often (oops) you can just deactivate for a while and move on....celebrites and politicians will have these tweets and FB posts coming back to haunt them for years and years. It's unfortunate we've just found another way to attack people. And yes, I'm currently on a FB hiatus due to my public meltdown last week...oh well...onwards and upwards! The problem is when you have a public meltdown on your social media. If it’s me, which it happens often (oops) you can just deactivate for a while and move on….celebrites and politicians will have these tweets and FB posts coming back to haunt them for years and years. It’s unfortunate we’ve just found another way to attack people.

And yes, I’m currently on a FB hiatus due to my public meltdown last week…oh well…onwards and upwards!

]]> Comment on Interview with Adam Baker founder of Blottr.com by Blottr redesign | The NewsMeBack Blog http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/interview/interview-with-adam-baker-founder-of-blottr-com/comment-page-1/#comment-26343 Blottr redesign | The NewsMeBack Blog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:40:55 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=851#comment-26343 [...] Adam Baker, Blottr founder, commented: “The latest version of Blottr underlines the commitment we are making to both our audience and our community of citizen journalists, which has grown to become the largest in Europe. With this in mind, you will see an increased focus concentrated on big topics, taking a deeper dive into issues that affect us all, be it in the areas we live or world issues impacting our lives. The power of citizens from across the world collaborating together to expose news that would likely otherwise fall below the mainstream radar is hugely exciting, yet also necessary in the increasingly transparent world we live in ”. [...] [...] Adam Baker, Blottr founder, commented: “The latest version of Blottr underlines the commitment we are making to both our audience and our community of citizen journalists, which has grown to become the largest in Europe. With this in mind, you will see an increased focus concentrated on big topics, taking a deeper dive into issues that affect us all, be it in the areas we live or world issues impacting our lives. The power of citizens from across the world collaborating together to expose news that would likely otherwise fall below the mainstream radar is hugely exciting, yet also necessary in the increasingly transparent world we live in ”. [...]

]]> Comment on Interview with Rawporter Co-Founder Kevin Davis by Etienne http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/interview/interview-with-rawporter-co-founder-kevin-davis/comment-page-1/#comment-26332 Etienne Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:59:44 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=910#comment-26332 As much as I see the value for media companies in finding footage filmed by the public, one thing remains to be a challenge for citizen journalists i.e. the need for skills to do a complete story, including sound bytes/vox pops, structure, intro, research etc. If the proverbial plane goes down, any media owner will pay for the clip and get the rest of the details the conventional way, but, if its a low profile story to start off with, the media owners might not have the time or resources to complete the missing parts. So it will require more than a great app and an on-line platform to make it a success. Hereby I am suggesting basic training that goes hand in hand with the app to improve the standard of reporting. We dont mind watching that plane go down in a lo-res shaky blurry citizen clip, but if its the local council meeting, it has to be of high(er) standard with cutaways etc. As much as I see the value for media companies in finding footage filmed by the public, one thing remains to be a challenge for citizen journalists i.e. the need for skills to do a complete story, including sound bytes/vox pops, structure, intro, research etc. If the proverbial plane goes down, any media owner will pay for the clip and get the rest of the details the conventional way, but, if its a low profile story to start off with, the media owners might not have the time or resources to complete the missing parts. So it will require more than a great app and an on-line platform to make it a success. Hereby I am suggesting basic training that goes hand in hand with the app to improve the standard of reporting. We dont mind watching that plane go down in a lo-res shaky blurry citizen clip, but if its the local council meeting, it has to be of high(er) standard with cutaways etc.

]]> Comment on Few tips for citizen journalists how to gain trust and avoid instant rejection by admin http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/personal-opinion/few-tips-for-citizen-journalists-how-to-gain-trust-and-avoid-instant-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-26310 admin Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:45:30 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=872#comment-26310 So true and real. Thanks for commenting. So true and real. Thanks for commenting.

]]> Comment on Few tips for citizen journalists how to gain trust and avoid instant rejection by Mike Cleveland http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/personal-opinion/few-tips-for-citizen-journalists-how-to-gain-trust-and-avoid-instant-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-26309 Mike Cleveland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:25:22 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=872#comment-26309 Hey, This is good stuff. And I am glad you are saying it. Our content is like a business card. It the beginning of forming a relationship with your audience. If you mess up with your content, you messed up with first impressions. Your reader may not give you a second chance and never come back to your blog. Thanks for sharing... Hey,

This is good stuff. And I am glad you are saying it. Our content is
like a business card. It the beginning of forming a relationship with your audience. If you mess up with your content, you messed up with first impressions. Your reader may not give you a second chance and never come back to your blog. Thanks for sharing…

]]> Comment on Interview with Rawporter Co-Founder Kevin Davis by Citizen Journalism | Pearltrees http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/interview/interview-with-rawporter-co-founder-kevin-davis/comment-page-1/#comment-26303 Citizen Journalism | Pearltrees Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:24:52 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=910#comment-26303 [...] It is “raw” reporting…hence, Rawporter. We see value in citizen journalism and also see the need for pure raw content that doesn’t take a lot of effort to capture. We simply want people to use our App to capture newsworthy events when they find themselves in the right place, at the right time. Interview with Rawporter Co-Founder Kevin Davis | The NewsMeBack Blog [...] [...] It is “raw” reporting…hence, Rawporter. We see value in citizen journalism and also see the need for pure raw content that doesn’t take a lot of effort to capture. We simply want people to use our App to capture newsworthy events when they find themselves in the right place, at the right time. Interview with Rawporter Co-Founder Kevin Davis | The NewsMeBack Blog [...]

]]> Comment on Citizen journalism of 2011 to 2012 by Tricia http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/personal-opinion/citizen-journalism-of-2011-to-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-26237 Tricia Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:23:48 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=947#comment-26237 Loved reading this. It's definitely going to be an interesting year--starting off with Facebook and Google's major social media privacy changes, Internet censorship Vs copyright infringement and a political landscape that's sure to turn increasingly hostile as the year rolls along. 2012 is going to be a very important, and challenging, year for citizen journalists. We are Legion. Hear us roar. Loved reading this. It’s definitely going to be an interesting year–starting off with Facebook and Google’s major social media privacy changes, Internet censorship Vs copyright infringement and a political landscape that’s sure to turn increasingly hostile as the year rolls along. 2012 is going to be a very important, and challenging, year for citizen journalists. We are Legion. Hear us roar.

]]> Comment on Louis M. Lyons Award for Mohammed Nabbous Mo by Alexis Wilke http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/democracy/louis-m-lyons-award-for-mohammed-nabbous-mo/comment-page-1/#comment-26182 Alexis Wilke Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:10:24 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=928#comment-26182 This is quite interesting. First I hear about an award to someone like this. Not that 'Mo' was perfect, but he definitively took a great risk to enhance his political landscape and died for it. Hopefully it won't have been in vain. Thank you for the post! This is quite interesting. First I hear about an award to someone like this. Not that ‘Mo’ was perfect, but he definitively took a great risk to enhance his political landscape and died for it. Hopefully it won’t have been in vain. Thank you for the post!

]]> Comment on Interview about Speak Out Tunisia with Khalil Ghorbal by Adventures In Democracy | Living History http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/interview/interview-about-speak-out-tunisia-with-khalil-ghorbal/comment-page-1/#comment-25802 Adventures In Democracy | Living History Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:51:19 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=958#comment-25802 [...] Since 1975, the status of Cabinda has been disputed, resulting in one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts.The head of Tunisia’s moderate Islamic party today condemned anti-Semitic slogans which were chanted at a top Hamas official by ultraconservative Muslims.WealthWise Magazine – Your guide to wealth creation and wealth managementCall for submissions to Journal of Consumer Health on the InternetTakash The Spineless Politics Talk - If America Spends More Than Most Countries Per Student, Then Why Are Its Schools So BadMost countries rely heavily on donor funding – Feeling the pinch in connection with HIV/ AIDSInterview about Speak Out Tunisia with Khalil Ghorbal [...] [...] Since 1975, the status of Cabinda has been disputed, resulting in one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts.The head of Tunisia’s moderate Islamic party today condemned anti-Semitic slogans which were chanted at a top Hamas official by ultraconservative Muslims.WealthWise Magazine – Your guide to wealth creation and wealth managementCall for submissions to Journal of Consumer Health on the InternetTakash The Spineless Politics Talk – If America Spends More Than Most Countries Per Student, Then Why Are Its Schools So BadMost countries rely heavily on donor funding – Feeling the pinch in connection with HIV/ AIDSInterview about Speak Out Tunisia with Khalil Ghorbal [...]

]]> Comment on Few tips for citizen journalists how to gain trust and avoid instant rejection by Abumptothehead http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/personal-opinion/few-tips-for-citizen-journalists-how-to-gain-trust-and-avoid-instant-rejection/comment-page-1/#comment-25800 Abumptothehead Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:40:18 +0000 http://www.newsmeback.com/blog/?p=872#comment-25800 You will excuse my mistakes, I know there are some in the last post, but I do have a valid excuse...brain injury et al! Cheers You will excuse my mistakes, I know there are some in the last post, but I do have a valid excuse…brain injury et al! Cheers

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