This interesting article examines some of the problems with citizen journalism. Can local information always be trusted - and the importance of maintaining a critical sense when reading information compiled by citizen journalists:
Of course individuals and institutions should continue to apply a critical eye to sources of information. I don't think there will be a time when we don't.
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/jun/11/rise-of-citizen-journalism
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