Author Topic: new iReport (Read 5639 times)

Paindancer · « **on:** September 11, 2012, 07:28:48 PM »

So CNN asked me to do a new report, with a different screenshot.

I merged the update into the main story.

Im a little bummed we couldnt just edit the existing one and keep the comments and views.. but ...

"dont worry, this will get a lot more views when vetted"

Fingers crossed:

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-840174

Omega Mark V · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2012, 07:35:47 PM »

Awesome!

Everyone rate it "This belongs on CNN!"

Paindancer · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2012, 07:40:37 PM »

the first one got enough views and recommends to get CNN's attention. WE made the message be heard. The new one is on the fast track. Rate it anyway, but the 2000 recommend rule, was NEVER a requirement it seems.

Lycantropus · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2012, 07:49:05 PM »

Signed up, and signed for it to be on! I hope it makes it! Well written!

Yeah... I... well written.

Vulpy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2012, 07:49:15 PM »

Upvoted and commented. I'm really encouraged by your efforts!

Paindancer · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2012, 07:52:33 PM »

Quote from: Vulpy on September 11, 2012, 07:49:15 PM

Upvoted and commented. I'm really encouraged by your efforts!

OUR efforts. Im just a loudmouthed blowhard without you all.

Paindancer · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2012, 08:11:13 PM »

iReport Vetted on CNN

emu265 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2012, 08:15:13 PM »

Quote from: Paindancer on September 11, 2012, 08:11:13 PM

iReport Vetted on CNN

Yes! Thanks a ton for writing it! And thanks to everyone who recommended!

Vulpy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2012, 08:24:13 PM »

Quote from: Paindancer on September 11, 2012, 08:11:13 PM

iReport Vetted on CNN

Awesome! Now we have a big feather in our cap: a nationally recognized news agency has reviewed our story and told the world that it is, in at least some small way, truly newsworthy.

Rae · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2012, 08:40:10 PM »

Rated. Nice work!

Empyrean · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2012, 08:56:44 PM »

Just rated it and left a comment. Impressive job, you rock out loud.

The-Hunter-JLJ · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2012, 08:57:15 PM »

Rated. Nice work, very well written, and Leandro's final cut of the "Heroes" rally video is just amazing. C'mon, CNN, you're not going to find a better story, and the human interest angle is quite obvious. I bet you can even get some celebrity face time.

Omega Mark V · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2012, 02:14:16 AM »

So, when will it air since it's approved?

Vulpy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2012, 02:32:30 AM »

Quote from: Omega Mark V on September 12, 2012, 02:14:16 AM

So, when will it air since it's approved?

It still has a lot of other vetted iReports to compete with, if we're angling for airtime. I'd be thrilled with that, but we need to keep pushing if it's even going to make it onto CNN.com's "Living News" tab. Greenlights, comments...it's a story that deserves to be told. Come on, guys! We can do this!

Flashtoo · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2012, 04:19:30 AM »

Done. Excellent article, thank you!

Terwyn · « **Reply #15 on:** September 12, 2012, 05:09:31 AM »

If you note the comment at the top from an actual CNN producer, I think we have a better chance at airing than one might initially think:

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I started playing [City of Heroes] in 2005, took a few years off, and came back to the game a few months ago at the request of my son who lives several states away, so I have an emotional stake in this [planned shutdown] like many others.

- hhanks, CNN iReport producer

Aggelakis · « **Reply #16 on:** September 12, 2012, 05:30:40 AM »

All vetted iReports get a producer comment. That is part of the vetting process.

He's not a CNN producer, incidentally; he's an iReports producer; he carries much less clout than a "real" CNN (CNN proper, that is) producer. Just to temper the excitement a bit. Think of him as a ... moderator of sorts. Or a community manager.

Terwyn · « **Reply #17 on:** September 12, 2012, 05:34:34 AM »

Quote from: Aggelakis on September 12, 2012, 05:30:40 AM

All vetted iReports get a producer comment. That is part of the vetting process.

He's not a CNN producer, incidentally; he's an iReports producer; he carries much less clout than a "real" CNN (CNN proper, that is) producer. Just to temper the excitement a bit. Think of him as a ... moderator of sorts. Or a community manager.

Considering all that Zwill's done, I think my reasoning is sound. But perhaps you are right. My mistake.

Paindancer · « **Reply #18 on:** September 12, 2012, 06:41:41 AM »

Quote from: Aggelakis on September 12, 2012, 05:30:40 AM

All vetted iReports get a producer comment. That is part of the vetting process.

He's not a CNN producer, incidentally; he's an iReports producer; he carries much less clout than a "real" CNN (CNN proper, that is) producer. Just to temper the excitement a bit. Think of him as a ... moderator of sorts. Or a community manager.

...... actually.. he left out the "Paindancer told me" part that should have proceeded that quote. Meh, maybe he is showing solidarity.

Xenos · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2012, 07:24:46 AM »

Great effort with the iReport article. Thanks a lot.

I have one comment though, and I should start out by saying that I am the opposite of a Grammar Nazi, but I am wondering if the use of "Affect" in your headline is proper.

The headline reads:

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Affecting Change Through Social Networking and Virtual Capes

I am fairly certain that you want to say that we are "Bringing about change...", in which case it should read:

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Effecting Change Through Social Networking and Virtual Capes

"Affecting change...", would mean "To have an effect on change...".

I would not bring this up if the headline wasn't the most visible part of an article. I understand it's a common mistake, but I don't think we would want this to lessen the impact of the article.

Thanks again.

The-Hunter-JLJ · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2012, 12:42:59 PM »

Ya know, grammatically you and the other folks who have pointed this out are correct. HOWEVER, I kinda like the implications of the "typo". Paindancer, and by extension the heroes of Paragon City ARE having an effect on on change itself.

My point here is we are not JUST fighting to save City of Heroes. We are also (as heroes should) setting an example. We are showing people a better way to handle this sort of fight. Not destructive, tearing down our opponent, but gracefully acknowledging that NCsoft had what they considered valid reasons for what they did, and respectfully but firmly insisting that some better way can be found.

So, even though it was an acknowledged grammatical mistake, perhaps it was a fortuitous one. By chance, this mistake makes something of a point. "Chance, if chance you call it."

dwturducken · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2012, 01:24:58 PM »

As Ms Lackey can attest, writers can and will obsess over every word. An extreme but unrelated example is the rerelease of But What of Earth, by Piers Anthony. The nnotes in the second half are a study in executive meddling, but he does talk about how importbe wheant the choice of words can be.

What's important is the status of the article. If it's only weakness is an incorrect vowel, so be it. The real problem is getting on the main page in the face of new prattling from Zuck, the intro of iPhone 5, and bombings in Lybia. If the copy editor doesn't correct it, the message is still there and will bee understood.

And I'm writing this on a yempermental Android phone while riding a bus. Please ignore my own typos.

LexiVega · « **Reply #22 on:** September 12, 2012, 01:51:25 PM »

Really amazing work getting this moved up the chain Paindancer. Thanks for all your efforts.

Lex

Paindancer · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2012, 03:36:11 PM »

just a fyi.. I AM trying to get this edited.

So far, I cant get the producer to fix his typo, let alone mine. I dont want to just do a edit as it will unvet the article

eabrace · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2012, 03:44:33 PM »

Quote from: Paindancer on September 12, 2012, 03:36:11 PM

So far, I cant get the producer to fix his typo, let alone mine. I dont want to just do a edit as it will unvet the article

Hmm. Yeah, it's probably better to be vetted with the typo than to give that up to fix the typo.

Xenos · « **Reply #25 on:** September 12, 2012, 04:28:50 PM »

Quote from: Paindancer on September 12, 2012, 03:36:11 PM

just a fyi.. I AM trying to get this edited.

So far, I cant get the producer to fix his typo, let alone mine. I dont want to just do a edit as it will unvet the article

Of course, nobody wants to have this great article un-vetted. And I did not point this out to diminish your article or your efforts. This is truly fantastic publicity.

Thanks again, and good luck with the producer.

Paindancer · « **Reply #26 on:** September 12, 2012, 05:51:47 PM »

Its just a arrow in our quivver, nothing more.

I would like it polished a bit if I can get it done.

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Author Topic: new iReport (Read 5639 times)