This is the discussion forum to Sharek961.org. We use it mainly to discuss theoretical concepts, around building the best site. And we're open for suggestions on the topics discussed.

We will have the new functioning site launched with Tuesday 2nd of June in the afternoon

Welcome to Sharik961 where you tell us news happening in Lebanon.

In late May, 2009 we're inviting citizen to participate in reporting for the upcoming Lebanese Parliamentary Elections (June 7, 2009).

I just voted, 'Demonstrations in Baalbek near my voting ballot, just now', or 'I saw someone voting twice. It did not feel right', 'They did not let the press in'. 'I was asked whom I voted for, in Jbeil', 'I felt intimidated by all the police, Gemmayze

Citizen reporting (also known as "citizen journalism", "public", "participatory", "democratic" or "street journalism") is the concept of members of the public "playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing and disseminating news and information.

Or as the authors Bowman and Willis say: "The intent of this participation is to provide independent, reliable, accurate, wide-ranging and relevant information that a democracy requires."

Citizen journalism lives from the contribution of it's citizens, from the contribution of you, and thus from you - in being our partner to partner.