CNN recently launched iReport, a site for "uncensored, user-powered" news. Since all the stories are user-generated, there is no verification of truth. Is this a good idea?
No. Who is checking for liable or accuracy? Believe it or not journalism is a profession which involves training, certain skills and some talent and it does irk me a little when someone thinks they can sit down and do the job just like that. I wouldn't attempt to defend someone in a legal case, or fight a fire, or mend a washing machine...