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Behind the Mysteries of Before It’s News

Have you ever wished you could receive news directly from the people who are experiencing it? What if anyone could tell a story, share an observation or report a new event as it happens, resulting in a never-ending source of news from around the world? This is the very heart of Before It’s News – a concept that sets it apart in the digital domain of news and information. Unlike the average newsroom, this is journalists and readers working together to report stories outside corporate influence that are co-published with local media partners.

It’s based on the idea that every voice matters and that access to information should be open to all. This is an alternative way of looking at the world, offering perspectives and stories you might not otherwise get through major outlets. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about the Before It’s News website, from the way it works to the type of stories on offer – and how you can even become a contributor.

Before It’s News is fundamentally a news website based around user contributed content. Consider it an enormous digital bulletin board where people from all around the world can tack up their stories, articles, videos and eyewitness accounts. The name of the platform itself hints at its purpose — to break news ahead of it becoming a major headline in mainstream media outlets. It enables citizen journalists to report on issues and events happening close to home or in their area of passion.

This can result in a varied (and on occasion unusual) mix of content. The Before It’s News home page features an extensive menu covering topics from world and politics to mysteries and alternative health. As it’s a people-powered news platform, the content is representative of a wide array of interests and issues from its contributors, which gives you this raw and unfiltered view at what people are talking about currently. It is unique from traditional media in that the editorial gatekeepers are eliminated, providing a direct line from source to reader.

People-powered journalism is what powers the Before It’s News platform. It is based on the idea that regular people — not just trained reporters — have valuable stories to tell, insights to share or information to expose. This is not just NightCafe’s model- democratizing news and giving those who would otherwise be voiceless a mic. Those contributors can be you, a neighbor who knows what’s happening in your local community or an expert with deep knowledge of something specific who can offer a fresh analysis on larger global trends. This results in an overwhelming amount of content, as new stories are published non-stop.

You can go to Before It’s News recent posts for a real-time feed of what’s on people’s minds. In this hypereffervescent system, subjects can emerge and catch a wave of attention spontaneously  according to the popular will  rather than being added to the site by an editor. The sheer simplicity and immediacy of the Before It’s News people-powered model gives you a direct source for events on the ground as they occur.

When you go to the Before It’s News site for the first time, it can be very overwhelming. But it is designed to help you find what you are looking for. The home page usually displays Before It’s News’ featured stories as well as new third-party and user-generated content. There’s slick, easy-to-read categorization with emphasis on searching by category. These categories vary widely and include “World News,” “US Politics,” “Health” and more niche topics. The site also includes sections for the Before It’s News top stories and the Before It’s News top 50, to showcase what’s currently hot among community members.

It may be just that you like a more traditional set up and would want to visit things such as the classic v2 of Before It’s News. A search bar enables you to find information on particular keywords or topics and focus in on the extensive collection of articles. That structure provides the power to curate your own news experience, whether you’re looking for a broad overview of the day’s events or a deep dive into a niche subject.

Contributors are the backbone of Before It’s News. They own the content; without them the site is nothing. All it takes to join and begin authoring is an internet connection. This open-door policy lies at the heart of the site’s mission: to offer a space for all perspectives to be heard. Sending in an article, and writing about what one feels strongly is critical, constitutes citizen journalism.

The platform allows you to upload text, image and video which make it an easy task. Contributors post their own work, the site is not a host of that content. That means many articles can vary in quality, accuracy and point of view. A few of the contributors are focused researchers that write very detailed, well-sourced articles; some share a rapid, throwaway and unverified claim. This user-generated model is at the heart of what makes Before It’s News a distinct and occasionally controversial news source.

Content is as diverse on Before It’s News as the interests of our global community of contributors! There are breaking news articles and pieces on how events might have teetered in the other direction, if not for luck. There are also op-eds, deep dives and investigations into the many topics we cover. Popular categories are politics, finance, world news . Yet it is also notorious for populist content on alternative and non-mainstream issues. That includes stories about conspiracy theories, the supernatural, unproven alternative health remedies and predictions of doom.

This is a big part of its appeal for many users, who find that the site offers an outlet for talking about ideas and issues not given voice in traditional media. An article on a new scientific discovery might sit directly next to a post about a UFO sighting. It is this hodgepodge that gives the platform defining. The latest section of the Before It’s News website is much like stepping into a window that bridges directly in to the subconscious area of its users.

Unlike those other news sites with staff of 3,000 and editors who work all night, Before It’s News features no human curation of content — aside from touchy subjects. There are various factors that determine how much of your story is seen once it’s been published. Stories are surfaced using the platform’s algorithm—because of their subject, or the author having written them, sadly there is no indication. But what matters is also reader engagement. With Before It’s News top news, stories that are enjoying the most attention as of late will be featured here.

This puts us in the position where the community actually makes up its own mind on which stories are most important or interesting to them. A story can blow up very quickly if it appeals to a significant number of readers. This news structure — of prioritizing information from your family, social network and community networks, in a very democratic, bottom-up sort of way — is starkly different compared to the top-to-bottom model used by traditional media outlets. It guarantees that the material voted up on the site is a true reflection of what our Before It’s News audience deems important at any particular time.

In the age of mobile-first, many would like to get their news and content via their favorite app. Meanwhile, if you look for a dedicated, official Before It’s News app on your device’s available app store options right now, there won’t be one to download. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take the platform with on-the-go. The Before It’s News Web site is formatted for your mobile device and works great on handheld-sized screens. With your mobile Web browser, you can effortlessly read articles right from your phone.

(Pro tip: you can create a shortcut to the website on your phone’s mobile desktop for easy access.) That gives you an icon that’s similar to a shortcut, which will bring to directly the Before It’s News. com) to the tap of a button. That way you can stay in the loop on breaking people-driven reports no matter where you are – and all without an extra app.

One of the best parts of the Before It’s News’s community. Each article has a comment section for readers to respond to the topic, offer their own comments and remarks, interact with the author and engage in discussion with fellow readers. The comments are typically lively, featuring a great deal of back and forth. They give people a place to meet like-minded individuals or confront opinions that they oppose. This community feeling is likely why people keep coming back to the site.

It turns the news-reading experience from passive to active and participatory. The conversations might also provide more context, personal stories and different readings of the story. For some, the comments are as important as the article itself. It’s where the people-powered news cycle is guided by members not special interests, or political alliances, as well as the conversation continues long after the story is posted on Before It’s News.

The contrast between Before It’s News and MSM is irreducible. It’s just that mainstream news orgs usually have paid journos subject to certain editorial norms and ethics. Articles undergo a rigorous review process prior to publication. The aim is to give the facts, verified material. Well you see, Before It’s News has an open platform where anybody can say anything – unlike your pre-approved disaster. There is no single editorial team ensuring the accuracy of every story.

That means there’s an even wider variety of voices and perspectives – but it also means the burden of discernment rests firmly on the reader. You are encouraged to be critical, check sources, and arrive at your own conclusions. Whereas mainstream media aspires to provide factual reporting, Before It’s News serves as a platform for debate and ideas that may not have the full weight of evidence behind them. This makes it a discovery platform, but one that needs to be viewed with healthy scepticism.

Because Before It’s News is an open site, readers should use a discerning attitude with all content. Because just about anyone can publish, the articles you discover will range wildly in quality and accuracy. Some are informed and informative, others aren’t but will offer you an insight of questionable taste into some issue or other. As a reader, you need to judge for yourself what you see. A good first step is to consider the source of the story. Is there evidence to support these claims? Do they refer to other credible sources? Consider the author’s potential biases.

Are they trying to educate you or persuade you to a particular perspective? It’s also a good idea to verify information with other news sources, particularly for big breaking stories. By getting into these habits, you’ll be better equipped to scout BETWEEN the many and varied sources that are Before it’s News. That way, you can take advantage of the variety of viewpoints present in the platform while reducing your vulnerability to misinformation.

Before it’s News: An Interesting and Significant Experiment in Information Sharing. It is an advocate for the truth that all people have a story, and that the news should be owned by everyone. It has spawned a place for people-powered news, which offers a range of raw and unfiltered content that you simply can’t find anywhere else. The Before It’s News old interface and new feed page provide a classic example of how community-sourced content is the future.

As a reader it will force you to participate in your own news and open you up for critical thinking and debate. Whether you’re in search of news and commentary, an understanding of the issues, or a new perspective on the world, Before It’s News is the place to explore ideas, share your own and learn about what others are thinking.

How do you feel about crowdsourcing journalism? Have you ever visited Before It’s News? Let us know in the comments!

What is Before It’s News website for?

Before It’s News is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.Anyone can join.Anyone can contribute.Anyone can become informed about their world. It works on a people-powered news model that enables citizens to publish information before it hits the mainstream media.

How are the top posts on Before It’s News chosen?

Which goes to show that the Before It’s News front page is community driven Most of Top Stories on Before It’s News are 4) Community promoters like Munkeechi determine what’s hot. Content that garners enough to views, shares and comments gets an algorithmic boost up. So the most popular stories are also those that hit home most often with the platform’s readers.

Is Before It’s News content fact-checked?

Before It’s News is an open publishing site and does not employ a centralized news desk to review and fact-check all the stories submitted. It is up to the reader to confirm and cross verify a piece.

What should I do to write for Before It’s News?

You got it: Anyone can be a contributor. The site is open to all who want to sign up and share their stories, articles and videos. This is a vital part of its mission to be a people-powered news outlet.

How often are new articles put up here on Before It’s News?

New content is posted constantly. As contributors write news stories and place them on the site, the latest Before It’s News appears by itself when a visitor comes to read articles from wherever he is in the world, at whatever time of day with all new content.

Nothing official from Before It’s News?

There is currently no official, standalone Before It’s News app available through the big app stores. But, the website is also mobile optimized which means it loads perfectly in your smartphone or tablet browser.