This debate threw up quite a dichotomy related to the authenticity of any journalism. The Observers site tries to police some of the unsolicited garbage that we see from amateur 'journalists' on the internet, yet does so by using items from non-professional sources. A tricky line to walk, so the best of luck to you with that.

I would always prefer to use a site such as this in preference to reading anonymous blogs, but in truth I would probably prefer to read reports from professionals in the field (I don't altogether mistrust ALL journalists, you see!).

Good work though.