When writing for MyNews Interactive, what principles should we keep in mind?
Since the very start of MyNews and MeriKhabar back in October 2006, all citizen reporters have been required to abide by a strict Code of Ethics. They are as follows: MyNews (English) and MeriKhabar (Hindi) Reporter’s Code of Ethics 1. The citizen reporter must work in the spirit that “all citizens are reporters,” and plainly identify himself as a citizen reporter while covering stories. 2. The citizen reporter does not spread false information. He does not write articles based on groundless assumptions or predictions. 3. The citizen reporter does not use abusive, vulgar, or otherwise offensive language constituting a personal attack. 4. The citizen reporter does not damage the reputation of others by composing articles that infringe on personal privacy. 5. The citizen reporter uses legitimate methods to gather information, and clearly informs his sources of the intention to cover a story. 6. The citizen reporter does not use his position for unjust gain, or otherwise seek personal pro
