Altyrian View

The Dallas Morning News has a great offer for you: Help us review the lost JFK files. Seems that a DA in Texas found some files relating to the Kennedy assassination. There are so many of them, they they are calling on readers to help out.

Given the volume, we haven’t been able to review most of the files. That’s why were calling on you. Here’s your chance to review never-seen-before materials related to the JFK assassination.

Take a look, and let us know if you see something interesting.

While I am thrilled to get a chance to review these documents myself (I never will, but I have the chance), this seems to be pure laziness on the part of the Dallas Morning News.

The Washington Post is inviting “readers” to participate in an online interview of sorts. Participants download a video with questions from a report who is interviewing a political candidate. But instead of getting answers from a real candidate, you are supposed to insert your video responses. There is no judging or prizes, just good, clean new-media fun.

I think this is going to be great fun to follow, but it’s obvious that the Post is trying to reach a different audience than their typical reader. I’d guess that most of the responses will come from the same demographic as most of the YouTube self-video posts (agency.com vids notwithstanding). Most of the submissions will find their way to YouTube sooner or later. You’ll also notice the big “washingtonpost.com” sign behind the interviewer – great way to get your Web address in viral videos.
You’ve got to hand it to the Post. They have really thought outside of the box for this one.

Thanks to Shel Holtz for bringing this to our attention!