@ShadySue, I never said we sold photos to the BBC. We sell content that includes photos, but also  copy, audio and video. You won't find any of our content by doing a 'NoozDesk' '{broadcaster name}' search, We don't operate that way.

We are a brokerage platform - mainly a server. Think of it as a warehouse of privately owned news content that can be accessed by registered broadcasters.

Remember, the IP is owned by the content provider; as we work with citizen journalists in sensitive parts of the world; not least, Syria and the US and - recently, Albania - we have to be very careful about giving people details of our sources.

Not everyone can submit content to NoozDesk. We verify ALL of our citizen journalists, so broadcasters can have some peace of mind. However, we have to strike a balance between security and accountability.

Just to sum up: We are not like citizen journalism websites you have seen in the past. Our business model is something very different and has had two-years in research development.

What makes a good citizen journalism website? I believe its one where the CJs are offered a very good price for the content and opportunities for the widest possible audience. That's why I stated NoozDesk.com

NoozDesk - For the new generation of citizen journalists

NoozDesk doesn't broadcast your content. We sell it to established global news outlets like the BBC and Russia Today. Because we don't broadcast, we are seen as a resource for broadcasters - not a threat, so we have good working relationships with them. Because we get a good price and exposure for citizen journalists, we get the best citizen journalists in world. 

We believe NoozDesk is the way forward for citizen journalism and the future of news gathering and broadcasting. We think you will, too. If you don't, feel free to say how we can improve.

Gari Sullivan