There's always an interesting conversation happening on iReport.com -- but we spotted two recent threads in particular worth noting. Some of the site's most active users are taking action. TheWarden is asking for reports on community abuse, while janmarbol is fed up with multiple postings of the same story.

We're thrilled that many of you feel passionate about iReport.com. We also want you to know that feel the same way. We are reading your stories and comments -- and we care deeply about making this site a place you'll want to come back to often.

So, let's keep talking. Please share your thoughts below.

Posted by tyson // 2 weeks ago
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Posted in: community, user_experience

Many of you come over to iReport.com hoping to upload a great story based on an iReport topic you saw on CNN.com. If you're not already a registered user, we understand that the current experience is not ideal, as you hit the registration page right away. We're working to fix that. Starting in early April, visitors coming over from a CNN.com story will be able to see more details on the topic we're asking for contributions on, as well as browse all of the great iReports that have already come in, right away. Then, we hope you'll take the time to register or sign in and add your own story.

In the meantime, when you hit that page, we'd really appreciate it if you take the time to register on the site and upload your photos, videos, and audio using our upload forms. Please don't use the small "Feedback" links you see next to the logo to send us your stories. Instead, click on that link to give us some feedback on the site itself. We'd love to hear your thoughts on site design, usability, feature requests, bug reports, and anything else you want to let us know.

Posted by klu // 1 month ago
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Posted in: user_experience, features, feedback, cnn

Is it possible to have a healthy online discussion without it deteriorating into a hate-filled shouting match? Here at iReport.com, we think the answer is yes.

Last night a heated discussion was born -- sparked by a video taken by iReporter skc of protestors being arrested in San Francisco on the 5th anniversary of the Iraq war.

The lively conversation began with concern for the protestors, and quickly evolved into discussions about the Iraq war, the terror attacks of 9/11, civil rights, civil disobedience, stability in Iraq, the economy, and the race for the White House, etc.

Why is this worth noting?

Because iReport.com is more than just a place to share your stories; it's also a place to come to discuss your stories, and share your opinions.

This is your site. So go ahead, join the conversation. There's one happening right now at iReport.com.

Posted by tyson // 1 month ago
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Posted in: community, discussion, user_experience

In the week or so since we rolled out the beta site, many of you have taken the time to send us your thoughts through the feedback links found throughout the site. We really appreciate it! Thanks to everyone who has given us some insight into how we can improve this site and make it more useful and user-friendly for everyone (and please keep it coming!).

Many of you have told us that you found the beta site engaging, visually appealing, easy to use, and that you'd even recommend it to your friends (thanks, we hope you do!). You also told us you were able to find what you were looking for easily, and that you enjoyed rating, sharing, and commenting on iReports. We're paying special attention to your feature requests. Soon, you'll be able to utilize RSS feeds, embed iReport videos into your own blogs and sites, and have the ability to edit your story after it has been submitted. If any part of your experience on the site was less than ideal today, please let us know about it so that we can fix it -- your input is invaluable to us as we keep working to get it right during the beta period.

Have some feedback for us? We welcome anything from compliments to complaints, and we read it all. Look for the Feedback link next to the iReport logo on all pages, and let us know your thoughts. We'll do our best to address your input.

Posted by klu // 2 months ago
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Posted in: beta, site, feedback, user_experience