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OhmyNews accepts news stories and pays $2 if your story is published without a section, $10 if published in the top section, or $20 if published on the main page. Minimum payout is $15.

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	Q1: How do I get started as a citizen reporter?
	In order to keep track of your articles, page views and Cybercash, OhmyNews requires that you register with us. After you click here, you'll be asked for some basic information about yourself. Please fill out all the fields with your current information. After you've submitted your information, your application will be reviewed by an OhmyNews editor (this process could take up to 24 hours.) After you've been approved as a citizen reporter, you'll be able to login to your Reporter's Desk from our main page, and submit stories from there, in addition to chatting with other citizen reporters and reading announcements and suggested story ideas from the editors.
	Q2.When writing for OhmyNews, what principles should we keep in mind?
	Since the very start of OhmyNews back in February 2000, all citizen reporters have been required to abide by a strict Code of Ethics. They are as follows: OhmyNews 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 profit. 7. The citizen reporter does not exaggerate or distort facts on behalf of himself or any organization to which he belongs. 8. The citizen reporter apologizes fully and promptly for coverage that is wrong or otherwise inappropriate. OhmyNews Citizen Reporter's Agreement 1. I recognize the editorial authority of OhmyNews' in-house editing staff. 2. I will share all information about each of my articles with the OhmyNews editing staff. 3. I will not produce name cards stating that I am a citizen reporter of OhmyNews. 4. When an article I submit has or will be simultaneously submitted in another medium, I will clearly state this fact to the editorial staff. 5. I will accurately reveal the sources of all quotations of text. 6. Citizen reporters who work in the field of public relations or marketing will disclose this fact to their readers. 7. Legal responsibility for acts of plagiarism or unauthorized use of material lies entirely with the citizen reporter. 8. Legal responsibility for defamation in articles lie entirely with the citizen reporter.