The Citizens reports on behalf of the people and we want to hear from you!

What stories are we interested in?

We want to hear all about your experiences, frustrations, fears and fascinations about social technologies. From AI ethics to online harassment, from data privacy to deepfakes.

Do you feel like you are constantly seeing misinformation in your social media feeds? Do you wonder if your phone is listening to you? Are you worried about your children viewing harmful content? Perhaps you would prefer to tell us all of the positive and surprising ways that owning a smartphone has changed your life.

By collecting your stories we can build a true picture of today's real life online.

Send your story to info@the-citizens.com

How we use your information

• Your email will only be accessed by journalists working for The Citizens.
• We may feature your story in our Public Hearing series, or use it to inform our wider reporting. However we use it, we will always contact you first to seek your consent.
• If your story is published on our website, blog or newsletter, we may also include it our social media posts.
• We will always ask how you would like to be identified prior to publication. We prefer to know your first name for our own correspondence with you, but it is fine to request for your submission to be anonymous.

Some points to remember before sending your story

We want to include as many voices and diverse experiences in our Public Hearing series. Help us to include yours by ensuring the following:

• If you are sending a video recording of yourself in a public place, ensure that no other people can be identified in the background.
• Ensure you have the permission of everyone included in any video or audio clip that you share. If you record yourself chatting with a friend, make sure your friend agrees and understands that the clip could be published online.
• You may only submit a photograph or video of, or created by, a child if you are the parent or guardian of that child, or you have the permission of the parent or guardian.
• We will not publish or engage with any messages that include hateful or harmful language or actions.
• Resist naming specific brands or individuals in your stories, and never include any direct defamatory comments towards individuals, organisations, communities or social groups.