How do I post a breaking news story?

[echarcha]

Some considerations before posting the news as Breaking News,

1. Is the news story really breaking news or some editorial style content or a follow up on some older topic?
   Many times we see news on websites which is not necessarily Breaking News and so please judge for yourselves and then post in the Breaking News forum.
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2. What should be the format for the story?
   Since all breaking news is shown on the main page of the website at the very top, it is recommended to follow some standards.
   • The first line of your post should be the title of the story in Verdana font of size 5. Have a look at this story as an example.
   • You may select some appropriate eye-catching color which does not totally contrast our color scheme. Dark Green, Red, Maroon, Teal might suit the scheme.
   • All the comments you wish to add should be after this title.
   • The rest of the story should be quoted below it.
     
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3. Anything else that is important?
   All news stories should provide a source i.e. a URL so users can pursue the same at the source site if necessary. Moderators will move the story to a Moderators Only forum for stories which do not provide links.
   
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[echarcha]

Of late, many newcomers keep breaking this simple rule. Some are not newcomers but old ids in new disguise. To such folks, you might think that breaking these rules irritates me. Wrong! I will simply ban you. I enjoy banning morons.

[swami]

Please go thru this thread before you post in the breaking news section.