CNN 'Tubes debate

This is the kind of conversation made for social media. It's the town square - not on steroids, but electrons.

It's this kind of interaction that will allow both users and the MSM to flourish.

Done smartly, there can be a true exchange of ideas.

Done badly, it's democracy as ruled by "American Idol."

CNN's Anderson Cooper will host: "I'm going to host it but basically it's going to be your questions and your YouTube videos," he said.