Updated Nov. 13, 2011

You've been reading Suwanee Patch for quite some time now, and it shows. Thousands of you are regularly reading all types of news, sports, business, crime and other types of stories, and graphics.

It confirms that news has a different form in the 21st century. It's real-time, interactive and intensely local.

Now we need more from you -- your comments.

It's easy. You don't have to sit down with a pen and paper, and you don't even need a printer. You just need to write something in the Comments area after each story, and also in the activity stream.

It can be productive. Our recent story about hazardous traffic areas on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwanee generated many excellent and informative comments from residents.

And our recent election coverage, including the Cover It Live real-time blogging, added to the information.

You are part of the news now, and we need that type of input on everything. You will add to the conversation and perhaps make some new friends.

So after reading a story, let us know what you think.

Thanks for commenting!