The Huffington Post, the news source that keeps getting more social is now looking to its Twitter followers to help write better headlines. Announced earlier yesterday via the microblogging site, would-be journalists can help prevent the publication of bad headlines.

First tweeted by New York University journalism professor Jay Rosen, the idea is based on The Hourly Press’ News about News as an example of an entirely Twitter aggregated publication. The idea, while somewhat complex boils down to the fact that The Hourly Press is powered by attention and relies on organic networking activity rather than direct action such as a ‘like’ or ‘digg’.

Using the hashtag #headlinehelp, visitors will be able to click on a link to an article and help write an appropriate headline that fits the story. Through social byproduct, the best headline will filter through to editors.

The Huffington Post made its first attempt at using the hashtag late yesterday asking participants to replace the headline, “No, YOU Lie,” regarding a story about Rep. Joe Wilson’s interjectory fireworks during President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress.

Hashtags are not perfect aggregators by any means, as previous use of them has seen contests hijacked and critical messaging spoiled. With Huffington Post’s reputation, they surely have gained some followers who may wish to use this idea in a negative way for the company.