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She Wouldn't Listen to Me
If a writer/contributor to the SD Reader publishes his/her name in print, are the names in the public domain ? I respect good and accurate reporting by anyone. Sensationalized stories with little merit do not have much to recommend them in my opinion. There are many community based stories that do not focus on drunks, homeless, worms, and seals which have much more merit. I guess one gets their stories where they can ? No one was "called out" in a previous article about a community meeting but rather a biased and ill informed article was written. There was nothing to "call out" as all the appropriate laws (Brown Act) and rules (Robert's) were followed. The sore losers apparently appealed in some respect to the stringer who slanted the reporting in their favor. "Poking" at people. This seems to be a talent that one, not myself, has demonstrated in the past. The Wasilla School of Journalism is looking for applicants.— May 6, 2010 9:18 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Is there a tape to substantiate the stringer's story ? Since these articles are merely local color and not fact checked, I do not accept the stringer's representation of what occurred. I am glad that the particular stringer has supporters but it hardly "speaks volumes" about ability. I merely pointed out the facts about Attorney or Non Attorney Kinder did not need to be published in the blog commentary. Others have been protected and defended by the Reader but apparently attorneys are fair game ? I think the National Enquirer is hiring so maybe the problem will go away. There are many documented cases of fake police officers stopping citizens and doing harm to them so requesting an ID is not unreasonable. I wonder if there is a stringer ID card in case I am ever stopped and interviewed ? Oops I don't patronize CVS or drink. Guess that gets me off the hook. Go Panther Valley, PA and Wasilla, Alaska.— May 6, 2010 7:46 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
If there is no tape of the Kinder interview and his representation of self as a "retired attorney," then we have a he said, she said situation. Was the point of the article about the drunk driving or was it an expose of a minor actor in the DUI checkpoint drama ? Weegee the famed photographer should be alive and ride side saddle with the stringers so readers could at least get some good black and white photos. It is my understanding that real news stories pass at least three fact checks for accuracy. "Increasing strong reports" from CVS parking lots and DUI checkpoints will not win any big prizes in my book. However, if this is the SD Reader Gold Standard, then so be it. I still think it is tacky to publish facts ancillary to a story for shock value. You could have left this comment out as others have been edited for some favored contributors or so it seems to me. I thought a blogger researched Cal Bar site or is "realnews" also Ms. Matteo ? Didn't we go this route with Freedom possibly being two writers (Ms. M and another) in a previous blog ? Anyone who writes real news about attorneys would already know about Cal Bar site and not need a blogger guided road map. Oh right I said "real news."— May 6, 2010 7:25 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Interesting that in other blogs names were protected for some odd editorial reason but someone does a Cal Bar search and the Reader sees fit to publish the gory details. Nice that Refried and Duhbya's real names (available in the Reader archives) were kept private while the attorney's name and record of public discipline was published. Not an even playing field, Reader.— May 6, 2010 6:56 p.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Stringers are not hired if I understand their job description. They work on speculation and sell stories to the Reader. The Reader edits the stories. I agree that the CVS parking lot beat is getting a little old. There were several lively recreation council meetings in La Jolla where the proponents of a skateboard park and the opponents clashed. I would rather stringers concentrate on community events (with accurate reporting of course) and not bore us with more drunken tales of wobblers and DUI stops. These twice told tales do, however, bolster Pacific Beach's earned reputation as the drunk-a-topia friendly section of America's Finest City. Things were much different in Panther Valley, PA.— May 6, 2010 5:46 p.m.
Bleeping On Your Knees
Is there a Viacom site in Arizona ?— May 6, 2010 3:57 p.m.
Tipping Them and Tipping Them
You can always go to Panther Valley, PA and sip some suds.— May 5, 2010 10:13 a.m.
Saks Closing Fashion Valley Store
Buffum's had a very nice tea room where I first ate a Monte Cristo sandwich. They also provided real boxes for purchases - not the cheap folding kind you get now. It may have been an "old style" store but the employees were truly knowledgeable and courteous. The Costco experience pales in comparison even though the hot dogs are good.— May 5, 2010 8:42 a.m.
Wake Up, Speak Up
The elected representative on the San Diego City Council for Kate Sessions Neighborhood Park is [email protected]. It is always helpful to contact your elected representatives in matters such as the one being discussed on this thread. The complete list of SD Council Members can be found on sannet.gov. It would have been a much better article in the SD Reader if various links to governmental contacts had been provided.— April 26, 2010 7:39 a.m.
Wake Up, Speak Up
If you object to the selective enforcement of laws at Kate Session Neighborhood Park, I suggest that you contact Chief William Landsdowne using the link provided at sannet.gov which is http://www.sandiego.gov/police/about/chief/contac…— April 26, 2010 7:34 a.m.