Comments on: Try to make sense of this decision http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:19:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 by: BDP http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-34184 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:17:54 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-34184 Layoff the movie critic? And then what? Where will the N&O staff get their hands on pre-released blockbuster movies to take home and watch? McClatchy can't have employees who've been accustomed to the righ...uh...privilege of advanced screening of movies suddenly have that taken away; it's like pulling the needle out of an addict's arm before the syringe pushes the sweet release of Hollywood's entertainment into their bloodstream. Can you imagine? "What'd you mean Craig is gone?! How am I suppose to watch Iron Man 2 in the comfort of my own home theater system with 'D. Linz' gone?" It'd be shear pandemonium. Layoff the movie critic? And then what? Where will the N&O staff get their hands on pre-released blockbuster movies to take home and watch? McClatchy can’t have employees who’ve been accustomed to the righ…uh…privilege of advanced screening of movies suddenly have that taken away; it’s like pulling the needle out of an addict’s arm before the syringe pushes the sweet release of Hollywood’s entertainment into their bloodstream. Can you imagine?

“What’d you mean Craig is gone?! How am I suppose to watch Iron Man 2 in the comfort of my own home theater system with ‘D. Linz’ gone?”

It’d be shear pandemonium.

]]> by: Locomotive Breath http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-34068 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:30:13 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-34068 Linda Williams with aforethought, if not malice aforethought, withheld news from the public that would have completely changed the character of one of the biggest stories to hit in the last decade. She has admitted as much in public. Never mind the layoffs of today, that SHOULD HAVE BEEN a fireable offense four years ago. The fact that it wasn't says she's being protected for some reason. I'll leave you to speculate on that reason. Linda Williams with aforethought, if not malice aforethought, withheld news from the public that would have completely changed the character of one of the biggest stories to hit in the last decade. She has admitted as much in public. Never mind the layoffs of today, that SHOULD HAVE BEEN a fireable offense four years ago. The fact that it wasn’t says she’s being protected for some reason. I’ll leave you to speculate on that reason.

]]> by: NotThatImportant http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33984 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:14:52 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33984 I'm sure anything I write will be taken as defending the N&O. I offer no excuse for them and, frankly, I'm not sure I agree with the decision (full disclosure -- the subject of this note and his spouse, who actually worked for the N&O years ago, were/are personal friends). However, the comments GD posted were mostly about the individual's accomplishments as an investigative reporter. I'm not certain I've seen a byline on an investigative piece by this gentleman in quite some time (tho admittedly, I haven't checked the archive). I'm not sure this move will leave less investigative reporters on the beat. As far as Crizzle and Menconi are concerned, I believe they remain on the staff for the reason Arena cited -- readers like their work. I could offer that one is minority while the other isn't as evidence that race doesn't matter but I think the reality is that bone is now being cut. Quotas or not, there is likely little, if any, dead wood left. You can argue all you want about anybody else (including Linda Williams who I personally disagree with on many subjects) but the fact that you don't agree with someone doesn't mean they're not productive. I’m sure anything I write will be taken as defending the N&O. I offer no excuse for them and, frankly, I’m not sure I agree with the decision (full disclosure — the subject of this note and his spouse, who actually worked for the N&O years ago, were/are personal friends). However, the comments GD posted were mostly about the individual’s accomplishments as an investigative reporter. I’m not certain I’ve seen a byline on an investigative piece by this gentleman in quite some time (tho admittedly, I haven’t checked the archive). I’m not sure this move will leave less investigative reporters on the beat.

As far as Crizzle and Menconi are concerned, I believe they remain on the staff for the reason Arena cited — readers like their work. I could offer that one is minority while the other isn’t as evidence that race doesn’t matter but I think the reality is that bone is now being cut. Quotas or not, there is likely little, if any, dead wood left. You can argue all you want about anybody else (including Linda Williams who I personally disagree with on many subjects) but the fact that you don’t agree with someone doesn’t mean they’re not productive.

]]> by: RLR http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33964 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:24:34 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33964 There are only two reasons I keep my N&O subscription: 1. They keep an eye on local & state governments. 2. The morning paper gives Mrs. RLR something to read over coffee. If the N&O really wishes to abandon #1, it's likely #2 will change as well. There are only two reasons I keep my N&O subscription:

1. They keep an eye on local & state governments.

2. The morning paper gives Mrs. RLR something to read over coffee.

If the N&O really wishes to abandon #1, it’s likely #2 will change as well.

]]> by: InTheArena http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33937 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:29:17 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33937 et tu the same Linda Williams that besmirched (well, attempted anyway) the good name of said G.D.? As for ol' Uncle Grizzle, I like the dude. As to being "astonished" at this decision, I find it consistent with prior decisions. My guess is that "he" failed to remain in lock-step with the political machine that is the McClatchy Corporation. Same Corporation that sends forth its minions to demean and denounce the Supreme Court's recent ruling on Corporate influence in the political arena. A hypocrisy compounded only by the condescension of the N&O that its readers would be unaware of this fact. et tu the same Linda Williams that besmirched (well, attempted anyway) the good name of said G.D.?

As for ol’ Uncle Grizzle, I like the dude.

As to being “astonished” at this decision, I find it consistent with prior decisions. My guess is that “he” failed to remain in lock-step with the political machine that is the McClatchy Corporation. Same Corporation that sends forth its minions to demean and denounce the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Corporate influence in the political arena. A hypocrisy compounded only by the condescension of the N&O that its readers would be unaware of this fact.

]]> by: Locomotive Breath http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33925 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:31:51 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33925 Is Linda Williams still there? You know, the editor who early on spiked a key element of Crystal Mangum's story that would have cast doubt on her "sisterhood" with the other stripper? Is Linda Williams still there? You know, the editor who early on spiked a key element of Crystal Mangum’s story that would have cast doubt on her “sisterhood” with the other stripper?

]]> by: Then he http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33892 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:43:25 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33892 ... and they have those people who try various cosmetics and tell us what they think. … and they have those people who try various cosmetics and tell us what they think.

]]> by: Jim http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33889 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:11:17 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33889 Would said movie reviewer happen to be a minority, by chance? Would said movie reviewer happen to be a minority, by chance?

]]> by: State fan http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33868 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:12:03 +0000 http://gearino.com/index.php/2010/02/01/try-to-make-sense-of-this-decision/#comment-33868 ... and a music critic? … and a music critic?

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