I had a new experience today. Someone actually responded to something from the Pirates' Log's website. This is a rare occasion...Usually we get someone discussing their beliefs in regards to an opinion piece by the one and only Don Bunce or someone sharing their memories of a professor. Today it was a little different. After the online edition was up for two days we received a reply to a news article that was written. Now, why is this strange? I was given a link to a blog. [Please note, I have nothing against blogs, I am writing on one]
I went. I read. Now, this is something that I would like to say.The Pirates' Log is always on the prowl for letters to the editor.
Rather than writing a letter to me, I was given a comment, but not even that, a link to a blog. This is important. I can't publish it in the Pirates' Log. I find this an interesting approach epically when you are sending this to a newspaper.
And if you are attempting to get your voice heard and your beliefs out then write a 250 word letter and send it to me. I give my e-mail address and there is a handy link on our website that you can easily send something to. Now, why does this bother me? Well, the reply to the article is almost attacking a reporter, saying that they were one sided. We try not to do this, especially when an article is considered new and is on the front page.So why do I want to rant? Well, I guess it is my way of replying. I am going to reply on my blog, I doubt the level of readership, but this is what the internet is for sometimes.
Rather than writing a letter to me, I was given a comment, but not even that, a link to a blog. This is important. I can't publish it in the Pirates' Log. I find this an interesting approach epically when you are sending this to a newspaper.
And if you are attempting to get your voice heard and your beliefs out then write a 250 word letter and send it to me. I give my e-mail address and there is a handy link on our website that you can easily send something to. Now, why does this bother me? Well, the reply to the article is almost attacking a reporter, saying that they were one sided. We try not to do this, especially when an article is considered new and is on the front page.So why do I want to rant? Well, I guess it is my way of replying. I am going to reply on my blog, I doubt the level of readership, but this is what the internet is for sometimes.
Right?
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