tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post2903569580781894376..comments2023-10-24T01:17:35.297-07:00Comments on Etaoin Shrdlu: ModerateHowardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08379598516764590842noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-30705663901671138992008-09-18T10:58:00.000-07:002008-09-18T10:58:00.000-07:00Howard, I will take responsibility for the Taku co...Howard, I will take responsibility for the Taku comment. The criticism still stands. When will management realize it's demoralizing to exhort the troops to be nice ("no pessimism") in the face of job loss, salary cuts and demands from the glass offices that have to do with yearly bonuses and not good business or journalism. Get real, sweetie. This remark is on topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-74236423210580590572008-09-09T14:59:00.000-07:002008-09-09T14:59:00.000-07:00Howard, that's funny. Shortly after you posted thi...Howard, that's funny. Shortly after you posted this, the comments returned on the stories about the sheriff....interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-30662936137521185572008-09-08T22:11:00.000-07:002008-09-08T22:11:00.000-07:00Dorothy has brought up an interesting point. We (a...Dorothy has brought up an interesting point. We (at The (Raleigh) News & Observer published a story on Sunday about a local county sheriff who ruffled some feathers by making some outspoken comments about latino's and the hard line he is taking against them. He was pretty blunt and to the point. After a backlash from local latino community leaders he issued an apology for some of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-64913113567787995642008-09-06T10:56:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:56:00.000-07:00I'm honestly not trying to stifle criticism or pro...I'm honestly not trying to stifle criticism or protect myself by moderating comments. (I've been yelled at by senators and governors and lawyers long enough to take it). What I'm trying to do is optimize this blog for the majority of its readers by keeping us within some bounds. I'll try to do that appropriately and will continue to listen to your advice.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379598516764590842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-56528722532240717962008-09-06T10:22:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:22:00.000-07:00It probably has been bad enough to merit this deci...It probably has been bad enough to merit this decision. But I am glad anonymous comments were allowed for a time, because it opened my eyes to some things I never would have believed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-63133240167423039212008-09-06T10:15:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:15:00.000-07:00I'll shut up now.....I was more than shocked to se...I'll shut up now.....I was more than shocked to see you posted the above comment Howard. I will apologize for the egotistical windbag comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-70732551235708667662008-09-05T23:31:00.000-07:002008-09-05T23:31:00.000-07:00I'll take dorothy's comment a step further. So, Ho...I'll take dorothy's comment a step further. So, Howard, you disagree with a post, and squash it...what the hell happened to free speech and our treasured first amendment? You don't wanna hear something or let others hear it and you edit it. I know this post won't see the light of day BUT you'll read this and KNOW you've gone down the wrong road. I would think responses to your little blog will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-6242018162901272532008-09-05T19:27:00.000-07:002008-09-05T19:27:00.000-07:00Hello Howard -- I think you've reached a logical c...Hello Howard -- I think you've reached a logical conclusion here. But I'd ask you to consider how much greater the damage is done by allowing cruel, crude and libelous statements to appear under our online stories. It's bad enough that the online comments attack the bylined journalists by name as lying, rumor-mongering psychopaths --and worse. But the downright racist and sexist slurs against theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-84927925545745016492008-09-05T18:34:00.000-07:002008-09-05T18:34:00.000-07:00Is this even allowed?Is this even allowed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-46208702350234697322008-09-05T17:35:00.000-07:002008-09-05T17:35:00.000-07:00I'm tired of the McClatchy haters myself. But Howa...I'm tired of the McClatchy haters myself. But Howard, you still haven't yet denied the pedicure rumor. Until then, I'm going to go with that as your reason for moderating the comments. <BR/><BR/>-- Crinkle FriesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-73836758852499343422008-09-05T15:42:00.000-07:002008-09-05T15:42:00.000-07:00Also: trustyworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, cour...Also: trustyworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.<BR/><BR/>And I have the merit badges to prove it.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379598516764590842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-22904390036342756782008-09-05T14:52:00.000-07:002008-09-05T14:52:00.000-07:00Howard Weaver is the kindest, bravest, warmest, mo...Howard Weaver is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-43139284548374336812008-09-05T13:41:00.000-07:002008-09-05T13:41:00.000-07:00It was the pedicure comment wasn't it? 8)It was the pedicure comment wasn't it? 8)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-18263886654289919412008-09-05T13:37:00.000-07:002008-09-05T13:37:00.000-07:00Anon 1211: So do, some don't. The software is impr...Anon 1211: So do, some don't. The software is improving and so is our capacity for moderating. I don't think there's a one-size-fits all answer yet.<BR/><BR/>Anon 1222: Sarcasm noted.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379598516764590842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-84069759091612257552008-09-05T12:22:00.000-07:002008-09-05T12:22:00.000-07:00Yes. Howard. You are the greatest. XXOOYes. Howard. You are the greatest.<BR/> XXOOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-80764046364305860282008-09-05T12:11:00.000-07:002008-09-05T12:11:00.000-07:00Often at newspaper sites, unmoderated community co...Often at newspaper sites, unmoderated community conversation often sees a similar pattern of degeneration over time. Do you think MNI papers should make a similar move on their sites to moderate comments?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3039863.post-11212643684244373462008-09-05T10:53:00.000-07:002008-09-05T10:53:00.000-07:00A wise move, thanks!A wise move, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com