Comments on: Say what? An open discussion of anonymous online comments

By: Mick Sheldon

Mick Sheldon — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:26:31 +0000

I would like to think there was a mis understanding Sharon .

By: Sharon O'Hara

Sharon O'Hara — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:37:48 +0000

Wow Mick. I think Angela always treated us (bloggers) with ‘Manners and respect’…not the person you are describing.

She once pulled one of my blog posts and I explained my point..but there it was, a pulled post. We can’t take it personally.
Is it possible there is a misunderstanding somewhere?
Best… Sharon

By: Mick Sheldon

Mick Sheldon — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:01:56 +0000

One of things i like about Facebook from commenting a few times on Lary Copolla’s page is the ability the software has to stop the ability of having posts seen from those who perhaps get a bit too personal and vindictive . Lary likes to throw topics ut there and his diverse friends make comments . Lary has friends from all perspectives on his page .
But with the ability for me personally not to read the post of a specfic poster on facebook , it allows that poster his First Amendment Right to insult my faith , orienation , race , creed and of course political views . Its like your in box you can your email page that allows you not to receive certain emails from certain advertisers or whatever . Thus my ability to share with people who will share an opinion without denigration is enhanced , and I don’t become like what I detest myself . Sometimes we fire back . Then you become just what your against . Just tried again to enter in some conversations on the Sun , love the ability to read more about the topic . Its a shame its such a cess pool . The cess pool comes from all of us unless you have a really thick skin .

Hope Angela well , I believe she moderated by her personal views of what is correct or not politically. Manners and respect should be non partsian . I still can’t believe what she wrote to me , and then never followed up . I was being stalked on my Facebook page because I use my real name . The person who was doing this finally left the blog , and had all his comments removed somehow . He was embarrassed I assumed .

If someone is called a bigot for supporting traditional marriage or if you mocked for being perverted if you support it in my way of thinking is equally out of bounds . Am I so old fashioned ?
Not so with Angela . Or perhaps she has too many other jobs and she just could not handle it .

By: Sharon O'Hara

Sharon O'Hara — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:08:03 +0000

David – will the new editor fill all the same duties Angela did?

Thanks for the update and congratulations on the Sun reporters investigative and winning articles in the recent journalistic awards.
Thank you.

By: Registered Voter

Registered Voter — Mon, 23 May 2011 22:53:50 +0000

I have thread notification because I probably wouldn’t check back without a lingering nudge somewhere in my inbox. In any case, I’m all for a new one on the topic.

Appreciate the freelance clarification, David: the facts were different after coming down the pike. Thanks for popping in, and look forward to your reply.

By: Colleen Smidt

Colleen Smidt — Mon, 23 May 2011 22:07:00 +0000

P.S. just because I do not use the email follow up notification, does not mean I don’t folow up. It just means I already get so many emails I ignore, what is the point of a signing up for a notification I am most likely going to ignore in that moment because I already know that I am going to get around to checking for new posts later on my own time when I am in the mood for it anyways.

By: Colleen Smidt

Colleen Smidt — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:59:45 +0000

Thanks for the response David!

By: David Nelson

David Nelson — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:30:05 +0000

Thanks for getting that little thread started again, guys. I’m glad Robin shared Joe Howry’s piece with you as well. I was out of the office Friday and away all weekend, so I’m just catching up now — not ignoring your questions.

You mind if I start a new thread about this instead of just continuing on below? I bet we catch a few more eyeballs that way, since just few of you have an email alert set for these responses.

One quick answer on RV’s last post: Just one staff person changed to freelance status recently, that was Angela Dice. It was completely her decision as a career step, not a budget cut of any sort, and we have replaced her with another editor. Just wanted to clarify that.

By: Registered Voter

Registered Voter — Sat, 21 May 2011 05:58:31 +0000

Sharon, I think we all agree regarding our individual options. The thrust of the issue is whether or not Kitsap Sun is happy with or can survive the results. The wordy redundancy isn’t as bothersome as the attacks and vitriol because at least individuals are trying to communicate in the former instance.

Colleen, some of us can and do bypass the trainwrecks, but many don’t and news outlets thrive as a result. I’m thinking the KS reporters might love your premise that they’d potentially become millionaires on the basis of traffic, but that’s not how they’re paid.

By: SharonOHara

SharonOHara — Fri, 20 May 2011 23:16:39 +0000

I think if journalists write because they MUST and follow their passion they’ll make money. How they invest it to millionaire status is another thing. In my opinion-not to be contrary!