tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post1772586761375505000..comments2023-11-13T16:30:40.096+13:00Comments on Editing the Herald: War on CrimeJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661495023149576052noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-2186141499759642122009-06-08T15:01:15.481+12:002009-06-08T15:01:15.481+12:00Riiiight. Nice blog by the way, Pete M. Great writ...Riiiight. Nice blog by the way, Pete M. Great writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-40848777427111565712009-06-08T07:43:10.132+12:002009-06-08T07:43:10.132+12:00Um, the difference is pretty obvious... I know tha...Um, the difference is pretty obvious... I know that you're posting about me and can respond accordingly and you know that you're posting about me. It's about identification not anonymity... The name anonymous describes your choice to not provide a way of us identifying your posts, not that you tell us your name, age, sex, location...<br /><br />I'm not sure how it passed you by, but 'we should just all shut the f**k up' is a statement that underpins <b>your</b> acceptance of the quality of the NZ Herald - something I'm not willing to accept. As much as it is the 'job' of the media to keep society informed, it is equally the job of others to point out when this is done in a biased or mis-informed way. <br /><br />Also, if you read James' posts on the same issue, you will understand (or maybe it will also pass you by) why 'dont't buy it' and 'don't read it' actually don't cut it when a paper has the monopolistic distribution that it has in NZ, and that it is paramount that it is held to the highest journalistic qualities so that the people are correctly informed.<br /><br />I will continue to 'waste' my short, pointless illiterate life on helping to educate the mentally underprivileged like yourself. Consider it charity or public service, I don't mind.<br /><br />That is all.Pete Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292338984328864756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-23955176834791520842009-06-08T03:06:07.891+12:002009-06-08T03:06:07.891+12:00Since when does wishing to use 'anonymous'...Since when does wishing to use 'anonymous' become 'cowardly'? What is the difference between 'Pete M' and 'Anonymous' aside from a few letters on a screen? Do tell.<br /><br />The post pointed out why there are failings, not that 'we should just all shut the f**k up'. There was no insult, no attempt at sarcasm contained in the post. <br /><br />But if you do feel so strongly, and are so incensed by the paper and my comments above, don't buy it. Don't read it. No one forces you to do so. Despite what you seem to believe, it's not your master. <br /><br />Find something else to waste your short, pointless and illiterate life on. <br /><br />Are you a YV poster who's stumbled on another website and got a bit scared and confused?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-1086760321793603452009-06-06T10:36:42.927+12:002009-06-06T10:36:42.927+12:00@Mel
Yeah, I think that might be available in the ...@Mel<br />Yeah, I think that might be available in the pay version of this site :)<br /><br />@Analrapist (anonymous coward)<br />So, right... we should just all shut the f**k up and accept it cos "it is broadsheet in form but tabloid in mentality, seeking to connect with and exploit the huge base of centre-right, pavlova paradise nimbys that populate new zealand's largest city."<br /><br />Go ahead and put a name to your dumbass comments...Pete Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292338984328864756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-22018357574026034372009-06-06T08:11:48.440+12:002009-06-06T08:11:48.440+12:00"on a wider issue, you seem to have problems ..."on a wider issue, you seem to have problems with one outlet of a rather large media industry."<br /><br />'Editing the Entire Media Industry' does seem like quite a monstrous brief for one man to take on, though.Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-9375059077280311982009-06-05T18:08:21.174+12:002009-06-05T18:08:21.174+12:00It wasn't an insult. But think what you will.It wasn't an insult. But think what you will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-86263859302872171242009-06-05T17:29:15.879+12:002009-06-05T17:29:15.879+12:00You're trying to bait me. I bet you are a cyc...You're trying to bait me. I bet you are a cyclist... Well, tough luck, your insults will have to make much more sense before I bite. <br /><br />Good luck working on your reading comprehension. English is a hard language to master...JP_Rocksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-14424677232666180462009-06-05T15:48:42.664+12:002009-06-05T15:48:42.664+12:00@JP: So it's a big world out there, and it'...@JP: So it's a big world out there, and it's easy to find another source of news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-700529429336502812009-06-05T12:24:59.903+12:002009-06-05T12:24:59.903+12:00Dear Analrapist*
Thank you for explaining WHY the...Dear Analrapist*<br /><br />Thank you for explaining WHY the Herald is a bit rubbish sometimes. These are all good points, and fair, but does that mean that we should simply accept them and move on?<br /><br />The real problem is that the Herald is the only major newspaper we have. Perhaps that is as good a reason as any to keep challenging their position? A blog like this may seem superflous if aimed at a British newspaper, since one could easily ignore it and select an alternative news source, but this is not the case for New Zealanders.<br /><br />So yes, the Herald may have a reasonable defence for being the way it is, but that does not exempt it from critique.<br /><br />*please give us some evidence to disprove this name.Bradhttp://www.myspace.com/guitarodactylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-21289945124662087852009-06-05T12:18:53.149+12:002009-06-05T12:18:53.149+12:00Anon at 11:33, I agree with pretty much everything...Anon at 11:33, I agree with pretty much everything that you said, and really dont think that your point of view is that different to Jimmy's. <br /><br />All media sources in NZ, not just the Herald, are pandering more and more to the lowest common denominator. That is what annoys and angers me. The people may be getting the newspaper they deserve, but I feel that I deserve a better one. And I think many people here feel that way too. We dont care about the Jade Goodys of this world, we dont need to know opinions clearly influenced by kickbacks from Big Pie, and we dont need fashion advice reccommending spending thousands of dollars on organic leather lampshades. And we really, really, REALLY dont need to know what the views of the Your Views faithful 'centre-right, pavlova paradise nimbys' are.JP_Rocksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-38838856170556842182009-06-05T11:33:53.441+12:002009-06-05T11:33:53.441+12:00interesting points.
james, when this blog is good...interesting points.<br /><br />james, when this blog is good it is good but certain posts (such as the peace survey) appear to begin and end with preconceptions and grudges. that's never a good way to embark upon an argument.<br /><br />on a wider issue, you seem to have problems with one outlet of a rather large media industry. indeed the new zealand herald is far from the best newspaper in the world. it does not pretend to be but, by fair means or foul and whatever your views, it is consistent in its editorial lines, its policies etc. if you expect it to be an all-conquering and sober broadsheet, look at the market it operares within: it is broadsheet in form but tabloid in mentality, seeking to connect with and exploit the huge base of centre-right, pavlova paradise nimbys that populate new zealand's largest city. <br /><br />it is a private business - it is certainly not a public service. it knows its market and it panders to it on a daily basis. the axiom 'the people get the government they deserve' can certainly be extended to cover the private media. what more can you expect?<br /><br />and it is a newspaper operated on very limited resources. indeed it has 'outsourced' the majority of its production desk - the once-senior section of a newsroom that was charged with maintaining 'standards' - and it has cut its reporting staff in half in little over five years. This is why you are seeing the mistakes and the poor headlines, and the filler articles.<br /><br />yet despite an obvious decline in standards it maintains a hefty profit. and that brings us back to a previous issue: the people get the newspaper they deserve. stop buying it if you're so incensed, and turn to other outlets. remove the politics and the crime from the herald and you get a bunch 'and finally stories', and there seems to be a wide selection of those about new zealand on guardian.co.uk.<br /><br />anonymous* <br /><br />*but not the bald guy from arrested development.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-13820770593195686262009-06-05T10:23:36.847+12:002009-06-05T10:23:36.847+12:00Ha ha ha!
James, can you somehow change it so tha...Ha ha ha!<br /><br />James, can you somehow change it so that Analrapist is the default username, instead of Anonymous?<br /><br />Yes, nice new banner as well. BTW I work for the company that does all the 'As Seen On TV' stuff, and I will do my very best to try and make sure you don't face legal action for this one. Having said that, I would have very little say in the matter.Bradhttp://www.myspace.com/guitarodactylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-45513528477717977682009-06-05T09:27:39.393+12:002009-06-05T09:27:39.393+12:00Anonymous? Or Analrapist?Anonymous? Or Analrapist?JP_Rocksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-20174709630519070182009-06-05T00:31:56.928+12:002009-06-05T00:31:56.928+12:00I can't wait until I next have a discussion wi...I can't wait until I next have a discussion with someone and, instead of giving an argument, they just say "Yes, arrogance and self awareness rarely go hand in hand."<br /><br />Funnily enough, anonymity and enlightenment rarely go hand in hand either.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661495023149576052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-60981285957304266192009-06-04T23:45:58.109+12:002009-06-04T23:45:58.109+12:00PS. Nice new banner.PS. Nice new banner.Martyburnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-84434650128329251712009-06-04T23:44:47.957+12:002009-06-04T23:44:47.957+12:00What a bitch fest.
I was going to post this as ...What a bitch fest.<br /><br /><br /><br />I was going to post this as anonymous but have decided to use my real name from now on.Martyburnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-72025239824543491292009-06-04T20:53:36.222+12:002009-06-04T20:53:36.222+12:00Yes, arrogance and self awareness rarely go hand i...Yes, arrogance and self awareness rarely go hand in hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-14465993357686447592009-06-04T20:47:44.132+12:002009-06-04T20:47:44.132+12:00Such as...?Such as...?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661495023149576052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-3397333116788772542009-06-04T19:30:09.461+12:002009-06-04T19:30:09.461+12:00"It is a great shame that more people in this..."It is a great shame that more people in this country are unable to see through our shamtastic media outlets."<br /><br />being a pedant and creating straw men arguments on a blog does not a hero make.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-42348613352893761912009-06-04T16:46:18.673+12:002009-06-04T16:46:18.673+12:00Jimmy, knowing how seriously you take your argumen...Jimmy, knowing how seriously you take your argument construction, I take your mild approval of my point with great pride. I may print out your post and put it on my fridge.<br /><br />It is a great shame that more people in this country are unable to see through our shamtastic media outlets. Which is what makes this blog so refreshing and important, helping us all to realise that, in the words of the great David Foster Wallace, that 'this is water'.JP_Rocksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-26162978249328736492009-06-04T16:37:05.344+12:002009-06-04T16:37:05.344+12:00I don't know if Garth's in the pocket of B...I don't know if Garth's in the pocket of Big Pie, but someone seems to be - that's two days in a row the top slot on the Opinion page has been blathering about Georgie Pie.Julianhttp://tiddly-pom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-55710290865332780892009-06-04T16:00:18.489+12:002009-06-04T16:00:18.489+12:00Sorry we pre-empted you to talk about Garth. To be...Sorry we pre-empted you to talk about Garth. To be fair, most of his opinions border on the criminal.<br /><br />For what it's worth I agree with you James, We're not likely to strike a perfect balance in reporting any time soon, but the media could stand to be a bit more 'responsible' when reporting crime.<br /><br />Why do people only post negative responses as Anonymous? We don't know if it's just the same one or two guys or what? Come on complainers, We don't even need a real name, just SOMETHING! Be creative. 'EditingJames' perhaps? Wait don't all use that, we'll have the same problem...Bradhttp://www.myspace.com/guitarodactylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-20868078301401536792009-06-04T15:33:19.602+12:002009-06-04T15:33:19.602+12:00But but but... what about crime?But but but... what about crime?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661495023149576052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-22296610904932261032009-06-04T14:37:53.819+12:002009-06-04T14:37:53.819+12:00I didn't say you couldn't enjoy it Samuel....I didn't say you couldn't enjoy it Samuel. Feast on!<br /><br />Can I ask, are you one of the people who apparently 'can't wait until 10:30am' to eat a cholesterol sandwich? I think if I ate one before 11am I would turn into a Gremlin or some shit.Bradhttp://www.myspace.com/guitarodactylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-65926675454332765812009-06-04T14:01:16.280+12:002009-06-04T14:01:16.280+12:00"I'm not under any false pretenses about ..."I'm not under any false pretenses about the relative health benefits of a large BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger combo. That shit will kill you eventually."<br /><br />This struck deep into my soul. My regular Wednesday evening faux-flame-grilled fix will never be the same...Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633616551506978330noreply@blogger.com