Stadium News 10011:: Washington Times Reporters Not Welcome

[Riz]

Please continue in here.

And I thank ye.

[CHICO13]

I'd say Washington Times reporters are welcome as long as they show some integrity and get both sides opinions.

Bah, who am I kidding? :rolleyes:

[sitruc]

Did that BS ed even really take a side?

[Lowecifer]

Anyone noticing much difference between the reportage at the two papers these days?

[La Barra Blonde]

I think we need to get the Washington Blade on our side. They, if anyone, would support a stadium full of guys running around in shorts and playing with balls. ;)

[seahawkdad]

Did that BS ed (http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bal-ed.stadium25feb25,0,756833.story) even really take a side?I don't think so. Pretty wishy-washy.

Incidentally, for those who didn't catch the editorial from the preceding thread, I linked it in the sitruc quote above. I'm pretty sure 'BS' stands for Baltimore Sun, although in this case it could also stand for bull shit.

And, of course it doesn't stand for BigSoccer, although in that case it could also stand for bull shit :D

I also went to the BS talk forums (http://talk.baltimoresun.com/) to see if there was any commentary. That place is so poorly organized that whatever comes in is probably going to get lost, but I think we should patrol it to be able to drop in our pro- arguments.

[nobletea]

I don't think so. Pretty wishy-washy.

Incidentally, for those who didn't catch the editorial from the preceding thread, I linked it in the sitruc quote above. I'm pretty sure 'BS' stands for Baltimore Sun, although in this case it could also stand for bull shit.

And, of course it doesn't stand for BigSoccer, although in that case it could also stand for bull shit :D

I also went to the BS talk forums (http://talk.baltimoresun.com/) to see if there was any commentary. That place is so poorly organized that whatever comes in is probably going to get lost, but I think we should patrol it to be able to drop in our pro- arguments.

That was a good catch, I missed it today. It was pretty resonable, if a little short on information. It's interesting to have an editorial about something which has got essentially no coverage from the Sun. I wonder if someone from newspaper A picked up the phone and called newspaper B?

I'm tempted to write in, but I think it's still best to let it slide for now unless something else comes up.

I also checked the forums and did not see anything, but it's hard to say for sure cause the subforums are just kinda guidelines, just like here, so it could turn up anywhere.

[sitruc]

I'm pretty sure 'BS' stands for Baltimore Sun, although in this case it could also stand for bull shit.

And, of course it doesn't stand for BigSoccer, although in that case it could also stand for bull shit :DSomebody gets me.

For whatever reason I forgot to link to the editorial(ctrl+v still puts that link out), so thanks.

[QS Rez]

I wrote a reply to the editorial as soon as I saw it. I have been in touch with the editor, so it may see print. I will let you know.

What I did find stunning was that I made a reference to the MSA study in my letter. The editor asked for a link to the study. They had clearly not even bothered to look at it.

I really wish I could work in a business where you were under no obligation to have any supporting facts. Just decide how you feel about something, slap together a few 'graphs, then head for the bar.

[nobletea]

I wrote a reply to the editorial as soon as I saw it. I have been in touch with the editor, so it may see print. I will let you know.

What I did find stunning was that I made a reference to the MSA study in my letter. The editor asked for a link to the study. They had clearly not even bothered to look at it.

I really wish I could work in a business where you were under no obligation to have any supporting facts. Just decide how you feel about something, slap together a few 'graphs, then head for the bar.

Well, supposedly they had to work hard for a long time under those obligations to be an "editor". Kinda like the original bloggers. It's sorta like when they say that you can't break the rules of grammar and punctuation until you've proven that you know them all.

Of course, if you just continually break the rules it becomes very easy to forget them altogether.

[monster]

That was a good catch, I missed it today. It was pretty resonable, if a little short on information. It's interesting to have an editorial about something which has got essentially no coverage from the Sun. I wonder if someone from newspaper A picked up the phone and called newspaper B?

I'm tempted to write in, but I think it's still best to let it slide for now unless something else comes up.

I also checked the forums and did not see anything, but it's hard to say for sure cause the subforums are just kinda guidelines, just like here, so it could turn up anywhere.
The Sun and Post have an editorial sharing arrangement so it may have developed out of that.

[beltwayrob]

I think we need to get the Washington Blade on our side. They, if anyone, would support a stadium full of guys running around in shorts and playing with balls. ;)

I'll write a letter to the Editor of the Blade. Yes, many readers of the Blade do enjoy guys running around in shorts. :D

[seahawkdad]

I also wish that the Baltimore Sun editorial page editors had checked with the Stadium Authority to see how this mid-sized well located stadium and concert venue fits into their revenue generation plans.

[CHICO13]

How much you want to bet all kinds of state and county officials and business leaders are invited to the 'Welcome Home' luncheon at Harbor Place?

[QPR Kevin H]

Anyone noticing much difference between the reportage at the two papers these days?

Good call, unfortunately :(

[seahawkdad]

Nice avatar. Very nice.

The team ought to contact you for its use.

[Bootsy Collins]

Ok, I shouldn't have used the word contradiction, I should have used the term out of context. Or shoddy journalism, take your pick.

It's definitely poor story construction; but I've come to expect no less from the local bird cage liners. Hell, it's not uncommon to see the Post and the Times making its/it's, there/their/they're, and to/too mistakes. I'm still waiting on the sports article referring to one side as "the looser."

[CrimsonChin00]

Cant we all just get along.:rolleyes:

[Riz]

Cant we all just get along.:rolleyes:
It's called discussion.

It's what this forum is for. ;)

[Houseoftomorrow]

I'm sure this has been posted, but I saw it in the News and Analysis section.

http://www.behindthebadge.com/2009/02/dc-united-stadium-proposal-faq.php