I think we need to discuss how quincynews.org decided to go ahead say Obama was coming in today, however, they are not saying where they got their information from.
If you ask me, how can you be a trusted news provider if you don't release your source or report unconfirmed news. Simply saying your group has confirmed does not validate a "trusted" news story.
If the QHW, KHQA, WGEM, and other media outlets WON'T POST THE STORY, because they can't confirm...should quincynews...?
I don't call that responsible journalism.
there is my two cents! Congrats on the hits yesterday.
The Whig waits until they get an absolutely true confirmed source. If the Whig would post something without a source, and it turned out to be completely false, the bloggers would also slam the paper for posting the wrong things. The paper can't win in this small blog world.
Competition, you mean. It's not a bitch; it's good for everyone. I think QNO has its sign, "QNO original" or something like that on their stories. Which is good, too.
I heard all kinds of stuff about this on Friday. Some guys from the city told me yeah, he was coming, but another guy said maybe, and another guy said maybe on Sunday. So it was all kinds of rumors flying around. Throwing that up on a news website is dumb. The only smart thing is saying that some people told you that, and not that it IS happening. That way you have an out if you turn out wrong.
Ken Cantrell, the city's director of administrative services, is a practical man. When asked Friday if Quincyans would be wise to start turning their taps and setting aside some fresh water in the event of a worst-case scenario, he replied: "I would."
He added: "I'm not trying to scare anyone. But if, for some reason, we go down, we're certainly going to start rationing water. So if they can stockpile some water, it would be a smart thing to do."
Monday June 16th
Mayor John Spring said he believes Quincy's water filtration plant is as protected as it can be from the threat of rising floodwater.
"At the present time I feel very good about our ability to keep the water flowing," he said this morning.
Happy Friday. Quit being a stranger danger.
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ReplyDeleteLeast I go out more than once a month !
Oh whatever. I'm a homebody. And I'm getting old. I'm going out tonight, though. See you?
ReplyDeleteI think we need to discuss how quincynews.org decided to go ahead say Obama was coming in today, however, they are not saying where they got their information from.
ReplyDeleteIf you ask me, how can you be a trusted news provider if you don't release your source or report unconfirmed news. Simply saying your group has confirmed does not validate a "trusted" news story.
If the QHW, KHQA, WGEM, and other media outlets WON'T POST THE STORY, because they can't confirm...should quincynews...?
I don't call that responsible journalism.
there is my two cents! Congrats on the hits yesterday.
Anon 10:48
ReplyDeleteSince you are so worried about "trusted news provider" and "responsible journalism"
What is your take on the QHW editorial as plagiarism?
Yes or No.
Q Pundit ran this for 50+ days and not one person defended the Whig.
Is not plagiarism one of the top sins of responsible journalism?
Well, I probably did not check that site because this is my first day on any blog site of any kind....
ReplyDeleteAnd what makes you think I would defend the Herald-Whig. I trust their writing, their staff, the advertisements and the product they put out.
If there is a question of plagiarism then the federal government should get involved...not a group of people on the Internet.
They have been doing this for over 100 years for this community, what has Q Pundit done...? Anything?
Enough said, I am going to go sandbag and do my part for the community
PEACE
That was not Yes or No.
ReplyDeleteObama at 2 pm at the OLC
ReplyDeleteAnon sit & spin BITCH
No, I don't believe the QHW plagiarises!
ReplyDeleteNow, go do something useful for your community and sandbag.
Well Well Well
ReplyDeleteLooks like the Whig can't use their "First reported on Whig.com" on this event.
Chalk one up for Quincynews.org !
The Whig waits until they get an absolutely true confirmed source. If the Whig would post something without a source, and it turned out to be completely false, the bloggers would also slam the paper for posting the wrong things. The paper can't win in this small blog world.
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ReplyDeleteI think the Whig started this race with the little "First reported on Whig.com"
Also with the footer ads stating several stories that were reported First on Whig.com.
Checking the QNO site, they currently have no such jabs like that.
It's a bitch when compatition shows up, huh?
Competition, you mean.
ReplyDeleteIt's not a bitch; it's good for everyone. I think QNO has its sign, "QNO original" or something like that on their stories. Which is good, too.
Obama was in town today, right?
ReplyDeleteNot a good thing when the press is in bed with the government and keeps secrets.
I heard all kinds of stuff about this on Friday. Some guys from the city told me yeah, he was coming, but another guy said maybe, and another guy said maybe on Sunday. So it was all kinds of rumors flying around. Throwing that up on a news website is dumb. The only smart thing is saying that some people told you that, and not that it IS happening. That way you have an out if you turn out wrong.
ReplyDeleteObama was in town on Saturday, right?
ReplyDeleteGreat Lakes pulled out of Quincy, right?
ReplyDeleteYes, Obama was in Quincy. No, Great Lakes didn't pull out of Quincy.
ReplyDeleteOne thing is for sure, nobody is as perfect as us anons!
Same Difference.
ReplyDeleteSunday June 15th.
Ken Cantrell, the city's director of administrative services, is a practical man. When asked Friday if Quincyans would be wise to start turning their taps and setting aside some fresh water in the event of a worst-case scenario, he replied: "I would."
He added: "I'm not trying to scare anyone. But if, for some reason, we go down, we're certainly going to start rationing water. So if they can stockpile some water, it would be a smart thing to do."
Monday June 16th
Mayor John Spring said he believes Quincy's water filtration plant is as protected as it can be from the threat of rising floodwater.
"At the present time I feel very good about our ability to keep the water flowing," he said this morning.
Same Media Outlet - 24 hr change.
cantrell is a reis dick
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