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Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Frustrated Bloggers

While WMDT, 47 News has created a fantastic opportunity for local Bloggers to express their opinion by promoting them on their very own Website, (not forgetting the commercials they're airing on television) some Bloggers are upset with the end result.

Bill Duvall clearly became upset because Salisbury News was the first to get on board. Respectfully, WMDT removed Bill from participating for good. Then there's the Anti Albero Bloggers who desperately wanted to be included but were denied because of their one and only intent and content, ME.

The idea, (IMO) is to create another opportunity to share with the Internet Community news WMDT might not be able to produce for numerous reasons. Should someone call them and ask why they didn't touch on a particular topic, WMDT can easily explain that it was available on their Blog Link, similar to The Daily Times.

However, the content should be about news and information. The Blogs can deliver instant notices and if they're anything like Salisbury News, they'll produce it all day long.

Then there's the comment portion. Citizens can participate how they feel about each topic, which can't be done on television. Sure, they can interview people but the people watching can't express their own opinion like they can on the Blogs and people can also do so anonymously, should they fear the retaliation of let's say, Barrie Tilghman.

This Blogger isn't at all frustrated because I personally believe this is a great way to gain more exposure and considering each day, every day, we're reaching record days and I want to personally thank WMDT for the opportunity. The Pocomoke Tattler did just that HERE.

Don't forget to pop onto WMDT's BLOG Link and show your support to an organization that is open minded and willing to take the risks. You know the Mayor and others are ticked off at them and quite frankly I've even seen myself that they haven't been invited to certain events or been given the heads up. Welcome to the Dark Side WMDT!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Does WMDT see these? If so, that new weather chick is HOT! But they don't have her Bio on their site yet.

Anonymous said...

KEEP ON BLOGGING!

BossHogg said...

Dear Joe & SBY News readers:

I would like to personally thank the people at WMDT for adding the Pocomoke Tattler to its lists of blogs and flowing our stories through UN-EDITED!

Additionally I would like to Thank Joe Albero of SBY news for suggesting that the Pocomoke Tattler be included on the blog listings.

There are a number of blogs and people who have jumped onto some sort of Anti-Joe Albero bandwagon because of his reporting style.

I have met Joe and spoken with him on the phone a number of times and let me tell you this, he IS a reasonable man.

I don't agree with him on everything and we disagree on a few major political issues but one thing we do agree on... is...

People in America feel like they have lost the right to disagree.

So if you have a problem with Joe Albero why don't you pick up the phone and talk to him?

Why not send a comment or e-mail USING YOUR REAL NAME?

Is it proper to say that a lot of the Anti-Albero people are there are a bunch of pussies who are afraid to say who they are and throw stones under a screen name.

If you want the mans respect, tell him you think he is wrong, tell him why & tell him who you are... (just don't invade his private property without invitation like Wayne did)

What happened to the old friends who meet in the coffee shop every day, argue about politics, then go fishing together on Saturday & are on their knees praising the Lord together on Sunday?

The left wing press has taught us that anyone who does not agree with 100% of our / their political views are demons and the enemy...

Heck if you argue about something like abortion (I am pro-life btw) in a public venue, you could be labeled as a terrorist.

Heaven forbid that a citizen in Pocomoke City questions the Boss Hogg form of politics in a public arena, yet all but a few will slap my back and agree in private.

WMDT is taking a big step forward to go backwards and support grassroots bloggers exercising freedom of the press.

Are they making money by redistributing out content with permission?

I certainly hope so, they are a business not a charity and I would encourage our readers to show their support by patronizing their local sponsors and if you saw them by reading something on ours or any blog site tell them....

As a small business owner I truly appreciate being told by a customer which advertising venue attracted their business.

Thanks WMDT, SBY News and most important all of those who read and can agree to disagree as civilized American citizens.

Sincerely,

Billy Burke, A.K.A. Boss Hogg
Publisher
Pocomoke Tattler