tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post3595941542420335432..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Blogger Al Crespo is Stinkin' Mad at a Miami Herald Reporter. By GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-42545883717746796732014-12-14T12:48:24.497-05:002014-12-14T12:48:24.497-05:00The main stream news media such as the Miami Heral...The main stream news media such as the Miami Herald will soon be history. They just do not want to admit it. Instead of treating others with respect, they display arrogance. Gone are the days of a media that people looked to for honesty and integrity. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281064467198076779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-28739209150451584472014-12-14T12:14:18.408-05:002014-12-14T12:14:18.408-05:00That is a very naive view. People who are familia...That is a very naive view. People who are familiar with knowledge and information discovery knows that they come from all kinds of sources, both expected like EOM, and a bunch from unexpected sources. Maybe that is why they can't find all these stories waiting to be discovered. They are looking in the wrong places.<br /><br />Years ago we were a two newspaper town. For the body politic Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-43584759911779346962014-12-14T06:56:56.699-05:002014-12-14T06:56:56.699-05:00Reports at major papers have always thought of the...Reports at major papers have always thought of themselves as the "chosen elite" they got into a major daily. They are often jerks and even jerks to their families. They got "selected." To admit that their journalistic sources are internet bloggers with no training just undermines journalists reputation and prestige. While this has always been true, never before have "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-61814792913899929812014-12-13T16:46:54.805-05:002014-12-13T16:46:54.805-05:00What they don't get is that it would actually ...What they don't get is that it would actually give their story and THEIR reputation a boost to acknowledge the bloggers. A good part of Herald readers, read the blogs and therefore know where the stories originate. This is especially true of younger readers. It just makes the Herald, et al, look petty.Skip Van Celhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886122896015777418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-31844789220525682592014-12-13T15:32:29.767-05:002014-12-13T15:32:29.767-05:00Law Enforcement also get information from EOM. Its...Law Enforcement also get information from EOM. Its a leading blog coming from the bloggers. The comments given on this blog help us solve crimes and corruption.<br />Genius you are a valued member of this community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-41382164906505330072014-12-13T14:34:58.404-05:002014-12-13T14:34:58.404-05:00The Herald's story had slightly different numb...The Herald's story had slightly different numbers than Crespo's, but more importantly, a neutral stance. Crespo clearly felt that the city was being ripped off, having spent $3 million to remove the asbestos and renovate this historic (and attractive) building, only to have it sold for high-rise redevelopment to businessmen he insists are pals of Com. Sarnoff. The Herald did not suggest Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-72273529320071128862014-12-13T13:06:19.166-05:002014-12-13T13:06:19.166-05:00It seems to be a simple thing. All you have to sa...It seems to be a simple thing. All you have to say is "so and so investigated such and such and found xy and z.". Or such and such reported in 'name of blog or publication' that this happened. From there you can add new information, make conjecture, or say anything you want to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-79391642419543108092014-12-13T12:47:41.845-05:002014-12-13T12:47:41.845-05:00There is just so much carelessness in the media th...There is just so much carelessness in the media these days … it's downright ugly. Watch the final season of "newsroom" for instruction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-60979286323408133392014-12-13T12:28:49.338-05:002014-12-13T12:28:49.338-05:00Crespo should get credit along with the other writ...Crespo should get credit along with the other writers, researchers and bloggers who do this kind of research. Not so hard to credit a story with a mention of a blog or website where the story came from. Journalism 101. If the Herald wants to avoid being negative they can quote the blog as a negative source. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-68724462960496987562014-12-13T11:49:52.925-05:002014-12-13T11:49:52.925-05:00If you watch the mainstream television news, the o...If you watch the mainstream television news, the only crimes worth noting regarding missing persons, the only murderers or victims, have to involve quite attractive people. If you are butt ugly you get a minimal, to no coverage free pass. Remember that toadies. <br /><br />As for stealing others ideas and newsworthy topics, other than the recourse of shaming them, you're stuck. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-54873500598466137512014-12-13T11:01:27.719-05:002014-12-13T11:01:27.719-05:00Here is an example of how mainstream media ignores...Here is an example of how mainstream media ignores news that is important to this community:<br /><br />The FDLE replaced its Special Agent in Charge (SAC) two weeks ago and has since replaced it with a new one. The agency has suffered a huge embarrassment and it's trying to keep the whole thing quiet. The old SAC was replaced for permitting the misuse of overtime funds and overtime Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-86845110685939005862014-12-13T10:36:42.901-05:002014-12-13T10:36:42.901-05:00Lets be real, with the state of affairs in today&#...Lets be real, with the state of affairs in today's news media, where paying the mortgage on the leverage enterprise is tantamount, there simply is no wiggle room for nice things like giving credit, or doing independent investigation, or not just regurgitating what gov source's blatter, and on and on. <br />Yea, it would be civilized to adhere to some "Standard" , but that train Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-26347550600468994502014-12-13T10:12:18.622-05:002014-12-13T10:12:18.622-05:00That is so unfortunate. You should be honored any...That is so unfortunate. You should be honored anywhere in this town. Miami is a gold mine of unexplored stories. All they have to do is look around and go to work. No need to pimp off of the work of others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-37509740781799893132014-12-13T09:37:04.687-05:002014-12-13T09:37:04.687-05:00A lot of reporters are rude to me, I won't men...A lot of reporters are rude to me, I won't mention their names. Some are smart enough to call and talk and share the wealth. But all we ask is for a link like we do for them. One reporter treated me like scum at a recent meeting. I was glad to meet him and he was dismissive.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-71248915602184531612014-12-13T09:32:00.532-05:002014-12-13T09:32:00.532-05:00Al Crespo was first to cover the proposed giveaway...Al Crespo was first to cover the proposed giveaway of the historic Firehouse site to a Sarnoff campaign contributer. Sarnoff and his toadie "Billboard" Bockweg were hoping no one would notice this scam and their buddy, Nir Shoshani, could get the site for $3 Million or less. Chairman Gort disclosed an appraisal for $8.7 Million. Oops. Sarnoff and Bockweg have already given $9 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-36972521020743813872014-12-13T09:30:13.828-05:002014-12-13T09:30:13.828-05:00When it's a good cause - I mean a bad govt pro...When it's a good cause - I mean a bad govt proposal to defeat or expose I see the bloggers and all media outlets working their own angles that serve to defeat or expose the issue. Part of a grand public discussion. Bloggers have to expect the mainstream media will pick up an idea and report on it. Crespo deserves credit for original reporting and so does Eye on Miami. But some tolerance and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com