Thursday, August 07, 2008

Dept. of Thanks: Patience, thy name is Sparky

Dear readers: I really appreciate the kind notes you send. Many days, however, they should go to my very own Sparky. He's sacrificed much vacation fun, while I spend time blogging in hotel rooms.

Earlier: Ibiza: Why we're here -- and what's next

11 comments:

  1. Jim,
    You either love Gannett so so so much or you must hate the company beyond imagination. No one would sacrifice a beautiful European vacation with their lover to "blog" about a former employer.

    Most of us here who go on holiday would not even consider thinking about Gannett whilst away.

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  2. Keep up the great work. For many of us still at Gannett, this blog is a lifeline to sanity. A healthy place to vent and to get info not shared from within the company.

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  3. Seriously, this blog is my daily crack. I read it to decompress from the newsroom crap I deal with all day. Now, ain't THAT insane?!? Keep up the great work!

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  4. I neither hate nor love Gannett. I blog because I care about my former co-workers -- and all the other company employees who need a place to share information so they can better prepare for the future.

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  5. Popcorn parties---this blog? What's the difference?

    Seems like they're both potential outlets available in these times of economic and industry uncertainty.

    I applaud Jim for all the hours he puts in here.

    I also applaud the managers who supply the corn and treats, even though that kind of forced fun never did a thing for me like it obviously does for some people. The job itself (interviewing, researching and writing stories) was challenging and fun enough for me.

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  6. Jim, you can add me to the many who are grateful for this unique source of information, and venue for information sharing. This is exactly what the new-media age is all about, isn't it?

    Also: I herewith send a virtual martini to Sparky for backing you up.

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  7. Corporate has got to hate this blog because there are no more secrets. They won't get away with anything anymore! Thanks, Jim.

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  8. Agreed. Thanks, Jim.

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  9. This blog is my daily popcorn party!
    Thank you Sparky, for being so understanding.
    Now, back to the fun!

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  10. Yes I agree with all of the above. This blog is not only informative, but downright entertaining most times. Please continue the great work and thank Sparky for sharing.

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Jim says: "Proceed with caution; this is a free-for-all comment zone. I try to correct or clarify incorrect information. But I can't catch everything. Please keep your posts focused on Gannett and media-related subjects. Note that I occasionally review comments in advance, to reject inappropriate ones. And I ignore hostile posters, and recommend you do, too."

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