tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post3715761317586434013..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: March 12-18 | Your News & Comments: Part 4Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-59505543309155573262012-03-16T07:37:26.304-04:002012-03-16T07:37:26.304-04:0010:40 PM, pretty much sums it up.10:40 PM, pretty much sums it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-14256404356581807952012-03-15T22:59:01.092-04:002012-03-15T22:59:01.092-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-69796889143938773552012-03-15T22:50:06.290-04:002012-03-15T22:50:06.290-04:00Susan Weiss is actually doing a good job under the...Susan Weiss is actually doing a good job under the circumstances. She's in a bad spot, and I think she's trying to do the right things. But she's up against a lot, with shrinking resources and increasing demands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-43159177343154039662012-03-15T22:44:31.710-04:002012-03-15T22:44:31.710-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10221139141194599492012-03-15T22:43:46.219-04:002012-03-15T22:43:46.219-04:00Re: 10:18, who wrote:
"Meanwhile, the newsroo...Re: 10:18, who wrote:<br />"Meanwhile, the newsroom has been purged of every experienced journalist who had those "deep connections." Most of the new kids are bright and well-meaning, but they have no sense of continuity or institutional knowledge and, therefore, must accept whatever "facts" they are fed.<br /><br />The community senses all of this, as witnessed by Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-31855608733456026162012-03-15T22:41:59.504-04:002012-03-15T22:41:59.504-04:00They will strip mine the place if they bring anoth...They will strip mine the place if they bring another dream weaver like Beusse on. Get ready for friendly news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-21769310676136147422012-03-15T22:40:15.814-04:002012-03-15T22:40:15.814-04:00You know what is sad. I used to love working for t...You know what is sad. I used to love working for this company. I looked forward everyday to going to work. I loved my job, I loved the people I worked with and I would work any extra hours to get the job done. Flash back to today. I despise this company, I still like the people I work with, but the work ethic is gone. No one cares. No one works together as a team. No one cares about the future ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-88323575734971872002012-03-15T22:32:56.466-04:002012-03-15T22:32:56.466-04:00People like Susan (Weiss). But she doesnt have the...People like Susan (Weiss). But she doesnt have the confidence to finally take charge. Instead, she lets the holdover liars and lightweights make decisions, often terrible ones. Many lesser editors and reporters no longer fit the new model because they don't think in real time. It was bad enough to get beat by rival papers. Now we get beat by almost everyone. Once in a while, you do see some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-25588647426643452232012-03-15T21:58:26.574-04:002012-03-15T21:58:26.574-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-7741229550352651552012-03-15T21:49:19.996-04:002012-03-15T21:49:19.996-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40221456994226561332012-03-15T21:32:06.520-04:002012-03-15T21:32:06.520-04:0045 Philadelphia inquirer/ daily news employees to ...45 Philadelphia inquirer/ daily news employees to lose jobs by march 30 either through buyouts or layoffs some full time, some part time. Company points to continued declines in ad sales. Company seeking a buyer, again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-82422430844045264622012-03-15T21:28:07.960-04:002012-03-15T21:28:07.960-04:00The economy is recovering and growing? Ask the 355...The economy is recovering and growing? Ask the 355,000 that filed for umemployment for the first time. 355,000! newly out of work.Newly laid off!<br />Yeah the economy is growing alright,only if you believe Obamanomics and his fake numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-64111935266701754872012-03-15T21:12:26.985-04:002012-03-15T21:12:26.985-04:00Ok thanks for the cake tip and the soap on the rop...Ok thanks for the cake tip and the soap on the rope I've heard them all. Hopefully you will never find yourself in such a bad situation. By no means am I a saint but losing my job and feeling a huge sense of betrayal had a horrible affect on me. A few other matters in my personal life put me in a situation of being desperate and stupid not a good combo. <br /> I got out of jail at the age ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-85691930119073920132012-03-15T21:00:50.554-04:002012-03-15T21:00:50.554-04:008:26/8:54 FYI: I remove posts that include name-ca...8:26/8:54 FYI: I remove posts that include name-calling like "loser."Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-23808457990710020442012-03-15T20:54:30.458-04:002012-03-15T20:54:30.458-04:00That's the end of the discussion, Chris. If Ji...That's the end of the discussion, Chris. If Jim is going to delete responses, then there is no point.<br /><br />Be sure to have someone bring you a cake with a file baked inside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76252327960601139632012-03-15T20:48:12.059-04:002012-03-15T20:48:12.059-04:00Nkw don't worry. We have Maryam Banikarim. We&...Nkw don't worry. We have Maryam Banikarim. We're positive she is on the road right now doing something. Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-76472307916565871962012-03-15T20:44:04.624-04:002012-03-15T20:44:04.624-04:00Q1 results are looking grim, especially with USA T...Q1 results are looking grim, especially with USA Today. Advertising revenue is almost non existent but the biggest blow is in circulation revenue which has always kept the nation's newspaper above water. Our reverse revenue streams have always been in iur favor but it appears that is now bottoming out. No surprise at that. As expected there will be more lay offs, more furloughs, more of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-31960003461135587452012-03-15T20:26:38.200-04:002012-03-15T20:26:38.200-04:00jim thanks but you didnt have to delete it for me....jim thanks but you didnt have to delete it for me. I have pretty thick skin. Thanks for caring:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-61240695470949284912012-03-15T20:25:10.759-04:002012-03-15T20:25:10.759-04:00no it is me. what posts seemed to offend youno it is me. what posts seemed to offend youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-70338490831526577962012-03-15T20:24:38.956-04:002012-03-15T20:24:38.956-04:008:03pm - From what I have been reading in the tech...8:03pm - From what I have been reading in the tech journals, if you are over the age of 45, forget getting a job in IT unless you have a masters+ degree or a hotshot network/security guru.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-54870008210165972332012-03-15T20:21:32.122-04:002012-03-15T20:21:32.122-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-83717480318559452662012-03-15T20:05:01.996-04:002012-03-15T20:05:01.996-04:007:52 at this point i dont really care but out of c...7:52 at this point i dont really care but out of curiosity is it something you are hoping for? I know that when arrested the few former co-workers that i remain friendly with said some people were giddy. Sort of disappointing that for the most part people I liked would gain such joy from my misfortune. But I guess that is why place is a poisen pit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-8143128001800666682012-03-15T20:03:42.892-04:002012-03-15T20:03:42.892-04:00Any thoughts on what industry newspaper Informatio...Any thoughts on what industry newspaper Information Technology skills 'port' to nicely?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-30256210928259313072012-03-15T20:01:19.773-04:002012-03-15T20:01:19.773-04:00Still waiting for that list of accomplishments Mar...Still waiting for that list of accomplishments Maryam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-63366022404670004542012-03-15T19:59:54.687-04:002012-03-15T19:59:54.687-04:00nope not yet.nope not yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com