Open Letter to Scott Baradell, Media OrchardPosted by Amanda Chapel Dear Scott: I'd like to respond to your recent post about me. Specifically, and I quote:
And my response... First, you and your little buddies are compelled to write about me because in your words, "you are obsessed." You were first obsessed with the sexuality. Now you're obsessed with the competition. In your words, you've written over 800 articles and never got this kind of attention. It took Rubel over a year to get the kind of traffic and attention we've generated in a week and a half. You've never written a Commentary for O'Dwyers. You likely never will. You are an aggregator with very little creative to say. As such, you'd like to kill it, simple as that. With regard to your individual points: 1. From the perspective of a kid (you), just about anything that speaks with any kind of authority is "pompous and condescending."2. From the prospective of a literal mind (you), anything imbued with any character and symbolism is perceived as "dishonest." 3. From the perspective of a choirboy (you), anything that questions the status quo is deemed as "purposely hurtful to others."
So I'd like to make a recommendation. I believe this will help us moving forward: Scott, get you head out of your ass!! Okay, then try. Thank you. - Amanda Chapel PS Please pass my sentiments along to your various little PR blog buddies. Bookmark This
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Thank you masked-composite-character for shaking up the deadwood in the media orchard! And elsewhere, of course...
I am sure that Tom F is loving every minute of this. Say, why don't you join his staff?
Despite how much you protest, this blog is not worth visiting, and is getting old. Yes, you'll have traffic and some "fans," but in continuously deceiving, stealing photos, attacking others and raising very few valid points, I don't think the future bodes well, my dear. Mike
Oh, Mike, thank you for writing. I was just putting together the list of the Brokeback Blogger Club and I had forgotten your name. So far I've got Jeremy Pepper, Scott Baradell, Phil Gomes, Gregory Kohs, Mike Krempasky, and you. I know there are a few others but they excape me completely. Whatever. Ciao, - Amanda
Well, if nothing else, you have a sense of humor. I'm flattered.
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