Ending the Journalists Free Reign Over My Opinions
Apparently, a writer for the Syracuse Post Standard (http://www.syracuse.com) feels that, as citizens, not only are we entitled to, but we are actually interested in strangers' comments and opinions expressed in weblogs and webjournals.
A comment I left in a weblog was published not only on the Internet, but in the Syracuse newspaper as well. The author not only took my comment completely out of context, but he failed to grasp my sense of humor. He also included my first name.
I do not support, nor do I agree with the protest currently happening at Wells College. I know many people are aware of my opinion. Many people are also familiar with my sense of humor. The comment I left, while it captures the basic gist of my personal opinions on this matter, is more or less a joke. It is unfortunate that my humor and my opinions do not translate well in written form.
I am angered and frightened that an individual can search the Internet for personal blogs and publish them in a newspaper. I am angered that he misrepresented myself and my opinions. I am angered that the writer did not contact me for permission despite the fact that my e-mail address is available on the comment section. I am angered, no, I am infuriated, that this writer would use my first name, without my permission, in a newspaper. My name is very rare and many people will make the connection to me. I feel that this is a potentially dangerous and uncomfortable situation.
Because journalists believe they have the right to publish other people's works without their permission and jeopardize their safety and well-being, I will be locking my entries. If you would like to view my journal, please sign up for an LJ account and leave me a comment.
Thank you for understanding,
Melayne
A comment I left in a weblog was published not only on the Internet, but in the Syracuse newspaper as well. The author not only took my comment completely out of context, but he failed to grasp my sense of humor. He also included my first name.
I do not support, nor do I agree with the protest currently happening at Wells College. I know many people are aware of my opinion. Many people are also familiar with my sense of humor. The comment I left, while it captures the basic gist of my personal opinions on this matter, is more or less a joke. It is unfortunate that my humor and my opinions do not translate well in written form.
I am angered and frightened that an individual can search the Internet for personal blogs and publish them in a newspaper. I am angered that he misrepresented myself and my opinions. I am angered that the writer did not contact me for permission despite the fact that my e-mail address is available on the comment section. I am angered, no, I am infuriated, that this writer would use my first name, without my permission, in a newspaper. My name is very rare and many people will make the connection to me. I feel that this is a potentially dangerous and uncomfortable situation.
Because journalists believe they have the right to publish other people's works without their permission and jeopardize their safety and well-being, I will be locking my entries. If you would like to view my journal, please sign up for an LJ account and leave me a comment.
Thank you for understanding,
Melayne