Well isn't that nice
Chairman's office got back. In a frankly snotty manner. And the wrong title. Press releases also pretty snotty.
If you don't want to be misinterpreted, National Trust, you may want to not write things which can be misinterpreted, like, for example "the debate continues today". Just a thought. Especially when you yourselves supplied the transcripts of the exhibition which people have been criticising. Also, not making any friends when you whine that people took your transcripts that you supplied out of context. Seriously, you wrote it, you exhibited it, take some responsibility for it.
Dear Ms Clarke
Thank you for your e-mail setting out your concerns in relation to the interpretation at the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre. I am fully aware of this matter. I understand that you have spoken to numerous colleagues who have been in touch with you and have sought to respond to your comments.
We have today announced our intention to review the interpretive materials in the small section of the exhibit which has generated so much comment. I hope that this step will address your concerns.
Yours sincerely,
Simon Jenkins
You're a professional journalist, Mr Jenkins, surely you understand the value of killing bad press quickly? Shouldn't you be dealing with the issue, not bitching at people for trying to get hold of someone sufficiently competent to understand the magnitude of the mistake the organisation has made?
Also, no, a 'review' does not address my concerns.
You're still on the side of the bigoted and sectarian, until you make it clear that you are not.
If you don't want to be misinterpreted, National Trust, you may want to not write things which can be misinterpreted, like, for example "the debate continues today". Just a thought. Especially when you yourselves supplied the transcripts of the exhibition which people have been criticising. Also, not making any friends when you whine that people took your transcripts that you supplied out of context. Seriously, you wrote it, you exhibited it, take some responsibility for it.
Dear Ms Clarke
Thank you for your e-mail setting out your concerns in relation to the interpretation at the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre. I am fully aware of this matter. I understand that you have spoken to numerous colleagues who have been in touch with you and have sought to respond to your comments.
We have today announced our intention to review the interpretive materials in the small section of the exhibit which has generated so much comment. I hope that this step will address your concerns.
Yours sincerely,
Simon Jenkins
You're a professional journalist, Mr Jenkins, surely you understand the value of killing bad press quickly? Shouldn't you be dealing with the issue, not bitching at people for trying to get hold of someone sufficiently competent to understand the magnitude of the mistake the organisation has made?
Also, no, a 'review' does not address my concerns.
You're still on the side of the bigoted and sectarian, until you make it clear that you are not.