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How to call someone out ... thoughts?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by DrownedRedneck, Sep 25, 2008.

  1. DrownedRedneck

    DrownedRedneck New Member

    xxx
     
  2. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Is the dude really deaf? Is it possible he was in the paralympics?
     
  3. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    Seriously? This is published in a newspaper in freaking Guyana and you are bent out of shape? Unless you work either there or lost to him in a wrestling match, why do you give a flip?

    Maybe their high standards of journalism will prevent more articles about this guy from appearing in the New York Times of South America.
     
  4. Overrated

    Overrated Guest

    So, did he beat you with an arm bar or a split crotch?
     
  5. Overrated

    Overrated Guest

    Why? If some dude wants to lie about getting tea-bagged continually...well, live and let live.
     
  6. txsportsscribe

    txsportsscribe Active Member

    so you did an article on him being a wrestler and didn't bother to talk to anyone on the wrestling team before you published it?
     
  7. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    If the papers want to run one-source stories without checking facts, this is the risk they take.

    Somehow I've missed how this guy has brought about the demise of the industry with his sordid tale, but I don't catch everything.
     
  8. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty Guest

    really, dog? you're going to come here, ask a question and then start shit if you don't get the answers you want?

    play nice, jackie.
     
  9. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    Outstanding close to that article. I think it was Benjamin Franklin's quote this references:

     
  10. Overrated

    Overrated Guest

    I think you and the deaf guy should settle this...IN THE CAGE!

    Seriously though, I'd suggest calling the papers who ran with his story...maybe they'll do a follow-up and get the ball rolling.
     
  11. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    If you ever see story on the due, contact the newspaper and point out the errors and let them deal with it.

    Unless you follow the guy around with a sign, what else can you do. And you don't need to be "tactful" just provide a link to the USA wrestling roster and a contact at the college if they feel compelled to check up on their incredibly shoddy reporting.
     
  12. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    I would call every newspaper in existence and warn them about this guy.

    Either that or get over it. But I'm not sure which one will be easier for you.
     
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