It's official (now): Whitlock leaving the KC Star

Alma · Aug 17, 2010

Ace said:

WriteThinking said:

LongTimeListener said:

Whatever the real story is, it's pretty clear there's a story. Should be a good one. From Twitter:

I'm going to explain. I'm just letting the liars wrap up their false narratives first.
about 3 hours ago via Echofon
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It annoys me that he can post something like this with impunity, for all the world to see, and that he actually does it, with no consequences, despite the blatant public disrespect, acrimony and lack of editing, professionalism and class.

Something like this would be considered professional suicide for most of us. I wouldn't dream of ever posting/tweeting something like that and actually believing/(knowing) that I could do so without it making one whit of difference in terms of getting another good job.

It must be nice. If that makes me transparently jealous of Whitlock, well, then so be it.

Whatever greatness or talent he has succeeded with, he seems unworthy of it in my eyes.
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I don't get your reaction. I assumed the "liars" would be all the people speculating online.

I didn't take it to mean the official story from the Star, which had no details so could hardly be a lie.

That tweet didn't bother me at all, but maybe I'm missing something.
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Depends on what Whitlock writes about his exit - and for/to whom he chooses to write/say it.

Cousin Jeffrey · Aug 17, 2010

i think whitlock is referring to the blog kcconfidential, according to later tweets, and probably some other media/gossip in the city.

WriteThinking · Aug 17, 2010

Alma said:

Ace said:

WriteThinking said:

LongTimeListener said:

Whatever the real story is, it's pretty clear there's a story. Should be a good one. From Twitter:

I'm going to explain. I'm just letting the liars wrap up their false narratives first.
about 3 hours ago via Echofon
Click to expand...

It annoys me that he can post something like this with impunity, for all the world to see, and that he actually does it, with no consequences, despite the blatant public disrespect, acrimony and lack of editing, professionalism and class.

Something like this would be considered professional suicide for most of us. I wouldn't dream of ever posting/tweeting something like that and actually believing/(knowing) that I could do so without it making one whit of difference in terms of getting another good job.

It must be nice. If that makes me transparently jealous of Whitlock, well, then so be it.

Whatever greatness or talent he has succeeded with, he seems unworthy of it in my eyes.
Click to expand...

I don't get your reaction. I assumed the "liars" would be all the people speculating online.

I didn't take it to mean the official story from the Star, which had no details so could hardly be a lie.

That tweet didn't bother me at all, but maybe I'm missing something.
Click to expand...

Depends on what Whitlock writes about his exit - and for/to whom he chooses to write/say it.
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I don't think I'd refer breezily to anyone -- not even uninformed chatters or speculators -- as "all the liars..." if I was tweeting, writing on a message or conversing in a chat room.

To me, it speaks to your habits of public decorum, presentation and attitude, and some care should be taken.

Alma · Aug 17, 2010

WriteThinking said:

Alma said:

Ace said:

WriteThinking said:

LongTimeListener said:

Whatever the real story is, it's pretty clear there's a story. Should be a good one. From Twitter:

I'm going to explain. I'm just letting the liars wrap up their false narratives first.
about 3 hours ago via Echofon
Click to expand...

It annoys me that he can post something like this with impunity, for all the world to see, and that he actually does it, with no consequences, despite the blatant public disrespect, acrimony and lack of editing, professionalism and class.

Something like this would be considered professional suicide for most of us. I wouldn't dream of ever posting/tweeting something like that and actually believing/(knowing) that I could do so without it making one whit of difference in terms of getting another good job.

It must be nice. If that makes me transparently jealous of Whitlock, well, then so be it.

Whatever greatness or talent he has succeeded with, he seems unworthy of it in my eyes.
Click to expand...

I don't get your reaction. I assumed the "liars" would be all the people speculating online.

I didn't take it to mean the official story from the Star, which had no details so could hardly be a lie.

That tweet didn't bother me at all, but maybe I'm missing something.
Click to expand...

Depends on what Whitlock writes about his exit - and for/to whom he chooses to write/say it.
Click to expand...

I don't think I'd refer breezily to anyone -- not even uninformed chatters or speculators -- as "all the liars..." if I was tweeting, writing on a message or conversing in a chat room.

To me, it speaks to your habits of public decorum, presentation and attitude, and some care should be taken.
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C'mon. You know who you're talking about here.

Ace · Aug 17, 2010

Alma said:

WriteThinking said:

Alma said:

Ace said:

WriteThinking said:

LongTimeListener said:

Whatever the real story is, it's pretty clear there's a story. Should be a good one. From Twitter:

I'm going to explain. I'm just letting the liars wrap up their false narratives first.
about 3 hours ago via Echofon
Click to expand...

It annoys me that he can post something like this with impunity, for all the world to see, and that he actually does it, with no consequences, despite the blatant public disrespect, acrimony and lack of editing, professionalism and class.

Something like this would be considered professional suicide for most of us. I wouldn't dream of ever posting/tweeting something like that and actually believing/(knowing) that I could do so without it making one whit of difference in terms of getting another good job.

It must be nice. If that makes me transparently jealous of Whitlock, well, then so be it.

Whatever greatness or talent he has succeeded with, he seems unworthy of it in my eyes.
Click to expand...

I don't get your reaction. I assumed the "liars" would be all the people speculating online.

I didn't take it to mean the official story from the Star, which had no details so could hardly be a lie.

That tweet didn't bother me at all, but maybe I'm missing something.
Click to expand...

Depends on what Whitlock writes about his exit - and for/to whom he chooses to write/say it.
Click to expand...

I don't think I'd refer breezily to anyone -- not even uninformed chatters or speculators -- as "all the liars..." if I was tweeting, writing on a message or conversing in a chat room.

To me, it speaks to your habits of public decorum, presentation and attitude, and some care should be taken.
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C'mon. You know who you're talking about here.
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The pimp hand is all about attitude.

billikens · Aug 17, 2010

It's another sad day for sports (and sports media) fans in Kansas City. The Star, which was a sports writing all-star team in the middle of the decade, has lost nearly every big gun it had during the last few years. I think Sam Mellinger is off to a great start as a columnist, but Whitlock brought a very unique voice and nearly everybody in the KC area, even non-sports fans, knew who he was.

Jake_Taylor · Aug 17, 2010

It would be nice if the Star can use Whitlock's old salary to hire a few more reporters or copy editors.

Magic In The Night · Aug 17, 2010

If there really is some sort of litigation and/or harassment lawsuit in play, he needs to be careful what he "tweets." Which, I'm sure, his lawyer will be telling him.

Shaggy · Aug 17, 2010

Jake_Taylor said:

It would be nice if the Star can use Whitlock's old salary to hire a few more reporters or copy editors.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Hank_Scorpio · Aug 17, 2010

Jake_Taylor said:

It would be nice if the Star can use Whitlock's old salary to hire a few more reporters or copy editors.
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They'll use it alright ..... to line the pockets and wallets of the CEOs and publishers.

Joe Williams · Aug 17, 2010

billikens said:

It's another sad day for sports (and sports media) fans in Kansas City. The Star, which was a sports writing all-star team in the middle of the decade, has lost nearly every big gun it had during the last few years. I think Sam Mellinger is off to a great start as a columnist, but Whitlock brought a very unique voice and nearly everybody in the KC area, even non-sports fans, knew who he was.
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Nobody gets to stay on top forever. KC had a pretty good run, good for them. Things change.

TheSportsPredictor · Aug 17, 2010

Whitlock is taking his talents to the buffet.

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