Off Topic: Give credit where it's due, MSM

I'm citing Travis Hughes article at Broad Street hockey which gives a general overview of a media flub-up today: The Toronto Sun "borrowed" a translated Czech report about Tomas Kaberle's father and remarks he made to the Czech press.

The translation was originally printed on Pension Plan Puppets with hard work done by community members. At no point in time was their credit for the translation given to PPP, or was PPP cited for being a reference point.

This has escalated throughout the day -- with the Toronto Sun now claiming Pension Plan Puppets plagiarized others work to establish the original translation.

Suffice it to say, the PPP crew and they loyal readers are not planning on backing down on this.

Visit Pension Plan Puppets for the ongoing drama.

almost 2 years ago John Fontana 8 comments 0 recs |

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Heh

Yeah, we don’t do ‘back down’.

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by PPP on Aug 20, 2010 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Oh my

Holy Cow! Hey Raw Charge i’m a new member, but longtime reader. This story inspired me to start commenting. I am pretty unimpressed with the Sun’s ability to break a story. I hope they figure it out. And PPP, great blog! These hockey blogs are quality and they are my primary source for hockey news. Get em guys!

by boltsfan on Aug 21, 2010 9:36 AM EDT reply actions

Welcome Boltsfan

And thanks!

"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Aug 21, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Ridiculous

The MSM just doesn’t want to admit the blogosphere sometimes provides better news due to it’s far-reaching knowledge base.

The Toronto Sun is going to eat some big-time crow at the conclusion of this.

by MTBoltFan on Aug 21, 2010 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed, the blogosphere has maaaaannny more resources to dip into for information and is just as credible.

by boltsfan on Aug 21, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, but “Blog” is still treated as a stigmata in the mainstream. “Blogs” and “bloggers” are vilified as anonymous people who live in their mother’s basements.

While the level of connection is there, and some of us have the reputation that goes beyond the stereotype… Well, the general media doesn’t treat “bloggers”/“blog”/“blogs” like positive terms.

"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Aug 22, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions