How curious! Less than 8 hours after I posted what a horrible and irresponsible piece of writing Stephanie Lee of the San Francisco Chronicle put forth last night, there is a whole new article, with a whole different vibe. And, she did it by email. Interesting.
So, they did have a photo of Shastyuh (Martha) not snarling. YET last night's sensationalized article posted chose only to post two photos with a negative vibe. As well, last night's did not include any of the informative words from her Keeper, or positive's from Visitors.
Why was the article last night written in such a negative manner? When there was obviously positive photos and information available?
You can view the new article here:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/cityinsider/detail?entry_id=91859
ADDED: Please note that the blog post prior to this, "Zoo "officials" fumble again", is the predecessor to this one.
So, they did have a photo of Shastyuh (Martha) not snarling. YET last night's sensationalized article posted chose only to post two photos with a negative vibe. As well, last night's did not include any of the informative words from her Keeper, or positive's from Visitors.
Why was the article last night written in such a negative manner? When there was obviously positive photos and information available?
You can view the new article here:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/cityinsider/detail?entry_id=91859
ADDED: Please note that the blog post prior to this, "Zoo "officials" fumble again", is the predecessor to this one.
Congratulations! Great job on your part. I've never heard of you before, but I realize that you, as a blogger, are quite influential. Did you truly get an author of such a powerful newspaper to change her tune? I'm so glad that you redirect readers back to the "new" article. What about the original one? Wouldn't it serve your readers, and the readers of The Chronicle better if you had provided us with said article? Are your definitions of "negative," "positive" and "sensationalized" the same as mine? Nope. And I'm guessing that your god is not the same as mine. So do us all a favor, let me, the reader (who happens to appreciate the right utilize my own critical thinking skills) decide. You also seem to have a problem with the fact that she emailed her revision. I happened to noticed that you posted your blog via twitter.... If I had a mind like yours, I might find fault with that - but I don't. Be nice.
ReplyDelete@anonymous - I have no idea whether I am influential or not, but I do find it very curious that there is a new article by the same writer in a certain time frame, that is a completely different tone. ... If you read the previous post the link to the original article appears there, as that is the post I reference that article in. This post is regarding the new article. I think that I'm very comprehensive in what I post. ... I appreciate your comments and feedback, as your free speech right. Likewise I exercise my right by putting forth my opinions in the way that I do. As an individual you ARE able to read what you choose and form your own opinion. What I write is like any media article a group of words giving a point of view. If a blog invades your ability to make your own decision, well then you have a set of problems that need a different attention than this forum can provide. ... Yes, I did post my blog to Twitter, but the post was made on the Blog website. If your statement is trying to say that's the same thing as a Newspaper staff writer emailing her apparently revised article to get it in before she reached the office, then again, we have a different definition of the situation. ... I don't need to defend myself or my words. I post the truth as all the situations present themselves. My glasses are not rose colored and I am able to see what is not right. I am nice, I just don't like bullshit and there seems to always be something curious regarding a place I'm passionate about, because I care about the perception of the Animals who live there and the people who take care of them.
ReplyDelete@annonymous - I have added an ADDED notation at the bottom of both posts noting the other, so that it is clear both articles are refered to. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteAnother anon says, kudos to you for caring and noticing the Chron's negative approach on Shastyuh, and for writing your own take on it. I would bet the reporter did react(positively) to your comments and put more humanity into the story.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
@AnotherAnon- Thank you for your comment and support. I know it make seem like I am sometimes trying be find negativity, but that is not the case. I just care very deeply for these Animals on an emotional level and it hurts me when I hear negative things about them, whether in person at the Zoo or a perception put forth in the Media. What was originally written was flat out irresponsible, and more disgusting now that we know it could have been written like the second article in the first place. I could have done with not having to write yet another blog post. I will also add that while my original blame was with both the writer and the Zoo equally, I find less fault on the Zoo's part now with how the first article turned out. I still have a big problem with the choice of words the "officials" choose to use (continuously) in their statements.
ReplyDeleteLeo811, congratulations on getting the Chronicle to change the story and picture! I realize they need to sell papers, but C'MON! This should be a joyous occasion about a new tiger at the SF Zoo and not the same rehashed stories about a beloved tiger who is no longer with us.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous - Thank you for your comment and kudos! Again I don't want to assume I had anything to do with the second article, but it IS curious timing! ... You are very right, this should be a joyous occasion! In fact I visited Miss Shastyuh today and she was having a grand time checking out her yard and listening to the evening vocalizations of her Big Cat neighbors! ... you can view my videos and photos from today, respectively at:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_2bqZn36tM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvoT3A4tIpw
http://gooberssfzoofriends.shutterfly.com/6514 (upload in progress as of this posting)