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done as such. Unfortunately, some bloggers can’t differentiate.
Tonight Kneale went after the bloggers again as it started getting rough in some of the comments on the
blogs. You know the usual speed limit IQ guys talking about sexual preferences and going downhill from
there. Harmless enough but one of the bloggers stepped over the line and published Kneale’s home
address. Of course, the cretin didn’t have the guts to use his own name. Kneale was understandably
pissed and I have to say I don’t blame him.
A lot of this is what the blogosphere is all about but there need to be limits. Authors need to exercise some
judgement moderating comments on their site and especially need to avoid doing anything that might put
another’s life in peril — like publishing an address.
While I’m at it let me echo Kneale’s comments with regards to anonymous bloggers. Frankly, if you haven’t
got the cajones to put your name on your work, I can’t take you seriously. I don’t buy the argument that
some bloggers have to remain anonymous because they might endanger their job. Anyone that’s taking a
paycheck from someone and then turning around and expressing views that were they known would result
in their dismissal is a weak sister. Take the man’s money and shut up or speak up and take the
consequences.
Personally, I think most of the anonymous authors in the blogosphere are a bunch of highly literate high
schoolers who are having a very big laugh at our expense. I constantly marvel at how much content these
supposedly incredibly important hedge fund traders and investment bankers turn out. They all seem to be
such angry people, yet they have to be making a fortune based on their profiles.
So, Mr. Kneale, thanks for the material for a post and good luck. You’re not the best on the network but
given the competition I think you have a good chance of winning this argument.
Original Article
Tonight Kneale went after the bloggers again as it started getting rough in some of the comments on the
blogs. You know the usual speed limit IQ guys talking about sexual preferences and going downhill from
there. Harmless enough but one of the bloggers stepped over the line and published Kneale’s home
address. Of course, the cretin didn’t have the guts to use his own name. Kneale was understandably
pissed and I have to say I don’t blame him.
A lot of this is what the blogosphere is all about but there need to be limits. Authors need to exercise some
judgement moderating comments on their site and especially need to avoid doing anything that might put
another’s life in peril — like publishing an address.
While I’m at it let me echo Kneale’s comments with regards to anonymous bloggers. Frankly, if you haven’t
got the cajones to put your name on your work, I can’t take you seriously. I don’t buy the argument that
some bloggers have to remain anonymous because they might endanger their job. Anyone that’s taking a
paycheck from someone and then turning around and expressing views that were they known would result
in their dismissal is a weak sister. Take the man’s money and shut up or speak up and take the
consequences.
Personally, I think most of the anonymous authors in the blogosphere are a bunch of highly literate high
schoolers who are having a very big laugh at our expense. I constantly marvel at how much content these
supposedly incredibly important hedge fund traders and investment bankers turn out. They all seem to be
such angry people, yet they have to be making a fortune based on their profiles.
So, Mr. Kneale, thanks for the material for a post and good luck. You’re not the best on the network but
given the competition I think you have a good chance of winning this argument.
Original Article
| CNBC's Dennis Kneale's Cat Fight With Finance Bloggers by Tom Lindmark, July 8, 2009 |
Dennis Kneale was out for the bloggers again this evening and I must admit I’m
beginning to move to his side. This is becoming a case of the blogosphere making
a collective ass of itself. If you’re not familiar with the story here are the Cliff Notes.
Kneale is a CNBC talking head and has his own show at the end of the day. He’s
mediocre, somewhat conservative and not nearly as obnoxious as either Kudlow
or Kramer but he’s no Mark Haynes. Last week he started beating the drums for
“green shoots” and some bloggers took him on. So far so good.
Kneale responded with his side of the story and then started more or less trashing
bloggers, particularly those that use aliases. It was entertainment and more or less
beginning to move to his side. This is becoming a case of the blogosphere making
a collective ass of itself. If you’re not familiar with the story here are the Cliff Notes.
Kneale is a CNBC talking head and has his own show at the end of the day. He’s
mediocre, somewhat conservative and not nearly as obnoxious as either Kudlow
or Kramer but he’s no Mark Haynes. Last week he started beating the drums for
“green shoots” and some bloggers took him on. So far so good.
Kneale responded with his side of the story and then started more or less trashing
bloggers, particularly those that use aliases. It was entertainment and more or less
| ButThenWhat.com is an attempt to connect dots and figure out what is going on in business and politics, stripping away personal interest. Lindmark's Bio Visit the blog at ButThenWhat,com. |
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