What's The Buzz? I Got You King 5!
I was shocked today when Michael came up to me and told me that Patti Prouty, the Patti Prouty, had registered to the Lewis County Buzz. I remember coming up with a list of individuals I'd hope to eventually see on the Buzz when we began it. Patti was definitely one of those on the list along with King Chuck (who is also a registered member). I'm still holding out for Jim Hamilton.
Admittedly I didn't know who any of these people were before I moved down here. Possibly I should have paid more attention; as it was, my attention was focused primarily on what I was going to eat that night. I suppose in a way it still is. Either way, the idea of creating a forum that existed for the newspaper and outside of its entity at the same time was one of the first things I lobbied for as soon as I came on. I have been happily rewarded with a fun and thriving community to watch over, not as a Chronicle employee, but as another member of the thousands of discussions that are occurring.
There have been tirades and hissy-fits, for sure: It's just to be expected on a forum. I would be surprised if there aren't others in the future. We recently lost our top-posting member because of a disagreement over a vulgar post. These things happen. Whereas those might seem like more pressing matters of a forum, I think the community is better evaluated on the many levels its helped unify our county virtually.
We got to learn about our county's past from older members of the community. The Peterson vs. Lawler campaign was opened up for everyone to see. When the flood hit, our community worked together enabling hundreds the ability to post where help was needed, how to provide it, and the current situation when all other options seemed lost. And that's all within three months since the forum began. Nine months from now, in September, I may look back on the entire year the Buzz has been through and be able to name off many more "accomplishments" of the community I'm proud of. A week ago we passed the 1,000 registered member's mark.
And one of them is Dennis Bounds.
He called me last week, but I was out of the office and he was forced to leave a message. He must have begun talking before the beep sounded because he was in mid-sentence when I played it back. I believe it had something to do with my expressed opinion and something about "polls." I can't honestly be sure. He didn't leave a number to return his call. Note to Dennis: Wait for the beep and leave your number. Yes, I'd be happy to come on your news program and give my opinion on your "polls." No, I will not press one at the tone.
Since that time I've noticed several stories on King 5 after returning home from work that appeared to have been pilfered from the Buzz. The last straw came last night, hours after having closed and deleted a thread about a Centralia High School student who reportedly attended a dance intoxicated on Tilt. The article as it appeared on King 5? That's right: The dangers of teenagers getting drunk on alcoholic energy drinks!
The story was then immediately followed up by a cat being rescued from a tree.
Am I calling Dennis Bounds a stalker? No, mostly because I believe that's a form of libel and I think I can get in trouble for that. But Dennis, let me just say this: I'm on to you.
Admittedly I didn't know who any of these people were before I moved down here. Possibly I should have paid more attention; as it was, my attention was focused primarily on what I was going to eat that night. I suppose in a way it still is. Either way, the idea of creating a forum that existed for the newspaper and outside of its entity at the same time was one of the first things I lobbied for as soon as I came on. I have been happily rewarded with a fun and thriving community to watch over, not as a Chronicle employee, but as another member of the thousands of discussions that are occurring.
There have been tirades and hissy-fits, for sure: It's just to be expected on a forum. I would be surprised if there aren't others in the future. We recently lost our top-posting member because of a disagreement over a vulgar post. These things happen. Whereas those might seem like more pressing matters of a forum, I think the community is better evaluated on the many levels its helped unify our county virtually.
We got to learn about our county's past from older members of the community. The Peterson vs. Lawler campaign was opened up for everyone to see. When the flood hit, our community worked together enabling hundreds the ability to post where help was needed, how to provide it, and the current situation when all other options seemed lost. And that's all within three months since the forum began. Nine months from now, in September, I may look back on the entire year the Buzz has been through and be able to name off many more "accomplishments" of the community I'm proud of. A week ago we passed the 1,000 registered member's mark.
And one of them is Dennis Bounds.
 Dennis Bounds: Not A Stalker |
Since that time I've noticed several stories on King 5 after returning home from work that appeared to have been pilfered from the Buzz. The last straw came last night, hours after having closed and deleted a thread about a Centralia High School student who reportedly attended a dance intoxicated on Tilt. The article as it appeared on King 5? That's right: The dangers of teenagers getting drunk on alcoholic energy drinks!
The story was then immediately followed up by a cat being rescued from a tree.
Am I calling Dennis Bounds a stalker? No, mostly because I believe that's a form of libel and I think I can get in trouble for that. But Dennis, let me just say this: I'm on to you.
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