Signed press release policy didn't last long?

Do you have a dog in this fight?

Or just trying to stir the pot?

I say. let the parties involved settle it.
 
We ruled that Press Releases must be signed. They are. We know who sends them. We do not require that they be PUBLICLY credited, only that WE know who sends them in case we have questions. In the case you mention it is very obvious to everyone that it came from Charlie. So we did not take the time to add the signature to the credit line that shows on our page.

I know this answer will not prove sufficient to the howlers. Howl away. You must have very few real-life concerns to spend time on this crap since it affects you not in the least.
 
Jerry, before you even made the announcement a couple of weeks ago, the unsigned press releases bothered me. Having something that is not signed, loses much credibility. (Not just CW's releases, but everyone's). A press release is supposed to be something written from someone in a position of authority, on the content of the press release.

As a reader, I want to see who writes them. Not just "AZ Staff", or "Tournament Staff", or "Press Release".

I want to know when I'm reading something, if its coming from a tournament director, a fan, a player, etc. If someone is in the public and writing press releases, they should be willing to write their name, affiliation with whatever they are writing about, and contact information.

I'm not being petty (imo). Having this information under something "official" makes it that much more official.

Before anyone says why don't I sign my real name, I'm not making an official announcement meant for the entire billiard world to see. I'm just having a conversation.

Respectfully.
 
To add, I often come across articles online about technology, and sometimes they don't even have the date of original publication. This is so relevant, especially with computer technology that changes so rapidly. There are some things that are very important to have when writing for the record.

I feel they should be:

Date
Location
Author
Author's contact information
Author's affiliation with subject matter

This information should be at the bottom of each press release, visible to the public.

Its like we all learned in 4th grade, a newspaper article should have the 5 W's in order to be considered proper journalism. The same concept applies to identifying person who writes press releases.
 
And as an aside, it is imperative that those who do post the information on the Main Page of AzBilliards include the DATES, PLACES, and NAMES of various tournaments.

This is the only pool archives, so to speak, and it will be of great assistance to those who come after us that may want to know who won, where, when, and how much, et cetera. :smile:

I have gone back in various older pool print media, and it is absolutely amazing that no date is included. The *exact* date of events is important for historical reasons. It is so annoying to read an article or press release from 5 or 6 years ago, and there is no exact date. :frown:
 
I agree that if writings arent signed they are simply ramblings that have little meaning.

Ray Hansen.
 
Bigtruck said:
I agree that if writings arent signed they are simply ramblings that have little meaning.

Ray Hansen.
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I agree with Ray Hansen. And I'll expand on that to add that forum postings are official public announcements of personal opinions meant for the entire billiard world to see, and therefore should be signed with the poster's real name in order to be credible.

Roger Long
 
it seemed to be more of a tournament announcement rather that a press release. there seemed to be plenty of contact info contained within the announcement. i really dont see why it matters that the the announcement wasnt "signed"

to the OP- for all the reasons you stated concerning signed pressed releases maybe you should start signing your actual name to your posts...

brian
 
Jerry Forsyth said:
We ruled that Press Releases must be signed. They are. We know who sends them. We do not require that they be PUBLICLY credited, only that WE know who sends them in case we have questions. In the case you mention it is very obvious to everyone that it came from Charlie. So we did not take the time to add the signature to the credit line that shows on our page.

I know this answer will not prove sufficient to the howlers. Howl away. You must have very few real-life concerns to spend time on this crap since it affects you not in the least.
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As someone who has actually written their fair share of press releases I want to point out that a legitimate press release has certain base elements that make it a press release. One of those is that it must be accredited, typically with a, "For more information contact________ .) Without that attribution it's not really a press release and therefore the reader cannot take the information it contains seriously.

On another note, one of the principles AZ constantly harps on is how we should all be civil to each other. And yet, lately, the attitude from the upstairs offices seems to be one of distain and arrogance for members of the community when decisions are questioned: sorry I didn't check with you first; my patience is wearing thin; you must have very few real-life concerns to spend time on this crap since it affects you not in the least.

All of us are here because of our interest in pool and, for better or worse, AZ has become the town square for the sport. Those of us that come here to discuss, learn about, and yes, occasionally argue about the game do so out of our passion for pool. IOW, we all have a vested interest in the game and the community and I think it's safe to say that everyone here wants better things for pool. That would include how AZ members are treated when they ask legitimate questions about the game and community.

Lou Figueroa
 
My favorite talking head, H. L. Menchen, once wrote "No one ever lost a buck underestimating the intelligence of the American public". This is just another case in point. Someone asks an intelligent question. Receives a terse answer. Other seemingly intelligent people immediately question the original writers right to question authority. This is the "new" America. Shoot the messenger first. Ask questions later. Oops, we shot the wrong guy. Oh well.

Without asking this question, someone might think Mr. Forsyth wrote the the "press release". He is saying he doesn't need to tell us who actually wrote it. None of our business. With all due respect, we do need to know who wrote it so we can understand the context. Without that, the release is worthless. At least to me, itsfroze and many others.

Sorry for the rant. JMHO.

Lyn
 
Question everything.
And when someone gets upset at that, look for motives as to why.

The answers will present themselves.
 
iusedtoberich said:
Jerry, before you even made the announcement a couple of weeks ago, the unsigned press releases bothered me. Having something that is not signed, loses much credibility. (Not just CW's releases, but everyone's). A press release is supposed to be something written from someone in a position of authority, on the content of the press release.

As a reader, I want to see who writes them. Not just "AZ Staff", or "Tournament Staff", or "Press Release".

I want to know when I'm reading something, if its coming from a tournament director, a fan, a player, etc. If someone is in the public and writing press releases, they should be willing to write their name, affiliation with whatever they are writing about, and contact information.

I'm not being petty (imo). Having this information under something "official" makes it that much more official.
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I wholeheartedly agree.
 
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