Samantha 2895 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Was the lawsuit filed shortly before or after WTWC shut down its news department? The Tallahassee Democrat has an article about how some of his WTWC colleagues remembered him — as kind of cold, not collegial and not one to socialize with the other station employees. That article says the WTWC news department was wound down in November 2000 while the suit was filed in March, the same month SBG says he was fired. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 <soapbox> What is the REAL problem is our lack of seriousness in dealing with mental illnesses, our willingness to overmedicate as a manner of sweeping things under the rug, and an embracing of a polemic, toxic, hateful and divisive culture. Regurgitation of the same tired talking points on gun rights - ON BOTH SIDES - is pathetic. One side will defeat the other, and nothing will really change. And that it begins right as people are just beginning to grieve over their losses is simply inhumane. A pox on anyone - especially the pundits and talking heads not named David Bryne - who uses this to score cheap political points. </soapbox> Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCirq 148 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 <soapbox> What is the REAL problem is our lack of seriousness in dealing with mental illnesses, our willingness to overmedicate as a manner of sweeping things under the rug, and an embracing of a polemic, toxic, hateful and divisive culture. Regurgitation of the same tired talking points on gun rights - ON BOTH SIDES - is pathetic. One side will defeat the other, and nothing will really change. And that it begins right as people are just beginning to grieve over their losses is simply inhumane. A pox on anyone - especially the pundits and talking heads not named David Bryne - who uses this to score cheap political points. </soapbox> Myron, you hit the bullseye. Everyone will talk about Gun laws, but never mental illness and anger issues. It's a lot more deeper than any cable news coverage. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.L. Hughes 890 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 <soapbox> What is the REAL problem is our lack of seriousness in dealing with mental illnesses, our willingness to overmedicate as a manner of sweeping things under the rug, and an embracing of a polemic, toxic, hateful and divisive culture. Regurgitation of the same tired talking points on gun rights - ON BOTH SIDES - is pathetic. One side will defeat the other, and nothing will really change. And that it begins right as people are just beginning to grieve over their losses is simply inhumane. A pox on anyone - especially the pundits and talking heads not named David Bryne - who uses this to score cheap political points. </soapbox> Definitely on point, I'm dealing with a family member who has a mental illness that has yet to be fully diagnosed. There has been ignorance about the issue for too long. Because of the shootings, according to CBSN, Aurora, Colorado police have offered to provide security for reporters planning to do live shots (for both the national networks, as well as stations like KUSA, KWGN/KDVR, KMGH and KCNC) as a result of the shooting. Necessary at this point, since they'll also be covering the sentencing that came down in the James Holmes case. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 [MEDIA=instagram]63XOq5vLBx[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 [MEDIA=instagram]63XOq5vLBx[/MEDIA] Am I missing something? Other than the totally obvious, what is this? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 A lot of photographers were throwing up color bars on Instagram in honor/ memorializing the reporter and photojournalist. I guess they are signifying that it's the end of their transmission. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 A lot of photographers were throwing up color bars on Instagram in honor/ memorializing the reporter and photojournalist. I guess they are signifying that it's the end of their transmission. Almost looks like the TV equivalent of a moment of silence... That's actually pretty nice. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 A nice tribute from the Salem Red Sox, a minor league baseball team in the Roanoke area. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153103058871344 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 A nice tribute from the Salem Red Sox, a minor league baseball team in the Roanoke area. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153103058871344 Now that's really classy. Hopefully they leave it up for awhile like that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 This tribute cartoon by WCPO artist Kevin Necessary is also being used as a solidarity social media profile picture. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I've also seen this one: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLT-DCA-ORF-PTI 87 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Very sad day in TV News. Watching WSOC now, Ward and Ott were headed to Charlotte, Ott accepted a job at WSOC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Beyond words...Such an unbelievable tradgedy. My heartfelt prayers to Alison's and Adam's family and friends. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGSJenkins 435 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I said this on my Twitter page: "We are all #WDBJ7" 7 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Pardon my language, but fuck the New York Daily News... [MEDIA=twitter]636724797678977025[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 There are no words. That's a whole new level of classlessness, even for them. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1522 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 ... I look forward to seeing how badly that blows up in their face. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Isn't the New York Daily news as close as you get to a tabloid while being called a newspaper still? It looks like something inside edition would make... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Former Member 207 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I would have thought the New York Post would have been the ones to pull something like this...it would be a bit of a shock if the Daily News doesn't get reamed for that cover. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 New York Daily News has no respect and no remorse at all, and I just want to say that was a total (BLEEP) disgrace the Daily News plastered this front page headline. All I can say this has been a sad, emotional, and difficult day for everyone at WDBJ 7 News and all of us at TVNT; and again we send out our heartfelt condolences to the families of Alison Parker, Adam Ward and to staff and management of WDBJ-TV. And when you and I go to bed tonight... say a prayer and light two candles for Alison and Adam. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneManHerd 553 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Isn't the New York Daily news as close as you get to a tabloid while being called a newspaper still? It looks like something inside edition would make... Even the National Enquirer wouldn't stoop that low. Makes the Robin Williams "Hanged" cover look tame. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Let's just say I'm glad I don't work at the Daily News switchboard tomorrow morning, because someone is going to have to handle the shit ton of calls demanding their subscription cancellation. Also expect the Daily News offices and editors to be the target of Internet Mob Justice, which is real, and is damn frightening. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glimmer 282 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Let's just say I'm glad I don't work at the Daily News switchboard tomorrow morning, because someone is going to have to handle the shit ton of calls demanding their subscription cancellation. Also expect the Daily News offices and editors to be the target of Internet Mob Justice, which is real, and is damn frightening. Couldn't happen to a nicer paper, if I'm being frank... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius22 122 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 this even had my station KOVR become Breaking News themselves because the Suspect used to work for KOVR's Sister station KPIX. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14599-breaking-wdbj-reporter-and-photog-shot-and-killed/page/4/#findComment-133301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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