Looks a 5yo wrote that.
True story.
The Dominion Post
I honestly don't see why that is published. He could have tried to articulate it into an actual article, and some people may have enjoyed it, this isn't even a top 10 list or anything like that sort, good lord.
I looks at who wrote it and had low expectations before I read it. It did not even reach those.
I honestly don't see why that is published. He could have tried to articulate it into an actual article, and some people may have enjoyed it, this isn't even a top 10 list or anything like that sort, good lord.
Maybe a blessing that he isn't writing the pandemic or park life or whatever it is the exec get to do.
Just read this...OMFG! My brain hurts. I have no words.
Not quite the right place for this but it is useful to illustrate the different perspectives placed by each organisation on the same news item:
In chronological order:
1. Stuff: http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/9561670/Third-icebreaker-to-attempt-rescue Concentrates on the feelings of the passengers.
2. NZ Herald: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11179140 More factual and covers the options for an air rescue.
3. Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/world/antarctica-live/2013/dec/29/trapped-antarctic-passengers-air-evacuation Much more detail about a rescue operation and conditions leading up to the stranding and subsequent efforts to reach the vessel.
My non-journalistic take on this: Stuff is much more lightweight and more looking for some sensationalism than the Herald or the Guardian.
And......?
and this is consistent with the coverage of the nix/all whites by stuff and herald. It suggests a general style by each outfit.
and we have a new washing machine that I can wash my anorak in.
Okay, not directly about the doom post but about Stuff.co.nz so near enough. Just went onto their mobile site and read the sports stories and the Nix victory was the 8th story. Now I'll accept the Corey Anderson ton being above it but an opinion piece on Steven Adams and articles on domestic cricket matches which draw crowds of 200 people being above it? Really Stuff?
Okay, not directly about the doom post but about Stuff.co.nz so near enough. Just went onto their mobile site and read the sports stories and the Nix victory was the 8th story. Now I'll accept the Corey Anderson ton being above it but an opinion piece on Steven Adams and articles on domestic cricket matches which draw crowds of 200 people being above it? Really Stuff?
Depending on where exactly on the site you're looking, it's probably because all the other stories have achieved much higher page views, thus rank ahead? Not really stuffs fault.
Okay, not directly about the doom post but about Stuff.co.nz so near enough. Just went onto their mobile site and read the sports stories and the Nix victory was the 8th story. Now I'll accept the Corey Anderson ton being above it but an opinion piece on Steven Adams and articles on domestic cricket matches which draw crowds of 200 people being above it? Really Stuff?
Depending on where exactly on the site you're looking, it's probably because all the other stories have achieved much higher page views, thus rank ahead? Not really stuffs fault.
Articles on stuff aren't likely to be automatically ranked by page views. If they were, "new" news would always break at the bottom of the page/list and that wouldn't do much for their (dubious) reputation as a newspaper.
Does anyone know where in auckland you can purchase this rag? Just after a one off copy of yesterday's paper...
do you just want the article on Brett Sipthorpe. Can post it to you
You could pop it in the evening post...
I'll get me coat.
Yeah that would be great blew. Got an email address? I'll send you my postage details
Yeah that would be great blew. Got an email address? I'll send you my postage details
Yeah that would be great blew. Got an email address? I'll send you my postage details
Legend mate. Arrived this morning! Dunno if I can bring myself to read it though :/
Iffs the new football columnist for the Dom Post - nice!
Wow!
Good work DP if true.
Wow!
Good work DP if true.
Ifill Power? They should have gone with the obvious 'Ifill Good' pun.
Bloody good paper that Dom Post. Much better than Granny Herald.
Always said so.
It has a picture though, so it's only an opinion that he is joining them.
It has a picture though, so it's only an opinion that he is joining them.
Ba doom tish!
Iffs the new football columnist for the Dom Post - nice!
Maybe I'm a little bit of a dick for this, but I'm vaguely disappointed in Iffs for taking that job.
DomPost have done nothing except undermine and poke sticks at the Phoenix since pretty much day one. It feels a little bit like he's signed for our rrrrrrrrrrrrivals.
Guess we'll have to wait and see what he writes.
It could represent an opportunity to build bridges and get some football/nix reporting with credibility back.
That's what I'm hoping.
I just hope the man hasn't sold out to The Man (sorry, been watching Homey D Clown clips on youtube)
Iffs the new football columnist for the Dom Post - nice!
Maybe I'm a little bit of a dick for this, but I'm vaguely disappointed in Iffs for taking that job.
DomPost have done nothing except undermine and poke sticks at the Phoenix since pretty much day one. It feels a little bit like he's signed for our rrrrrrrrrrrrivals.
Guess we'll have to wait and see what he writes.
True. Though if they're going to offer you an opportunity you're going to take it. Probably also sees it as a chance to improve the standard and do something about some of the crap journalism. Believe that is apparently also part of the reason Elle got into real estate #randomvaguelyrelevantfact
The more column inches Ifill gets, the less some other muppet gets. Of course, it depends ok what he writes.
It could represent an opportunity to build bridges and get some football/nix reporting with credibility back.
That's what I'm hoping.
I just hope the man hasn't sold out to The Man (sorry, been watching Homey D Clown clips on youtube)
I hope the same.
Iffs the new football columnist for the Dom Post - nice!
Maybe I'm a little bit of a dick for this, but I'm vaguely disappointed in Iffs for taking that job.
DomPost have done nothing except undermine and poke sticks at the Phoenix since pretty much day one. It feels a little bit like he's signed for our rrrrrrrrrrrrivals.
Guess we'll have to wait and see what he writes.
True. Though if they're going to offer you an opportunity you're going to take it. Probably also sees it as a chance to improve the standard and do something about some of the crap journalism. Believe that is apparently also part of the reason Elle got into real estate #randomvaguelyrelevantfact
The more column inches Ifill gets, the less some other muppet gets. Of course, it depends ok what he writes.
I can't see how Elle getting into real estate would improve crap journalism.
Can he write though? If not, does he have enough salient points and opinions for a ghost writer to get it to work? Iffs might have too many friends so that if he writes something controversial everyone will just stay quiet and not generate any publicity, we shall see.
Iffs the new football columnist for the Dom Post - nice!
Maybe I'm a little bit of a dick for this, but I'm vaguely disappointed in Iffs for taking that job.
DomPost have done nothing except undermine and poke sticks at the Phoenix since pretty much day one. It feels a little bit like he's signed for our rrrrrrrrrrrrivals.
Guess we'll have to wait and see what he writes.
True. Though if they're going to offer you an opportunity you're going to take it. Probably also sees it as a chance to improve the standard and do something about some of the crap journalism. Believe that is apparently also part of the reason Elle got into real estate #randomvaguelyrelevantfact
The more column inches Ifill gets, the less some other muppet gets. Of course, it depends ok what he writes.
I can't see how Elle getting into real estate would improve crap journalism.
More real estate ads = less room for poorly written articles?
Do I win a prize?
No! I tell you that $10K is mine!
From the Wellington Phoenix corporate partners page. I see dom post in list.
That just means they give the nix advertising in exchange for advertising boards etc at games.
From the Wellington Phoenix corporate partners page. I see dom post in list.
Oh lord. So ironic!
Iffs the new football columnist for the Dom Post - nice!
Maybe I'm a little bit of a dick for this, but I'm vaguely disappointed in Iffs for taking that job.
DomPost have done nothing except undermine and poke sticks at the Phoenix since pretty much day one. It feels a little bit like he's signed for our rrrrrrrrrrrrivals.
Guess we'll have to wait and see what he writes.
True. Though if they're going to offer you an opportunity you're going to take it. Probably also sees it as a chance to improve the standard and do something about some of the crap journalism. Believe that is apparently also part of the reason Elle got into real estate #randomvaguelyrelevantfact
The more column inches Ifill gets, the less some other muppet gets. Of course, it depends ok what he writes.
So, thoughts on the first column from Ifill? I think he'll be able to offer decent Nix insight, in terms of writing style it seemed extremely bullet-pointy, it read like he's been having a yarn with someone who then ghost-wrote it (Dave Burgess, perhaps?). I could be wrong though.
Article in picture form, as I can't find it online anywhere.
Thanks Jono
It reads like it is Paul speaking his mind. Of course it won't be in 100% Journo-speak, and look - it has his picture at the top with "comment" underneath so it isn't a Sam Worthington article.
A good read for a first up item.