Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Matt Drudge
From: Zeissler@aol.com
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 09:38:08 EST

In a message dated 2/28/99 7:06:56 AM Eastern Standard Time,
RBedw51767@aol.com writes:

> Perhaps we can find a LUGGER that will tell us about Matt Drudge.
>  

Drudge is an aggressive self promoter whom has become something of a media
darling because he posts time sensitive information on his page before many of
the big boys are able to verify the stories as authentic.  Drudge does not
appear to care whether his postings are accurate; he claims a scoop when they
are and buries them when they are not (frequently without retraction,
correction or apology).

The media outlets (and I'm not addressing the issue as to whether Drudge is a
legitimate member of the media) could benefit from a (military?) motto I once
read; to wit:

"In God we trust; verify all others"

/Mitch