Oregon Media Insiders

The truth of the matter is that none of this is libelous. Some of it is distasteful, and comes close, but does not meet the definition of "libel."

We are faced with an odd circumstance here. If we began censoring ALL negative information about participants in our little sphere, we would be in a precarious position, as there would inevitably be a comment or two that snuck through. Under Max V. Dimeo, we would increase our culpability, not lessen it.

If we are going to start censoring comments we view as not *nice*, then we might as well just give up, and either open up comments again without review, or go away entirely. Not gonna happen.

I sense a "kick her while she is down" feel in some of these comments, and I am rather appalled at folks' posting, but I don't make up the posts.

I would urge those who wish to disparage others to consider that when THEY are let go (and it happens to all of us,) the tone will have been set, and the same comments may be made about YOU. Consider your posts in that light.

I urge all employers looking at this site to remember that there are *always* people who don't like a prospective employee, and that won't ever change. The best bet is to judge a person by their skillset and their tape, and NOT by the anonymous comments on a silly website.

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DISCLAIMER: my opinions are my own, not those of OMI or any employer.