The Complete Bastard's Guide To Journalism

[Izanagi009_v1legacy]

I clicked on the link and that was one of the worst pieces of Journalism I have ever seen.

Kickstarter is not meant to fund gossip sites and give money to dealers, it's to fund projects that would not see the light of day under normal circumstances

 

[Farther than stars]

I just like the fact that Satan is using Apple.

I clicked on the link and that was one of the worst pieces of Journalism I have ever seen.

Kickstarter is not meant to fund gossip sites and give money to dealers, it's to fund projects that would not see the light of day under normal circumstances

Why was it one of the "worst piece of journalism [you] have ever seen"? It's not like they were promoting the conduct you're talking about.

 

[Quantum Glass]

I suppose it's to be expected that Satan's a Mac fan. Some things never change...

 

[JimB]

"Here, Mr. Crack Dealer, please have two hundred thousand dollars with our compliments."

I just--I don't even--

 

[OfficialJab]

I'm in Hamilton, so I'm safe. I heard about the video and the campaign to raise money for it, I didn't know it was Gawker. I wonder if they'll publicly apologize for that very bad idea.

Also: why the hell did that dealer split? He had a hell of a payday coming.

 

[James Duval]

> Also: why the hell did that dealer split? He had a hell of a payday coming.

He was about to become the most famous crack dealer in the world.

That is not the most secure job title to hold.

 

[Quantum Glass]

I'm in Hamilton, so I'm safe. I heard about the video and the campaign to raise money for it, I didn't know it was Gawker. I wonder if they'll publicly apologize for that very bad idea.

Also: why the hell did that dealer split? He had a hell of a payday coming.

Ever heard the idiom, "Honour among thieves?"

Even drug dealers have depths to which they will not sink.

 

[chaos order]

1st panel: i love the face the guy has
2nd panel: i felt sorry for the goat
3rd panel: made me question the whole goat sacrificing thing.

so all in all pretty successful

 

[Gennadios]

You guys are missing the grand karmic point of this whole thing.

The teenage crack dealers will likely end up losing the money in a matter of months, whether to drug busts, misspent bling, or cars. They really won't be gaining all that much in the long run.

The alleged government official on the other hand is a potential pompous hypocrite who built his life through shrewd understanding and manipulation of his finances and social savvy. This man will suffer from such a leak. It'll be like shining a light on a cockroach.

Now, I personally wouldn't dedicate my own money to such a cause, but I applaud anyone willing to.

 

[Weaver]

Well, it's at least relieving to know that Rob Ford's complete and utter clusterfuck of a mayoral term in the city may have largely been attributed to his crack addiction.

I hate Rob Ford.

 

[Something Amyss]

I suppose it's to be expected that Satan's a Mac fan. Some things never change...

I would think it would be more fitting if he was just convincing use to partake in Apple products.

The teenage crack dealers will likely end up losing the money in a matter of months, whether to drug busts, misspent bling, or cars. They really won't be gaining all that much in the long run.

The alleged government official on the other hand is a potential pompous hypocrite who built his life through shrewd understanding and manipulation of his finances and social savvy. This man will suffer from such a leak. It'll be like shining a light on a cockroach.

Meanwhile, that money could lead to things like, you know, the commission of crimes. Since we're talking crack dealers, almost certainly the commission of crimes. We're not talking about the overall gain, but rather the subsidy of crime.

Meanwhile, the mayor was already suffering from this story without that video.

Anyway, I was mostly posting here because the Gawker thing made me think of a certain song....

 

[Weaver]

I clicked on the link and that was one of the worst pieces of Journalism I have ever seen.

Kickstarter is not meant to fund gossip sites and give money to dealers, it's to fund projects that would not see the light of day under normal circumstances

It's on Indiegogo. Kickstarter only let's Americans and the British use it.

 

[Imp_Emissary]

Anyone for this is insane, and not in a good way.
Well, at least Satan seems to want nothing to do with this.

-_- Good lord, help us all....

Edit: Wait a minute. "Another goat"? Are these the same people who inspired the last one of these "Evil Bastards of journalism" comics?

 

[Izanagi009_v1legacy]

I clicked on the link and that was one of the worst pieces of Journalism I have ever seen.

Kickstarter is not meant to fund gossip sites and give money to dealers, it's to fund projects that would not see the light of day under normal circumstances

It's on Indiegogo. Kickstarter only let's Americans and the British use it.

Thank you for the clarification but it still is a horrible idea and one that ruins the reputation of crowd-funding

 

[DanielG]

OT: Seriously...they're publically announcing they intend to give crack dealers 200K...annnnnnnnd there's absolutely no legal problems with this? I know weed isn't looked on as harshly in Canada as it is in the US, but crack? And if the mayor actually does know these people...can't he have them arrested? Because...you know...they're frickin' crack dealers...

Ah, but they aren't giving them money for crack, the money is to purchase a video. There's nothing illegal about that. If they were giving them the money for crack... they could probably run for mayor.

 

[Weaver]

I clicked on the link and that was one of the worst pieces of Journalism I have ever seen.

Kickstarter is not meant to fund gossip sites and give money to dealers, it's to fund projects that would not see the light of day under normal circumstances

It's on Indiegogo. Kickstarter only let's Americans and the British use it.

Thank you for the clarification but it still is a horrible idea and one that ruins the reputation of crowd-funding

Yup! But as someone who lives in southern Ontario and loves Toronto I'd be incredibly eager to see Rob Ford out of office. He is ruining the city.

 

[Namechangeday]

Hi Gawker, nice to meet you. I keep hearing about you and I don't know whether I should punch you or shun you.

Also, I think Satan is bored of your goat sacrifices and wants some variety in life. Maybe next time you can sacrifice your magazine collection or your credit card, Gawker

 

[DrunkOnEstus]

You know, this means someone at Gawker either smokes crack themselves or is very deep in the crack smoking/dealing community themselves. How else did they find out that crack dealers had this video? Very classy, them and and people who've given them 74 grand so far.

 

[RJ 17]

OT: Seriously...they're publically announcing they intend to give crack dealers 200K...annnnnnnnd there's absolutely no legal problems with this? I know weed isn't looked on as harshly in Canada as it is in the US, but crack? And if the mayor actually does know these people...can't he have them arrested? Because...you know...they're frickin' crack dealers...

Ah, but they aren't giving them money for crack, the money is to purchase a video. There's nothing illegal about that. If they were giving them the money for crack... they could probably run for mayor.

I'd imagine they could be roped in as accomplices for essentially funding the start-up of a crack-ring in some other city, as that's what these dealers say they intend to use the money for. But then again I don't really care enough about this to delve in much further, so I don't particularly care even if I'm wrong.

 

[warmachine]

Not only is someone engaging in chequebook journalism, they're publicly asking for the money to do so.

What?

It's to pay for evidence of an actual, (presumably) criminal act that's in the public interest.

What?

It's to pay dealers of a particularly addictive drug.

What?

No one lacks integrity to this level. This is just a particularly cynical part of my subconscious messing with a lucid dream.

Wait, I'm awake? Stop the world! I wanna get off! I can't make myself bitter and cynical enough to cope with it any more.