OT and getting further OT all the time! Re: Off-topic, but interesting (Fiorina fired)

[Brad Parker]

"Eric Smith" wrote:
>Evan replied to me:
>> Wishing I didn't have to say this: Anyone who feels the way you do is a
>> fucking moron.

[this is so OT I feel compelled to insert some dithering noise]

wow.  Last time I checked Eric was a wizard.  Just ask that PDP-1 just
off 101 :-)

(and wow, was I surprised when I accidently went to www.pdp1.com)

Anyway,

Journalism is a very broad field.  If we're talking about industry
specific magazines, or industry 'trade rags', then I would say from
personal experience that the separation between the journalistic side
and the advertising side is nonexistant.

If a big advertiser leans on an editor, they will fold.  Trust me.  I've
seen many articles "modified" before publication.

I stand with Eric - follow the money...

-brad