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    Just a friendly reminder - I had to remove a post at the request of a school because of they said it contained inaccurate private information about a member of the college hockey community. Please stick to discussions about confirmed news. Thanks!

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    Yeah, it was confirmed this morning by a 40-year friend of Coach Baldarotta.
    Last edited by HockeyFanAttic; 09-30-2009, 02:15 PM.

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    • #3
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      And Chris, here's what the response should have been, "I see nothing in the post that's inaccurate...Would you like to comment on the situation?"

      THAT'S what a reporter does.

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        Originally posted by HockeyFanAttic View Post
        And Chris, here's what the response should have been, "I see nothing in the post that's inaccurate...Would you like to comment on the situation?"

        THAT'S what a reporter does.
        If you're referring to running a story based on unsubstantiated information and THEN expecting someone to come out to confirm, deny or elaborate, then no, that's not what a reporter does. That's what a hatchet man does. That's what a third-rate blogspot wanna-be "reporter" does.

        A reporter gets his facts straight, then runs a story.
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          Originally posted by MikeAnderson View Post
          If you're referring to running a story based on unsubstantiated information and THEN expecting someone to come out to confirm, deny or elaborate, then no, that's not what a reporter does. That's what a hatchet man does. That's what a third-rate blogspot wanna-be "reporter" does.

          A reporter gets his facts straight, then runs a story.
          Maybe I know something that you don't about who knows what Mike. Maybe I know that USCHO already knows the facts and is holding onto them for whatever reason. But that couldn't be right, could it? Nah, I've only known the man for 21 years.

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            Not sure about the specifics of the initial post, but it's not good. In fact, it sucks.
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            • #7
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              Originally posted by Wormser-PointRC View Post
              Not sure about the specifics of the initial post, but it's not good. In fact, it sucks.
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              • #8
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                Originally posted by HockeyFanAttic View Post
                Maybe I know something that you don't about who knows what Mike. Maybe I know that USCHO already knows the facts and is holding onto them for whatever reason. But that couldn't be right, could it? Nah, I've only known the man for 21 years.
                This is a college hockey board with posts. I don't get how Chris is supposed act like a reporter about something someone posted. If he was going to be writing a story that is different.

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                • #9
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                  The only reliable source willing to go on the record says portions of the information leaked are not true. Based on that and on the level of personal information that would be disclosed, I made the decision to shut it down pending more accurate, on the record information.

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                  • #10
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                    Chris

                    That's nice, but it seems that the ONLY information on D-III comes from this message board, not the front page. It was on this board that we find out that coaches have been hired, championship venues have changed, and even the FINAL score of the D-III men's championship.

                    It seems that D-III is an afterthought, or at worst, the ignored step-child of USCHO. Honestly, I'd love to help, but I'm a good 8 hrs from the nearest MASCAC school and don't have the personal resources to give the MASCAC the coverage they deserve.
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                    • #11
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                      Originally posted by joecct View Post
                      Chris

                      That's nice, but it seems that the ONLY information on D-III comes from this message board, not the front page. It was on this board that we find out that coaches have been hired, championship venues have changed, and even the FINAL score of the D-III men's championship.

                      It seems that D-III is an afterthought, or at worst, the ignored step-child of USCHO. Honestly, I'd love to help, but I'm a good 8 hrs from the nearest MASCAC school and don't have the personal resources to give the MASCAC the coverage they deserve.
                      I know your frustration about the lack of news, and I share it. We lost our best "reporter" when RIT, and by extension Chris, went Div I. However, the lack of information can't allow people to post rumors and unsubstantiated stories on this board. It's too easy here, as we all know, to hide behind an anonymous user name. We've also seen too many people come on here with an ax to grind. "I heard from someone close to the program" is not good enough. It's also way too easy for any of us to get it wrong. That's not fair to the school or any individuals that may be harmed. It may also open USCHO to litigation that could shut this site down - then where would we get any information at all?
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                      • #12
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                        Originally posted by joecct View Post
                        Chris

                        That's nice, but it seems that the ONLY information on D-III comes from this message board, not the front page. It was on this board that we find out that coaches have been hired, championship venues have changed, and even the FINAL score of the D-III men's championship.

                        It seems that D-III is an afterthought, or at worst, the ignored step-child of USCHO. Honestly, I'd love to help, but I'm a good 8 hrs from the nearest MASCAC school and don't have the personal resources to give the MASCAC the coverage they deserve.
                        I agree with the premise of the thread that rumors are bad, but as far as real news you are being more than fair with your assessment.
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                          I disagree with the premise of the thread that rumors are bad. I have a journalism degree, and I understand that true journalism needs to be told, but this is a fan blog forum, and truthfully I think that all rules are off. If this were FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, etc., I believe that they would have to have their facts straight before breaking a story, but it isn't. I also have no problem with Chris editing what should be printed and what should not.
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                          • #14
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                            Originally posted by jabber811 View Post
                            I disagree with the premise of the thread that rumors are bad. I have a journalism degree, and I understand that true journalism needs to be told, but this is a fan blog forum, and truthfully I think that all rules are off. If this were FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, etc., I believe that they would have to have their facts straight before breaking a story, but it isn't. I also have no problem with Chris editing what should be printed and what should not.
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                            • #15
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                              That would be fine with me. Anyone with a journalism degree knows that it doesn't pay **** and you work too many hours for no god**** reason.
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