...when its geek mods become apologists for the subjects they interview.
As promised, Glaser answered them himself rather than through PR people, but since part of a CEO's job is to be his company's number one booster it's not surprising that his answers have a high PR component to them; yours would too if you were in his position.
If someone responds to an interview request from Slashdot, they should be required to give us geeks the stright skinny. They may not, of course, but they should be held to that standard.
Since when is slashdot responsible for policing the integrity of those it interviews?
Slashdot is just a journalism medium. Questions were offered and answered. You're going to lose a lot of credibility as an interviewer if you come back and say "No those answers weren't good enough and they sound fishy, try again." The replies were a fair chance for the CEO to speak out. They choose how they convey messages, not slashdot.
Slashdot, the new filter for wusses who can't be bothered to form their own opi
Uhhh, did you just miss the part where Slashdot said they'd do the same thing in his place? That's where they step beyond explaining his behaviour to justifying it; guess what folks, that ain't journalism.
You're right, that's not journalism, that's editorial. Big deal.
If you wouldn't do the same thing in his place, then not only are you potentially a liar, but also not very smart.
Like any CEO or senior member of ANY company is going to put a negative spin on something. All of the answers appeared to be FACT. Not saying it is, because I can't validate it. A positive "spin" does not change it, it just alters it's presentation. It's called marketing... look into it.
Slashdot has jumped the shark... (Score:2, Insightful)
If someone responds to an interview request from Slashdot, they should be required to give us geeks the stright skinny. They may not, of course, but they should be held to that standard.
Re:Slashdot has jumped the shark... (Score:1)
Slashdot is just a journalism medium. Questions were offered and answered. You're going to lose a lot of credibility as an interviewer if you come back and say "No those answers weren't good enough and they sound fishy, try again." The replies were a fair chance for the CEO to speak out. They choose how they convey messages, not slashdot.
Slashdot, the new filter for wusses who can't be bothered to form their own opi
Re:Slashdot has jumped the shark... (Score:1, Interesting)
Re:Slashdot has jumped the shark... (Score:1)
You're right, that's not journalism, that's editorial. Big deal.
If you wouldn't do the same thing in his place, then not only are you potentially a liar, but also not very smart.
Like any CEO or senior member of ANY company is going to put a negative spin on something. All of the answers appeared to be FACT. Not saying it is, because I can't validate it. A positive "spin" does not change it, it just alters it's presentation. It's called marketing... look into it.
No, actually... (Score:2)