Those Anarcho Punks Are Mysterious...

If you had press credentials, would you also have player access?

If so, maybe you could just send one of you who doesn’t drink or cheer at games? Oh wait…

The thing with bloggers and media credentials is that there’s such a wide variety of people that categorically fall into the “blogger” mold. Some DO want, and probably also deserve, media credentials, but at the same time I’m glad you’re here to remind people that it isn’t (and shouldn’t) always be the case.

were offered the credentials because I think it’s well-deserved, and I think you could have made a good decision either way.

It irritates me that bloggers are held to a different standard than a columnist, in that people believe bloggers supposedly don’t have any accountability and can say what they want, yet a columnist like Rosenbloom can call for the job of any and all managers or coaches in this town and still claim credibility (and access) because he writes for the Tribune.

But did you see that the Thrashers want to put Buff back on D? From GM Rick Dudley…

It’s a position that he likes to play. It’s a position that I thought he was well on his way to being a top, top defenseman in Chicago.

Just when you thought the Thrash were getting their shit together.

As always, you are entitled to your opinion. However, imo, nothing about a press pass would mean you would have to change your approach to how you write.

Personally, I didn’t think much of the Flyer’s bloggers with one exception. And that exception had to do with him having a press pass. Travis wrote an awesome article on his feelings when “watching the Hawks Celebrate winning the Cup on the Flyers home rink.”

He wrote that article from a “blogger’s” fan perspective and not a neutral journalistic point of view. Nothing about it was in any way negatively affected by his having the pass. And the truth was, he probably couldn’t have written it if he hadn’t had the pass to actually be there.

So sorry, but press pass does NOT equal being neutral. And it should have NO effect on anyone’s behavior when they aren’t using it.

is no one appreciates a greek chorus anymore

if you are worried that if you take them you will be forced to write ABC instead of XYZ and dont do it, whats the worst that can happen?

they take away your privileges and you go back to going to the games yourselves?

to me theres no downside…you get access for a while, you get to go games for free, and youd be able to pose the questions we all want answered (at least for a little while)

and who gives a shit if the “real” writers scoff at you while youre there…you havent cared up until now, why would you care then?

This from Bird Watchers Anonymous.

They can’t even do that, much less provide intelligent opinions on the facts they don’t know

But I like your principled stand on this.

But Bravo. Holding Principle over Material objects is something I admire in people, and am glad you all took that stance. I like the way SCH is, and am glad you wish too keep just as is and not even give the perception of being in someones back pocket. I enjoy watching you guys Flame Spray the Press (who all really seem to need it).

But Damn, it was the Stanley Cup Finals!

we’re less than six weeks from opening day.

your “can’t drink” argument is moot. you could have just snuck in some deep fried beer.

I remember when i used to like the music that they put out, and i have to say that when i seen them at fireside bowl before as the eternal cowboy came out was one of the best shows ive ever been two.

I thought there was a tonight we are going to give it 35% reference somewhere on here a bit back, but i didnt end up posting that i noticed the reference because i dont log on much to talk i just read.

I’d trust her to be able to maintain proper behavior over our 3 alcoholics leaders.

For the record, Sassone is usually pretty good in reporting, Rosenbloom is often good because he’s brutally honest (and gives hilarious cheap shots), but this site is the best place to get the best hockey analysis and the most honest appraisal of player performances. Other than the occasional irrational player hate (Sam and Buff, for example) this blog is simply the most intelligent Blackhawks coverage there is.

Sorry, that should read “Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks coverage.”

And the press people can’t cheer or celebrate? It’s sucks to be them.

(but not one that covers professional sports too often anymore in Chicago)

Watching a game as a fan vs watching the game as a photographer (like I do) is two different worlds. You have a job to do and nothing should get in the way of that job. I was on the street for the Hawks rally and biggest memory is not seeing the cup or the jubilation of the crowd. I remember watching the people jump the barriers and the CPD failing at crowd containment which made me miss pictures that my paper wanted (and i damn near got trampled because of a few mouth breathers).

I still made great pictures and had fun, but it’s different being a fan when you have to produce something.

If bloggers want to be credentialed, fine, go ahead. The big issue will be perception, so any fuck-up is going to get blown out of proportion. It’s a very fine line the bloggers will have to walk the first year or so. It will be hard and I hope whoever takes it remembers that with great credentials comes great responsibility (and mediocre food in the press box.)

getting put in the press box means no cheering and having to stay sober during a game, two things I personally cannot abide by.

It never stopped Hunter. I’m just sayin’.

Was just offered tix from one of my vendors to the Hawks game here in DC in March. One less thing to buy and more money for my Chicago trip in April.

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I don’t think there’s anywhere else to intelligently discuss the Blackhawks this summer. From meathead reactions to the Hawks’ summer moves on Facebook and Twitter, to the cesspool that is the comments section at Puck Daddy, to the general ignorance of the Hawks and their situation (see this post, including the author’s replies in the comments), this place keeps me sane!