Even when The Cincinnati Enquirer gets mad about something, they can’t help but rip somebody else off. That “mad as hell” line they’re using has been lifted from a famous move—“Network”—released in 1976.
Actually “they” is the editor of The Enquirer. He and other editors at Gannett-owned newspapers are upset that other websites, bloggers—whatever—are ripping off their content.
Of course, this is the pot totally calling the kettle black. The Enquirer is famous for doing the exact same thing. Bill Sloat at The Daily Bellwether does an excellent job in pointing this out.
Here’s another example that proves that point. Back in January, Metromix—you know, that fake alternative newsweekly owned by The Enquirer—made the attempt to rip off CityBeat’s “Best Of” trademark. It didn’t take long for CityBeat to shut that bullshit down.
The reality at The Enquirer is this: I think they’re “mad as hell” because they can’t have it both ways.
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In the photo, is that Roger Ach?
The Enquirer will do whatever the Enquirer thinks it can get away with. The attempt to rip off “Best of” is a perfect example of what they are capable of.
They give other publications no respect at all, yet they think they deserve it. Pretty much bullshit, isn’t it?
Any estimate on the percentage of “stolen stories” it gets from other media, like the Dayton Daily News?
The Cincinnati Enquirer is regarded as one of the worst newspapers in the United States. Looking at their daily content proves that, so are we suppose to take their “complaints” seriously? How can you take a joke seriously?
Interesting question from Rick, but I have no percentages. All I know is I also get the Dayton Daily News and the Enquirer at home and I always read somewhat local stores in the Dayton paper first, then the next day, read basically the same thing in The Enquirer. For me, I’m always a little surprised when I find something in The Enquirer that is actually being reported by a local reporter.
Metromix is a joke. Ever notice how those boxes of theirs always remain full? Does anyone ever read it?
I only pick up Metromix when I can’t find a City Beat or when their boxes are empty. It’s always pretty bad but at least the listings will do.
I loved the Bellwether report, what was said at the Beacon and what was said here. I also appreciate Cincinnati Nation who has promoted these “alternative” voices against the standard, same old, same old bullshit
The Enquirer “standing up,” being “mad as hell” is just a joke to all of us who follow real reporting. Even in the day when The Enquirer was just plain bad, at least some real reporting was done. Now? Nothing.
Look at the content. It’s mostly stories from the Associated Press and rip offs from other publications. Yes, it’s sad.
But we have CityBeat, CincyNation, the Beacon and here to maybe keep it real.
You know, it beats a blank.