I'm sorry to say that these idiots are from my region. Boy I bet this kind of
letter
really helps to make us look credible. Making fun of the length of the
media's work
week will really further our cause. I'm sure this will get them to come out
Sunday.
Downing other sports or activities is such a great way to get others involved
in
Auto-X.
Paul, Team Laughing Stock accepts the laughable but not the stupid. Just shut
up
Mike B.TL#1
washburn wrote:
> DUELRACER@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > --part1_a422655d.246bc3f3_boundary
> >
> > I thought you guys might like this, it was sent to Channel 4 by Ken and
> > Chelsea Snyder.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> Frankly, if I was a reporter and received this, it would be instantly
> circular filed. There would be no chance of coverage then.
>
> We need to be tactful and always remain positive in our approach to the
> media. This note seethed with contempt for the reporters, but then
> asked "why don't you come out to cover us?". They don't "owe" us
> anything. They would just as soon do a fluff assignment at the kids
> softball game. Make it easy and fun for them, find a car guy reporter
> and invite them to co-drive a car for free, attach an event to a special
> cause or make it a memorial somethingorother event, whatever. Make the
> investment in your personal time to make regular and freindly contact
> with them. Sooner or later, they will hit a slow day and think, "hey,
> what about that nice guy/gal who keeps telling about some local
> racing...." Sorry, but I feel that the message you forwarded (but
> didn't write) gives a bad impression and mis-represents the autocross
> community in general.
> --
> Patrick Washburn <washburn@dwave.net>
> Wausau, WI Land of Cheese
> 95 DS Neon
> Moooooooooo.
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