Ever been contacted by reporters about a post?

UglyBolloxFace · 18-04-2011 03:36PM #1

Well as above, have any reporters ever gotten in touch with you, by PM or otherwise, about one of your posts?

I have...and I'm not sure whether to sell the story or not. I'm no fan of (tabloid) journalists, so that's hindering my decision.

So, what would you do? Have you ever been approached?

-UBF

maximoose · 18-04-2011 03:37PM

UglyBolloxFace wrote: »

Well as above, have any reporters ever gotten in touch with you, by PM or otherwise, about one of your posts?

I have...and I'm not sure whether to sell the story or not. I'm no fan of (tabloid) journalists, so that's hindering my decision.

So, what would you do? Have you ever been approached?

-UBF

Spill the beans please.

sbsquarepants · 18-04-2011 03:37PM

Have you been screwing a footballer?:eek:

NTMK · 18-04-2011 03:37PM

UglyBolloxFace wrote: »

Well as above, have any reporters ever gotten in touch with you, by PM or otherwise, about one of your posts?

I have...and I'm not sure whether to sell the story or not. I'm no fan of (tabloid) journalists, so that's hindering my decision.

So, what would you do? Have you ever been approached?

-UBF

Respond on the condition your username is used in the article

OutlawPete · 18-04-2011 03:38PM

Yes, it was the National Enquirer and they wanted to know had my TV really died.

UglyBolloxFace · 18-04-2011 03:38PM

NTMK wrote: »

Respond on the condition your username is used in the article

Would they allow that? If so, I'll be doing it!

Nate--IRL-- · 18-04-2011 03:38PM

Regardless of what any journalist says, they'll just print what they like. Whether that affects you positively or negatively they won't give a ****.

Nate

kfallon · 18-04-2011 03:38PM

The NOTW been after me for years, trying to say I fix races and the like, even the BHA got involved but it was thrown out of court!

Had enough of the tabloids to last me a lifetime!

Duggy747 · 18-04-2011 03:38PM

Nope, I'm the only person who reads my posts anyways.

You can't just tell us something like that and NOT tell us what the post was!

*pulls up chair*

So?.............

UglyBolloxFace · 18-04-2011 03:39PM

Nate--IRL-- wrote: »

Regardless of what any journalist says, they'll just print what they like. Whether that affects you positively or negatively they won't give a ****.

Nate

Yeah I have thought about that aspect of their 'integrity'. And have also mentioned it to them. But I have said I want everything in writing - so if I do go ahead with it, would they be 'contractually' obliged by this agreement?

JBnaglfar · 18-04-2011 03:40PM

NTMK wrote: »

Respond on the condition your username is used in the article

I was going to say the same thing, so go for it OP.

UglyBolloxFace · 18-04-2011 03:41PM

kfallon wrote: »

The NOTW been after me for years, trying to say I fix races and the like, even the BHA got involved but it was thrown out of court!

Had enough of the tabloids to last me a lifetime!

What...the hell...are you the actual Kieren Fallon?

Orando Broom · 18-04-2011 03:41PM

The Bank Letter, FTW? Probably the Sun. ask for at least a grand off them. If you have the letter 2.5k. No joke.

murphym7 · 18-04-2011 03:41PM

Yes - to ask permission to quote it. No problems with it really, in fact the journo made it clear within the thread who they were and that they were looking for opinion on something.

FatherLen · 18-04-2011 03:41PM

none of my post stay focused enough to attract any waffles!

18-04-2011 03:42PM

No I have not, I doubt anyone cares about half my posts anyway!

Shivers26 · 18-04-2011 03:42PM

I've never been directly contacted but another website I use featured fairly heavily in an article and posts were quoted.
I've heard topics that were discussed on boards on a particular day get discussed on radio talk shows and stuff but I dont recall ever hearing specific user names mentioned.

UglyBolloxFace · 18-04-2011 03:42PM

Duggy747 wrote: »

Nope, I'm the only person who reads my posts anyways.

You can't just tell us something like that and NOT tell us what the post was!

*pulls up chair*

So?.............

My post about a certain bank calling me a 'cúnt'. But then again, I don't really want to be getting involved with journalists, so maybe best to tell me to fook off.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 18-04-2011 03:42PM

NTMK wrote: »

Respond on the condition your username is used in the article

... and then change your username to Dr. Bollocko.

mikemac · 18-04-2011 03:43PM

I've done a few interviews but that was for Phd students on boards

No reporters ever contacted me

AnonoBoy · 18-04-2011 03:43PM

I've been quoted in some Sunday tabloid apparently. Didn't see it myself but another user told me.

Something about Chatroulette I think.

But nobody contacted me beforehand.

The b*stards.

UglyBolloxFace · 18-04-2011 03:43PM

Orando Broom wrote: »

The Bank Letter, FTW? Probably the Sun. ask for at least a grand off them. If you have the letter 2.5k. No joke.

That's the one. I have the letter and everything else - 2.5k?:eek: Really?

Nate--IRL-- · 18-04-2011 03:46PM

UglyBolloxFace wrote: »

Yeah I have thought about that aspect of their 'integrity'. And have also mentioned it to them. But I have said I want everything in writing - so if I do go ahead with it, would they be 'contractually' obliged by this agreement?

They have ways of saying things without "saying" them. Like "It was Alleged that..." They can quote out of context etc etc.... They are very adept at twisting stories, this is their job.

If you do decide to go ahead with it, just remember the output is out of your control and you have no comeback.

Nate

CathyMoran · 18-04-2011 03:48PM

I posted something on a facebook site and got a journalist contacting my husband and brother over it as I had my profile set to private (it was in connection with illness) - I did not like the way that she hastled my family and cut all links with that particular site.

Lillylilly · 18-04-2011 03:49PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

I've been quoted in some Sunday tabloid apparently. Didn't see it myself but another user told me.

Something about Chatroulette I think.

But nobody contacted me beforehand.

The b*stards.

I saw that in the paper. I was the one who told IvySlayer about you and his/her posts being quoted!!!

Orando Broom · 18-04-2011 03:50PM

UglyBolloxFace wrote: »

That's the one. I have the letter and everything else - 2.5k?:eek: Really?

I know of a guy who got a grand for some made up bull**** once he produced a picture. One internet search later and voila, €1000.

Worth a shot. Just bear in mind Journos for red tops are no playthings.

pickarooney · 18-04-2011 03:54PM

FatherLen wrote: »

none of my post stay focused enough to attract any waffles!

bluewolf wrote: »

No I have not, I doubt anyone cares about half my posts anyway!

Your bluewaffles?

Oranage2 · 18-04-2011 03:54PM

How much they offer and for what story?

kfallon · 18-04-2011 03:55PM

UglyBolloxFace wrote: »

What...the hell...are you the actual Kieren Fallon?

Shhhhhhhhh................

Guy:Incognito · 18-04-2011 03:56PM

UglyBolloxFace wrote: »

Well as above, have any reporters ever gotten in touch with you, by PM or otherwise, about one of your posts?

I have...and I'm not sure whether to sell the story or not. I'm no fan of (tabloid) journalists, so that's hindering my decision.

So, what would you do? Have you ever been approached?

-UBF

Someone really wanted to use the line "one poster, UglyBolloxFace, had this to say............." in some form of print media ?

squod · 18-04-2011 04:01PM

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Someone really wanted to use the line "one poster, UglyBolloxFace, had this to say............." in some form of print media ?

No-one ever remembers the little boys name, only that he put his finger in a dyke.

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