After reading many comments along the lines of “David and Jason are the last good writers remaining” on this site recently, I suspect that Rory had his strawman argument all prewritten for this inevitable day. Sadly, he seems to have missed the point (which you articulated quite well), and I think that’s emblematic of…
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Really??? Your response is to attack the readers after losing two beloved writers, both of which had far more to do with the success of this site than you have? If you actually give a damn, read the comments. Why is it that so many people specifically mention how good Mercedes is in their comment? What is it about her…
telling your readers to grow up is decidedly immature. perhaps you should consider your own advice because taken as it is written - it is condescending and insulting.
< First, grow up. Millions of people read this site, if you want to stop, go with god.>
That was an epically bad take, and those takes seem to be the only reason Erin is here.
this smug ass response is like the icing on the cake for me leaving. i was already out the door anyway, but i kept coming back for torch and tracy. but this attitude right here seems to be taking over the culture of the writers at jalopnik and i have to think it’s souring the taste of many who might still read this…
Ah yes, a “site for us” that is consistently broken, and many content writers who just appear lazy and/or don’t give a shit.
First, grow up. Millions of people read this site, if you want to stop, go with god.
You sonuvabitch, I’m in!
If your first reaction is “Grow up” then you are missing the point. Here is an opportunity for you to step in and reassure the folks who frequent this site that while you are losing two unique voices, you have many more that are committed to continue on the tradition of what made Jalopnik great: unique and irreverent…
Well said. The comment section on this article is basically a wake for the Jalopnik that once was.
Two of three remaining worthwhile writers are leaving the ship. It will be hard for Mercedes to steer the Jalopnik off that iceberg.
“Millions of people read this site”
Better yet:
https://www.theautopian.com/car-news/welcome-to-the-autopian-the-ultimate-car-website-for-the-people/
Thanks so much to both of you for the quality journalism and insane ramblings (you can choose who gets which accolade).
The drive and its comments section that makes Kinja look good.
Welp, I guess that’s the end of this place. I was enjoying watching it burn, but I guess we’re down to embers now. I kinda feel bad for all the new hires.
“sitting ducks”? My kids got it and didn’t even feel it. My wife and I had a rough week when we had it (we’re both vaxed), which was fortunately over the holidays anyway, but I’m not seeing kinds being at much risk unless they have other compounding health issues.