The Last Stand
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On Fun, success part of soccer weekend’s draw
July 30, 2008 at 3:17 p.m.
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welivesoccer4:
Thank you for bringing the mistake to our attention. The online version of the story has been corrected, and a correction has been published in the print version of the Steamboat Today.
I'm sorry for the mistake.
Brent Boyer
Editor, Steamboat Pilot & Today
(970) 871-4221
On Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
July 24, 2008 at 1:44 p.m.
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All:
Many of you have raised valid points about the pending change. I will attempt to answer a few of those questions/concerns before my next meeting.
The Pilot & Today will NOT sell or otherwise distribute user identities or information to marketing agencies. User information similarly will NOT be given to curious readers or others upset about particular posts, etc. Only a couple of Pilot & Today Web site administrators, myself included, will have access to the user database.
The basic information we are asking for (name, date of birth, gender, zip code and telephone number) are simply pieces of information that can help us verify your identity. It is the minimum we felt was required to help ensure accuracy.
This change has been in the works for several months, pending changes to our site administration programming. That work was completed last week; hence the announcement of the changes today.
The goal is not to stifle comments or pander to any particular group. As I stated in my column, the goal is simply to elevate the quality of the discussions that take place on our forum. I think those of you who have talked to me about this particular issue know that those are my true intentions. The bottom line is we're trying to preserve anonymity here while also adding a quality control element.
Brent Boyer
On Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
July 24, 2008 at 7:52 a.m.
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JustAsking:
Yes, I have heard of Mark Twain. And I am sure his publisher — his nephew, Charles Webster — knew he was Samuel Clemens. At least that’s who Webster made the checks out to.
All:
I'm off to work the volunteer playground build at Soda Creek this morning. I'll be happy to address many of these other questions when I return to the office this afternoon.
Thanks,
Brent Boyer
Editor, Steamboat Pilot & Today
On The Record for June 14
June 16, 2008 at 4:21 p.m.
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toe_cutter:
We neglected to post the Jail Report and The Record to our Web site over the weekend. The editorial cartoon also was missing. Both are now online:
http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2008/…
http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2008/…
Thanks for pointing out the omission.
Brent Boyer
Editor, Steamboat Pilot & Today
On U.S. 40 work continues
June 4, 2008 at 9:27 a.m.
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Festus,
A valid point that shouldn't have been overlooked in the article. Mile marker 129 is just west of Steamboat Springs city limits, past the Snow Bowl.
Brent Boyer
Editor, Steamboat Pilot & Today
On John F. Russell: Lalive weighs her options
June 2, 2008 at 7:47 a.m.
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beentheredonethat:
This article is John's weekly sports column. It appears every week on the front page of the Sunday Pilot & Today sports section. As with most newspaper columns, it is commentary and opinion on a subject of the writer's choosing.
The easiest way to distinguish between news stories and columns on our Web edition is by the headline. We post all columns and opinion pieces so they include the author's name followed by a colon and the title of the piece. By doing so, we are indicating that this piece and the views expressed within it are the opinion of the author.
Thanks for reading,
Brent Boyer
Editor, Steamboat Pilot & Today
On Explosion blacks out Steamboat
May 27, 2008 at 2:11 p.m.
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nmyopinon and others:
We were able to send out several cell phone breaking news text alerts Sunday night to provide some basic information about the blackout. I encourage everyone to sign up for this free service from the Pilot & Today.
To sign up, click on the “E-mail alerts” link at the top right corner of any Pilot & Today Web page. From there, you can sign up for weather, breaking news and sports score alerts. Alerts can be sent to e-mail accounts, cell phones or both.
I'm more than happy to help anyone who needs assistance with our breaking news alert feature.
Brent Boyer
Editor, Pilot & Today
(970) 871-4221
bboyer@steamboatpilot.com
On steamboatpilot.com doesn't load in the morning
April 23, 2008 at 11:53 a.m.
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Corduroy and Matt:
I've been experiencing the same problem on my computer, and it's helpful (albeit unfortunate) to know I'm not the only one.
I have contacted our IT department to look into the issue. I'll keep you posted as I learn more.
My apologies in advance for the inconvenience.
Brent Boyer
Editor, Pilot & Today
On Conservative commentary: Coming home to the Grand Old Party
April 7, 2008 at 8:41 a.m.
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60408:
We have tried for months and months to encourage a group of local Democrats, or at least those who would be considered more “liberal,” to author commentaries to run alongside the weekly conservative commentaries. No luck so far. If you or anyone you know has an interest, please contact me and send me a sample of your work.
The space is there, the interest apparently isn't.
I would also remind you that nationally syndicated columnists such as Maureen Dowd, Bob Herbert, Paul Krugman and others make near-daily appearances in our opinion pages. We try to balance those pages with a “conservative” and “liberal” columnist.
Thank you for your feedback.
Brent Boyer
Editor, Steamboat Pilot & Today
(970) 871-4221
bboyer@steamboatpilot.com
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On Comment policy takes effect
August 5, 2008 at 2:19 p.m.
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Scott:
You went through the verification process and provided your real name and your real cell phone number. Additional information such as date of birth, zip code and gender are pieces of data that can help us confirm the identities of users.
Given our past interactions, including our conversation yesterday, I knew that you were indeed who you said you were. Therefore, we verified you as a user. Your gender and zip code were updated for accuracy purposes.
The bottom line is we're most interested in ensuring a registered user is who they say they are. In your case, we could confirm that with 100 percent certainty. You are an exception in that regard, and other users who attempt to give us false information (indeed there already have been a couple) will not be verified.
Brent