Comments on: When Can One Criticize China?

By: Bobby

Bobby — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:49:34 +0000

“Ermre”
Which paper do you work for again? You’re based in Beijing right? Or is it supposed to be Hong Kong?

And what value did your trolling add to the dialogue? I’m confused. In your original comment you fail to even mention any substance of anything that anyone said. I look forward to reading your high-level journalism soon.

By: Ermre D'Silva

Ermre D'Silva — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:18:19 +0000

Comments confirming my theory that blogging is indeed the lowest form of journalism. Nothing but insults and provacation.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:07:21 +0000

Dear “Emre”

Stop being a troll and hiding under pseudonyms. It seems quite obvious that you and Pete and Hugh are all the same person. It’s all quite sad.

I am a professional banker from a reputable organisation somewhere. I suggest if you have an interest in being successful like I am, a successful banker from an unnamed corporation, perhaps you should get an MBA degree. You know I am successful and important, because I keep telling people so.

It’s pathetic to see an accomplished journalist like you, who of course doesn’t register on google, even though you surely exist, troll the internet picking fights. Go back into your hole.

By: Ermre D'Silva

Ermre D'Silva — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:34:26 +0000

I work in journalism in HK and I have to tell you your basic China blogs have a very poor reputation here. There is very little original commentary, mostly just hot aired twaddle and amateur pontificating. I would also concur with the observation that most of the blogs have had an anto-China bias towards the Olympics, including this one. Josh is obviously an intelligent guy, however his work and observations on matters of China leave me to believe he is somewhat confused when it comes to the nature of China. One suspects he’s a late student or an English teacher, rather than anyone of particular professional standing. That said, he at least permits such commentary on his site. Others are rather more aggressive when it comes to having their self-important precious views challenged online. Blogging is, after all, the lowest form of journalism, and thankfully is largely ignored. If Josh and his ilk want to make a career out of this I’d suggest they get a degree in journalism and learn about real reporting, journalistic research and keeping personal views out of a good story.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:02:57 +0000

Hugh- To whom/what are you referring? Could you be any more vague and cryptic?

By: Hugh Davids

Hugh Davids — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:40:24 +0000

There has been a lot of China bashing going on. Funny how those who do it are immediately up in arms about any criticism directed at them instead when it heads their way. The expatriate critics hate to be criticised. Facists.

By: nanheyangrouchuan

nanheyangrouchuan — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:35:51 +0000

When can one criticize China? When exhaling, as that is the mechanism that powers your vocal chords.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:56:12 +0000

@ Neddy

I don’t ban people, and I wasn’t trying to single you out.

By: revi

revi — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:05:04 +0000

@Neddy

The twenty-something crowd are ALWAYS a different kettle of fish no matter what culture or society, thats their nature for better or worse.

By: Neddy

Neddy — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:50:42 +0000

I hear you, Josh, and I don’t wish to get banned on a good blog. But one name was conspicuously missing in your list…
revi, thanks for responding. My “observed reality” quip really meant “in my own experience”. This experience refers mostly to what’s going on the web. In person-to-person situations, I am with you, absolutely. Never had any problems there, and especially not with the elder generation. Now some of the twenty-something crowd are a different kettle of fish, but that’s a story which belongs to another thread.