Re: "PJ" widely respected

Posted Apr 10, 2011 7:41 UTC (Sun) by FlorianMueller (guest, #32048)
In reply to: PJ widely respected by brianomahoney
Parent article: Groklaw shutting down in May

I'm sure "PJ" has more followers in the open source community but those are mostly just credulous people who don't see through Groklaw's pseudolegal smokescreens. In terms of respect by professionals, my blog is in a far stronger position (even though it started only a year ago) than Groklaw ever was. IP professionals and top-tier media turn to my blog for serious analysis, not to Groklaw. Just this week I was quoted by the Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, BBC News, law.com, and Bloomberg. The week before, by CNN.com, Reuters, etc. That's because professionals look for serious analysis, not propaganda meant to misinform a community and then, with the help of censorship, misrepresent that community's positions to the rest of the world.

Re: "PJ" widely respected

Posted Apr 10, 2011 7:56 UTC (Sun) by swetland (guest, #63414) [Link] (4 responses)

Yes, you are very effective at getting media coverage for your blogging.

*polite clapping*

One might find allegations about "propaganda meant to misinform a community" especially ironic given this context. I certainly do.

Who do you work for again, Mr Mueller?

Re: "PJ" widely respected

Posted Apr 10, 2011 8:07 UTC (Sun) by FlorianMueller (guest, #32048) [Link] (3 responses)

The only reason for that media coverage is the fact that I provide analysis that is apparently considered useful by professionals.

I publish my own opinions only and we've had the question before.

Re: "PJ" widely respected

Posted Apr 10, 2011 8:54 UTC (Sun) by job (guest, #670) [Link]

That you do, but it would be more credible if your readers were informed who your clients are that pay for these opinions.

Re: "PJ" widely respected

Posted Apr 10, 2011 9:58 UTC (Sun) by stumbles (guest, #8796) [Link]

That much I doubt.

Re: "PJ" widely respected

Posted Apr 13, 2011 2:52 UTC (Wed) by CChittleborough (subscriber, #60775) [Link]

> I publish my own opinions only and we've had the question before.
But, AFAIK, we still haven't had an answer, only vague hand-waving.

Re: "PJ" widely respected

Posted Apr 10, 2011 16:56 UTC (Sun) by nix (subscriber, #2304) [Link]

Wow. You beat Groklaw for sheer unmitigated gall and arrogance, I must say.

Do you *try* to come across as unpleasant, sneering, and jealous, or is it native talent?