Comments on: My Take on the b5media Implosion http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/ Cool Movie and TV News & Reviews Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:06:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ron S. Doyle http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Ron S. Doyle Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:42:53 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-94 You're a class act, Jane. Kudos to you for posting this, and congratulations on your newfound independence! You’re a class act, Jane. Kudos to you for posting this, and congratulations on your newfound independence!

]]> By: Sarah Henry http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Sarah Henry Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:58:51 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-88 I wish you every success with your new solo cinematic site. I'm sure your loyal readers will come find film gecko in its new home on the web. I wish you every success with your new solo cinematic site. I’m sure your loyal readers will come find film gecko in its new home on the web.

]]> By: Lauren Katulka http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Lauren Katulka Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:05:40 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-87 Thanks for the great post Jane. Yours was one of the blogs I used to follow, so it's great to see you're still kicking around. Like you, I've also picked up and moved on to a new blog. I think it speaks volumes that we cared so much about our topic that we'd write on it without the guaranteed pay-cheque at the end of the month. It's very sad that b5media didn't value people with that kind of passion, but I'm trying to look at it as an opportunity. While it's kind of disheartening to see the fall in traffic that starting again has caused, at least I know I'm not doing so completely. They might have been able to take my blog, but they can't take my contacts in the industry and my love of what I do. I'll definitely add your new URL to my blog roll :-). Thanks for the great post Jane. Yours was one of the blogs I used to follow, so it’s great to see you’re still kicking around. Like you, I’ve also picked up and moved on to a new blog. I think it speaks volumes that we cared so much about our topic that we’d write on it without the guaranteed pay-cheque at the end of the month. It’s very sad that b5media didn’t value people with that kind of passion, but I’m trying to look at it as an opportunity. While it’s kind of disheartening to see the fall in traffic that starting again has caused, at least I know I’m not doing so completely. They might have been able to take my blog, but they can’t take my contacts in the industry and my love of what I do. I’ll definitely add your new URL to my blog roll :-) .

]]> By: Melanie http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Melanie Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:42:51 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-86 It is a small world and memories are long. There is no telling what their long term repercussions will be. I'm glad you could at least get the .net registration! It is a small world and memories are long. There is no telling what their long term repercussions will be. I’m glad you could at least get the .net registration!

]]> By: Claudine M Jalajas http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Claudine M Jalajas Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:07:08 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-85 I honestly cannot imagine why they thought this was a good idea? It's just so bizarre. I'm glad you're moving forward now though.. looking forward to reading more. I honestly cannot imagine why they thought this was a good idea? It’s just so bizarre. I’m glad you’re moving forward now though.. looking forward to reading more.

]]> By: MarthaAndMe http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-79 MarthaAndMe Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:31:10 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-79 I'm glad you're on your own and I know this blog will be popular. I have to say I love checking in here and reading your great posts. I’m glad you’re on your own and I know this blog will be popular. I have to say I love checking in here and reading your great posts.

]]> By: Sheryl http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Sheryl Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:29:37 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-78 What a shame to be treated so poorly. That really stinks. But good for you for pulling yourself up and creating something even better. What a shame to be treated so poorly. That really stinks. But good for you for pulling yourself up and creating something even better.

]]> By: Shai Coggins http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Shai Coggins Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:02:28 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-74 Jane: You are one of the most talented bloggers/writers I know and it is a shame that even with everything you've done, you weren't immune to the unfortunate situation. :( I know you'll do just great. You're right when you said that you're just that kind of person who moves on. I'm sure you will - and with great flair. Do take care always. And, I wish you all the best. Jane: You are one of the most talented bloggers/writers I know and it is a shame that even with everything you’ve done, you weren’t immune to the unfortunate situation. :( I know you’ll do just great. You’re right when you said that you’re just that kind of person who moves on. I’m sure you will – and with great flair. Do take care always. And, I wish you all the best.

]]> By: Bnpositive http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Bnpositive Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:11:59 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-73 Jane, so great to read your feelings about the recent experience with b5media. It mirrors what just about everyone else I've heard from feels. We understand things change and you needed to head a different direction. If we'd known about the changes, I think some of us would have chosen not to move forward with b5. It would have been nice to say farewell and let our readers know where they could find us in the future. Jane, so great to read your feelings about the recent experience with b5media. It mirrors what just about everyone else I’ve heard from feels. We understand things change and you needed to head a different direction. If we’d known about the changes, I think some of us would have chosen not to move forward with b5. It would have been nice to say farewell and let our readers know where they could find us in the future.

]]> By: Maria http://www.filmgecko.net/2010/03/10/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Maria Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:11:36 +0000 http://www.filmgecko.net/my-take-on-the-b5media-implosion/#comment-72 What a classy take on the situation, Jane! I also started my own site after being let go from the Entertainment site. It's not worth it to put so much time and energy to be let go like this. Their reasons for not letting anyone tell their readers is pretty clear to me: they wanted to be able to redirect the sites and not lose any RSS subscribers, etc. Which you know, fine: all's fair in love and blogging. It's just business and I learned a lot from it. And you know, it's great that they're building new sites that cater to a young, NYC-centric crowd. That's a very under served demographic. Good for them! What a classy take on the situation, Jane! I also started my own site after being let go from the Entertainment site. It’s not worth it to put so much time and energy to be let go like this. Their reasons for not letting anyone tell their readers is pretty clear to me: they wanted to be able to redirect the sites and not lose any RSS subscribers, etc. Which you know, fine: all’s fair in love and blogging. It’s just business and I learned a lot from it.

And you know, it’s great that they’re building new sites that cater to a young, NYC-centric crowd. That’s a very under served demographic. Good for them!

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