MEMO: CARTOON NETWORK PRESIDENT RESIGNS OVER BOSTON BOMB SCARE BLUNDER
Fri Feb 9 2007 13:56:11 ET
To: Colleagues
From: Jim Samples
I am sure you are aware of recent events in which a component of an Adult Swim marketing campaign made Turner Broadcasting the unintended focus of controversy in Boston and around the world. I deeply regret the negative publicity and expense caused to our company as a result of this campaign. As general manager of Cartoon Network, I feel compelled to step down, effective immediately, in recognition of the gravity of the situation that occurred under my watch. ItÕs my hope that my decision allows us to put this chapter behind us and get back to our mission of delivering unrivaled original animated entertainment for consumers of all ages. As for me, there will be new professional challenges ahead that will make the most of the experiences IÕve had as part of this remarkable company. Through my 13 years at the company I have found myself continuously in awe of the talented artists and business people surrounding me, from those who realize their vision in creating a cartoon to those who so brilliantly deliver the animation to viewers. I will always cherish the experience of having worked with you. I appreciate the support that you have shown me. As a friend and a fan, I also look forward to seeing your best and most personally fulfilling work yet. Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang and each of you deserve nothing less.
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So apparently HE didn’t think it was pointless…
is a total non-sequitor to the article.
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Read what it says, not what you fervently wish it said.
I don’t think Boston’s hysterical overreaction was pointless either, I think it was a major scandal that calls for investigation. Now, to take that memo at face value, he’s not saying he did anything wrong, and he’s not saying his company did anything wrong. He’s saying they unintentionally became the focus of controversy. In my view, Boston caused that through poor decisionmaking and bad policy, and he may have been trapped into this decision because of the results of that.
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It would be pointless to argue about whether “it was pointless” or not. That’s a strawman.
However, I do think it is accurate.
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And if it was just a kerfluffle, an overreaction, I wouldn’t be resigning from my job of 13 years. Apparently, CN and TB are taking this seriously.
in the act or statement supports the idea that Boston did not hysterically overreact. It’s not there.
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I guess your strategy is to just keep pretending it is.
Drudge doesn’t facilitate FACTS very well.
but when did facts ever get in the way of Peter’s pronouncements?
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My working theory is David keeps her around as a form of Republican court jester. Like Jacoby at the Globe.
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More to the point, any one else notice the irony of a member of Citizens for Limited Taxation ranting about the Mooninite Affair’s effect on the common people?
…Doesn’t anyone else believe that this resignation is a bit excessive?