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Friday, May 19, 2006

Albany Eye Survey.

Here at Upstream, we believe we have ascertained the identity of Albany Eye and have conclusive proof of that identity. However, we are not going to divulge the information for two reasons. One, Albany Eye has been good to us, and it would be unethical on our part to divulge such information. Secondly, we enjoy Albany Eye's posts and want to see his blog remain on the net.

We have never done a survey before, so here is our first. The question is "What would you do if you knew the identity of Albany Eye?"

You can only answer the survey once. The survey will close after we get 50 responses or one week from today, whichever comes first. Results of the poll will be published when it closes.

Click here to take survey

posted by Anonymous at 10:22 PM

9 Comments:

  • While it would satisfy intriquing minds, in the whole scheme of things who cares? Why does anyone need to know?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:15 AM  

  • It is not unethical for an anonymous blogger to report on Capital Region media, but it is certainly unethical for the TU to attach its name to the arena. And considering that the paper's circulation is dwindling, it's unwise financially to invest $3.5 million in naming rights.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:39 PM  

  • I think it's fine - if newspapers and other media can used unnamed sources in their stories, it's good for the gander, so to speak. BTW, thanks for the blog - I enjoy it very much.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:24 PM  

  • suddenly the only thing on the eye is tongue in cheek recipes for salad and fajitas involving/named after a horse. what gives?

    its true that the albany eye has a narrow (unflinching) gaze, and i for one appreciate an effort to widen it, but why obliterate the past by removing the archives?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2:44 PM  

  • While it's been fun speculating on who the hell Eye is, it's also fun not knowing who the hell Eye is.

    That said, who is more qualified to blog about the media than someone who is in the media?
    Only someone in the know can know what's interesting to write about and offer the insight required to make us feel we are in on an inside joke.
    Further, if Eye's identity were known, he/she couldn't possibly be candid without jeopardizing his/her employment. The blog would simply dry up for lack of material.

    To your point, Dan, I believe that one of the few ways Albany Eye's ruminations may be deemed unethical is if, say, he/she is a suit at one of the television affiliates (in other words, has a more than casual interest in his/her employer's performance) and uses the forum to take cheap shots at the competition.
    I don't sense that is the case. If it were, I think a pattern would have emerged that would, by now, have betrayed Eye's credibility.

    In the absence of such a scenario, I regard Albany Eye as an articulate (except when he/she can't get its/it's straight)observer of the local media world who is in a position to capably recognize and comment on its ironies and inconsistencies. I, for one, enjoy the blog all the more for knowing I'm getting material that can only issue from anonymity.

    Meanwhile, let's speculate on Albany Eye's latest. Did the Eye blink? Is it crazed with worry that you may be in a position to reveal its identity? Is this why the archives and all recent entries have been expunged?

    Further, what can Eye be thinking by posting those callous references to poor Barbaro's unfortunate accident. Far worse than "tongue-in-cheek," as yorkstaters characterized them, the horsemeat recipes offered up in Eye's latest posting are downright cruel and thoughtless and totally out of character from whoever it is Eye was.

    It'll be interesting to see what develops from here.

    Psst...tell me who Eye is.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 4:16 AM  

  • Lake George Guy:

    I know the difference between "its" and "it's" ---I'm just hopelessly sloppy.

    By Blogger Albany Eye, at 6:13 PM  

  • "Hopelessly sloppy," Albany Eye?
    Tsk, tsk, tsk.
    Rather bad form for an aspiring media maven, wouldn't you say?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 1:26 AM  

  • Thanks for your comment on my comment, Dan, but, seriously, instead of a giving us a movie review, tell us what you make of Eye's:
    1. decision to enlarge the scope of the blog?
    2. deleting archives and recent posts?
    3. hibernating, it seems, until next week?
    4. uncharacteristic flaunt of poor taste regarding Barbaro?

    Since nothing happens for no reason, do you think Eye's (respectively):
    1. under some pressure?
    2. covering his ass?
    3. laying low 'till whatever blows over?
    4. diverting attention/flipped its lid/setting-up an insanity defense?

    Look, absent having a friend or relative in the business, the Eye must function as such providing a regular dose of media gossip.

    (Those of us who are addicted to media gossip know who we are. Them that would prefer to ponder the larger scheme of things may be excused.)

    Dan, I'm concerned there may be something going on here that may have compromised Eye's ability to deliver. What do you think?

    You're as much a fan of the Albany Eye Blog as I am.
    I laid out my thoughts on the ethical issue, and more. It's your turn....

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3:14 AM  

  • Again to "Lake George Guy":

    1. I've written much more tasteless things. You act like I posted instructions for cooking human flesh. Those are real recipes (with the names changed) from the Montreal supermarket chain, Metro.

    2. Albany Eye is just a stupid blog that I started as a way to amuse myself. Don't take it so seriously. I don't.

    3. Stop spending so much time stewing about Albany Eye. Any moment you're thinking about Albany Eye could be better spent.

    4. See number 2.

    By Blogger Albany Eye, at 7:27 AM  

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