Tuesday, October 2, 2007

MEDIA WATCH UNMASKED (NOT)

Forgive us for posting this so late. It came to the mail box on September 3. Media Watch had not checked the email in a while so that's why this piece is only now being posted. It's an edited version because Media Watch doesn’t believe in maligning people's name. Media Watch is more concerned about constructive criticism. Media Watch is flattered since the writer by her own admission admits that Media Watch observations are correct.

Here’s the letter:

Fellow journalists,
It is with deepest regret that I write to inform you that the person you’ve idolized - the author of the media watch blog – is a charlatan.
When the site first began posting blogs, I know many of you were very excited to read the content.
In fact, you actually looked forward to seeing what Media Watch would post next with great anticipation.
Unfortunately for all, the author turns out to be some “little” person who finally got a window to air personal grievances.
I’ll now address some victims.
Charlene Ramdhanie, you have a beautiful voice and your stories are well written.
But I do agree to a small extent that maybe your voice is too strong for anchoring.
Naette Lee, I LOVE the change with your hair. You look neat and you do well as the face of C News.
Sasha Mohammed, the brush up is a good idea.
And who are you kidding Madame Author, we know you’re employed with TV 6.

A colleague,
Stephanie Garcia.

NOTE FROM MEDIA CRITIC:
THIS IS A SHORTENED VERSION OF THE MAIL, IT WAS MUCH LONGER. MEDIA WATCH TOOK OUT PIECES THAT COULD NOT BE VERIFIED, BUT MEDIA WATCH IS GUESSING THAT IT'S ONE OF CHARLENE'S COLLEAGUES WHO PENNED IT. THIS PHRASE GIVES OUR "STEPHANIE" AWAY, "...our office". VERY BAD GIRL STEPHANIE. VERY BAD GIRL.
CHARLENE, ONE OBSERVATION, THEY HATE YOU. GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO TRINIDAD.
STEPHANIE, WE ARE IN EVERY NEWSROOM, YOURS INCLUDED.