Update: So, one of the Blogging rules is that you're not supposed to take down content - you're supposed to append to it. That way, the entire record is there for all to see. Screw the rules.
This used to be a post that recounted an incident I had over at Food Matters, in Alexandria. While true, it wasn't a nice post.
I got an e-mail from the owner of the restaurant explaining the situation behind the story and suggesting that I was hurting their business. Which I probably was (though, I'm kind of flattered she thinks my blog has that kind of impact). Sure, I was trying to be clever, funny and maybe make a point or two about customer service - but it just wasn't worth doing it at their expense.
So, please, go enjoy Food Matters - they are people who obviously passionate about running a good business. Let's just leave it at that.
I am too curious... you have to re-post it!
ReplyDeleteAlas, I got too snarky for my own good. In the end, it wasn't worth risking hurting someone (a waiter, a restaurant) over something that wasn't really important.
ReplyDeleteBut, if I go back...you better believe I'm writing a fair review ;-).
I get the whole "update, don't delete" blog issue thrown at me too.
ReplyDeleteMy response is and continues to be, "I'm not the official curator of the world or even a corner of it. This is my space, and I'll edit, delete or append to my heart's content."
Somehow this beautiful, free-form way expression mode became a place for rules.
Silly.
Well put George.
ReplyDeleteI'm all for order and a Permanent Record. Until I'm not ;-).