Liberty's Blog

A CNN Boycott

Bill Rogio is boycotting CNN linking them,and even notifying the advertisers.

Hello CNNia Administrator,

Release the videotape and a transcript of Mr. Jordan's comments at Davos, and I will be convinced. Until then your apologetic is unconvincing and insulting. Several bloggers in attendance heard otherwise, and based on Mr. Jordan's history, I am inclined to agree with them.

Mr. Jordan has a long history of demeaning the US military and accusing them of targeting journalists. As a former soldier I am personally insulted. Perhaps CNN should launch an investigation into his statements. Your association with Mr. Jordan can be very damaging to your credibility and reputation.

I have suspended citing CNN as a source of material in my weblog, which is viewed by over 1,500 people a day, until I am convinced CNN is honest in getting to the bottom of this story. My readers typically follow the links through on my posts to read my sources. I have copied other bloggers in an attempt to convince them to do the same. Hopefully this will create a noticeable impact on your site hits and give your advertisers pause.

Also, I have begun to compile a list of CNN advertisers and will put together a letter to make them aware of this situation unless I see results.

We demand the transcript of Davos and nothing less.

Kindest Regards,

Bill Roggio

I don't like the CNN Website and seldom link to it, and I rarely watch it. CNN.com used to be a great place to get news, but its reliance on premium (PAY) services is annoying. I will now even be more likely to avoid them. Rand Simberg is supporting the boycott and others are sure to follow. I won't be officially boycott them because its not clear to me that Eason Jordon's remarks are a part of CNN editorial policy. Seeing as though I read or watch CNN products much I don't really know. If the situation drags on, or doesn't get clear up I might join in a boycott, but for now its just wait and see.

posted by Liberty @ 6:27 PM