Comments on: Asbestos fear as suspected arson leads to Derwent fire

By: Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor — Mon, 26 May 2008 06:30:45 +0000

That’s one of the most ridiculous points I’ve ever heard. My point was that regarding this article, people are criticising the basics of journalism, not any political implications of an article etc. In other words, it’s not the usuall criticism levelled at Nouse, which usually centres round political bias and similar story-lines etc.

As for your point “you try and do better”, well that’s the point exactly. I don’t claim to be a journalist or try to write articles for Nouse. It’s an entirely ridiculous and playgroundish comment.

By: Chill out Taylor

Chill out Taylor — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:32:39 +0000

Just because Nouse don’t line up with you politically (who does?) Dan, that’s no reason to mouth off at them, taking two incidents totaly out of context.

Chill out.

Poor and unprofessional journalism? I’d like to see you do any better.

By: Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor — Sun, 25 May 2008 09:12:37 +0000

Quoting someone that out of context is absolutely ludicrous. I accept that I may frequently criticise Nouse for its politically motivated articles- that is an entirely subjective criticism. On the other hand, lying about what porters said combined with sensationalist stories such as the headline on the last edition just add up to very, very poor and unprofessional journalism.

Dan Taylor

By: I'm not supporting Nouse here but...

I'm not supporting Nouse here but... — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:55:59 +0000

…There are big signs up at the site of the fire saying “Danger: Asbestos”. So, um, if the yorker hasn’t reported on it, it doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Evidently.

By: Raf Sanchez

Raf Sanchez — Sat, 24 May 2008 11:19:11 +0000

Dear Derwent Porter,

Thanks for your comment. The quote was misattributed and has now been corrected.

All the best,

Raf Sanchez
Editor

By: I'm not supporting the Yorker here but...

I'm not supporting the Yorker here but... — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:05:15 +0000

This isn’t a comment about the Yorker being better or anything…but they have got up to date information that suggests there is no evidence of arson or asbestos fears. Perhaps Nouse should keep a little bit more on the ball?

By: Derwent Porter

Derwent Porter — Thu, 22 May 2008 22:44:01 +0000

I don’t know were you get your info from, but I never said anything what you printed.

By: Pascale

Pascale — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:02:59 +0000

People, people can we stop the Nouse/Yorker rivalry/bashing for just one second?!

Perhaps Nouse was there first and photos first and gathered more info first. in that case, well done Nouse! The only thing it shows is that Nouse are now forced to report live and update their site more often IN ORDER to compete with The Yorker’s desire to provide info 24/7.

Different medfia outlets cater for different needs, and I am sick and tired of this needless perpetual bashing!

By: David

David — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:47:12 +0000

“It is probably those little gits from Tang Hall”

I love the Derwent porters, no messing around or mincing words.

From the sounds of it Keith was amazing and has cemented his legend status for Derwent. I’m a former Derwent D-block resident myself and I hope all the new residents are ok, it’s so fortunate that nobody was hurt.

By: Old News

Old News — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:14:55 +0000

Yeah yeah, theyorker reported this days ago, you guys are like, so behind.
And it was better.
I heard you stole this article from them.
And made stuff up, just for fun.

By: Hello anon

Hello anon — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:01:05 +0000

I’m sorry, Yorker coverage is marginaly better? In which particular way?

You mean the fact that they didn’t know anything about the Arson or the Asbestos, and then put a small para at the end Arson and Asbestos may be involved, then Dom Freeston had the nerve to comment saying “all the info in this article was obtained by the yorker reporters. Credit to Nouse if they published the same details earlier.”

Are you sure you’re not Dom himself, anon?

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:42:04 +0000

Yorker coverage is marginally better

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:26:23 +0000

Kieth was our hero! We all owe him a big giant hug”

By: Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:16:58 +0000

Tar and feather them. I’m hearing they were from Langwith…

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:07:53 +0000

Glad no-one is hurt or adversely affected in any way.
If they find out who did it, I hope they release names and addresses, and as soon as there is chance Derwent D-Blockers (past and present) can find the little s**** and bodge tape them down over an ants nest.

By: Lewis

Lewis — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:48:28 +0000

Ron Weir, What a Star!

I’m so glad no-one was hurt, and I hope that if it was Arson those people are arrested and locked up for a long, long time. What an utterly idiotic thing to do.

By: Josephine Frater

Josephine Frater — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:35:53 +0000

This is insane…I went on Facebook and Raf’s status came up on my news feed…massively shocked but glad no one was hurt. Well done to the Porters and how canny is Ron Wier offering to buy people drinks.

By: Rosie

Rosie — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:21:41 +0000

Hi guys I’m a D block resident and we’re being allowed back in now. The block itself doesn’t appear to be damaged apart from a little whiff of burning I’ve not heard of any injuries, i think everyone is safe.

xxx

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:17:11 +0000

Thanks Henry I just wouldn’t want to be spreading any panic by my comment.

By: Henry James Foy

Henry James Foy — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:12:51 +0000

Richard,

Thanks for your comment.

I would like to assure you that our asbestos reports came from a Derwent porter, not from your previous comment.

Thanks again,

Henry James Foy
News Editor