davidrothman.net: On AL and Library 101

[imasisara]

I just stumbled across this video, and I wanted to know why you have a problem with someone remaining anonymous, especially in the this field, which places emphasis on privacy. I never pay attention to blogger names - I am more interested in what is being said. Although I think that the blog you are referring to tends to be rather harsh in its judgments, I have found that there is a lot of truth to it. Perhaps it isn't as professionally discussed as some, but does that really make it less?

[podbay]

David: I'll ask again, as you did not respond to the question the first time I asked it: are you referring to The Annoyed Librarian blog in LJ, when you reference "the anonymous librarian"?

[davidlrothman]

Hi Joe!

Glad to see you understood the message about ad hominem remarks. :)

I agree that I am pink-faced, balding, and rounder than I'd ideally prefer.

Yes, the video is on YouTube but, as I said, it neither names the pseudonym of the blogger discussed nor links to his/her/their blog.

Thanks for the comment!

-David

[joe145ify]

What a dick!!!

Stick to writing decent blog posts you round, pink faced, balding troll.

Was a fan, now think your simply retarded.

"I didn't reply or link back to those who I think should not be encourage"

HELLOOO your videos on YOUTUBE.

[MillerLibrarian]

Are you serious? Talk about feeding the trolls - How is your video different/more appropriate than anything that you speak of? Frankly, your comments are more embarrassing to me, as a professional and library user/promoter/supporter...I'm sorry for you. And, I'm also putting my name on it Alison Miller

[davidlrothman]

Allison-

Well, I didn't reply in anyone's forum but my own, I didn't link to those who I think should not be encouraged, I never even used the alias of the pseudonymous blogger at LJ. I did not call anyone name.

I'd be interested to hear more specifics about what exactly embarrassed you. Perhaps with some more specific feedback, I can do better next time. :)

Best,

-David

[MillerLibrarian]

David~ Wow - great way for dialogue. My comments come because I felt that your video was similar in it's content/delivery to those that you mentioned. After watching your video, instead of seeing your point, my immediate reaction was defense. Perhaps embarrassment was a strong word, but this was related to your acronyms and such. I like that you expressed your opinion, but felt that it criticized (perhaps subconsciously) those that don't feel the same way.

[MillerLibrarian]

I hope that these comments are clearer and again, I am very impressed with your response and openness for dialogue - I was afraid that this might come back to haunt me...I hope that it won't!Best~

Alison

[davidlrothman]

Hey Alison-

Yeah, probably some of the acronym recitals were a bit over-the-top. This was my first attempt at a video blog post. If I do more of them, perhaps I can dial the obnoxious bits back a bit.

I have to disagree with the assertion that my content resembled that of the pseudonymous blogger at LJ because I wasn't nasty and didn't make personal attacks...and I sign my name to what I say (as did you- well done!)...

[davidlrothman]

Now to your point of if the video criticized those who disagree with me: I think it is impossible to write/perform an opinion piece that does not imply confidence in its own perspective. I'm not sure how to compose an opinion piece that would not annoy people who disagree with it. Does that make any sense?

-David

[MillerLibrarian]

Yup - makes sense! And I definitely cannot criticize your attempt at a video blog post - haven't done one myself, but I think that they can be effective. Point well taken on the opinion piece! I have a different perspective now :)

Best~

Alison

[davidlrothman]

I'm so glad. :) Thanks for the comments, Alison!

[podbay]

Thanks for being the very sane voice of reason. The L101 video is, well, embarrassingly bad, and it's not something I would ever share with another colleague in my profession, and certainly not any of my users or clients.

[podbay]

BTW, are you referring to the anonymous librarian who posts at The Annoyed Librarian? Just confirming...

[jokrausdu]

I disagree with the statement at the very end. I think it was a great video.

[RoyceKitts]

'feeding them google juice' love it. BTW--you are one handsome fella.

[lebachai]

Thank you David--well done!

[sirexkat]

Thanks David. Voice of sanity. With humour. And a touch of insanity. Great message and use of medium. Please keep videoblogging.