Comments on: Election Day in Cape Charles Presents Historic Complication https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/ Your Online Newspaper in Cape Charles, Virginia Fri, 07 Aug 2015 21:55:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1 By: John C Boytos https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1129 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:11:07 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1129 Ron,
You are not speaking to a bunch of minions who do not understand how to differentiate between blogs, news, newspapers, and websites. Some people enjoy politics, some enjoy an open forum to speak with other local residents about issues they choose to discuss or voice an opinion. The Wave has become popular because it gives that benefit. Opinion of positive or negative is in the interpretation of the individual reader and not for you to criticize the Wave publisher. If you are offended by the content of the writers then simply delete the site from your browser and don’t read it. Way to go Wave! We love reading all comments and appreciate your efforts in creating this site.

]]> By: Deborah Bender https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1124 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:55:44 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1124 I for one enjoy reading the Wave. A lot of news in Cape Charles never makes it into the local papers so having the good folks that run the Wave keep us up to date on what is going on around town is really nice. Sure there are negative comments, however there are positive comments too. My suggestion to Ron Wrucke is if you don’t like the Wave don’t read it. If it were not for the Wave a lot of people would be totally in the dark (which is just how the Cape Charles town council likes it) about what is really going on regarding the Old School.
Thank you for creating this online newspaper!

]]> By: Ron Wrucke https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1122 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:23:20 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1122 Believe me, I totally understand the word “blog”, and I believe that it was used in an accurate manner relative to the content of this site; your views obviously differ; calling The Wave a “newspaper” does not make it one.

You are entitled to your opinion, but other readers may be interested to know that no less an authoritative source than Google News has certified the Wave as a newspaper. You can read our August story here: http://capecharleswave.com/2012/08/google-certifies-cape-charles-wave-as-local-news-source/

Google News does not print links to blogs — only authenticated online news sources such as newspapers and the online adjuncts to television news.

The Wave is the #1 source of news about Cape Charles. To test this, go to Google and click on the NEWS tab at the top of the page. Then type CAPE CHARLES in the search bar. Most of the stories that come up are from the Cape Charles Wave. You will find NO blogs.

Microsoft BING is currently reviewing the Wave for inclusion as a news source as well. –EDITOR

]]> By: Ron Wrucke https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1120 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:49:10 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1120 Comment to Dora: .. and your response was reasonable and made public in a responsible way. Much more suitable than a posting on this blog which feeds on negativity.

The WAVE responds: The word “blog,” being new, is often misunderstood. The Cape Charles Wave is not a blog. Webster’s Dictionary defines a blog as “a Web site containing the writer’s or group of writers’ own experiences, observations, opinions, etc., and often having images and links to other Web sites.”

Webster’s defines a “newspaper” as “a publication issued at regular and usually close intervals, especially daily or weekly, and commonly containing news, comment, features, and advertising.”

You will note that Webster’s says nothing about a newspaper having to be on “paper.” Almost all newspapers currently have an online component, and within 10 years very few newspapers will be available on paper.

Finally, the Wave does not “feed” on negativity. Look at today’s edition:
1) A story about the election results
2) A feel-good story about kittens who want a home
3) Candidate(s) statement(s)
4) Local upcoming events
5) News report on the Wetlands Board
6) News report about upcoming election, including interview with County Registrar and explaining historic “first”
7) Letter to the Editor calling for voters to approve electing school board members
8) (Now removed but viewable under the “News” tab): Sample ballots as a public service
9) Free classified ads
10) Display advertising, including a 10% off coupon for Hook U Up.

Yes, there have been some “negative” reports” — specifically the Wave editorial pointing out that the town manager and assistant manager unethically used their official positions to try to manipulate council elections. (Click the OPINION tab to read the editorial.)

In the former Soviet Union the state-controlled Pravda newspaper avoided negativity. Cape Charles residents who wish to do the same have the choice of reading only the Town-controlled Gazette.

]]> By: Dora Sullivan https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1107 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:35:15 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1107 David,
I told Karen that I would respond and I did. My response went out yesterday on the Town’s Gazette.

]]> By: David Gay https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1105 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:37:34 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1105 Thank you WAVE for providing unbiased, honest reporting of the election. What concerns me is the lack of response from the Town Council on the many concerns that have been raised by the conscientious WAVE reporters and concerned citizens. The silence is deafening! Once again this is our town government choosing not to communicate with the people.

Joanne, it saddens us all to hear the negative publicity. It is about time the Town Council steps up to the job and work with their constituents. If they did we would have positive publicity! And you should be proud of Cape Charles — it is a great place to live, but that does not mean we should be silent about things that are wrong. We will make Cape Charles an even better place by staying engaged in our local politics and ensuring representation for ALL.

]]> By: Kathleen Mullen https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1076 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 19:20:09 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1076 Thank you for allowing voters another chance at seeing the ballots prior to election day. The ballots will also be displayed at the poll. If anyone has a question at any time during the voting process there will be numerous workers and a Chief of Election present who has years of experience. As a first-time poll worker in Cheriton, I know all of us involved want an informed electorate and an honest election. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

]]> By: Joanne Warren https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1074 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:19:21 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1074 I have been a proud citizen of Cape Charles for over 82 years. It saddens me to read the negative publicity our town is receiving published in the Wave.

]]> By: Tim Krawczel https://capecharleswave.com/2012/11/election-day-in-cape-charles-presents-historic-complication/#comment-1071 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:13:09 +0000 http://capecharleswave.com/?p=3094#comment-1071 Thanks for letting me know what to expect on election day. This will make the process go much smoother.

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