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This expectation that someone should approach you for comment (and the suggestion that the fact they haven’t matters for neutrality) is misguided.

• truetraveller 11mo ago
  Huh? This is a strange take.
  • cr3ative 11mo ago
    You're right, and thanks for the note - gave me a chance to reflect. I think what I mean is more along the lines that while a right to reply would have been polite, it isn't required of a blogger, and wouldn't change the substance of the post much, which is largely about a pattern of behaviour rather than specifics. Michael's attempts to dismiss/discredit the post based on a process which generally only applies to the press is what sits badly with me.
    • truetraveller 11mo ago
      Thank you for acknowledging! Most people I know don't have the guts to. Keep doing this! Also, I was defending Michael, because I'm not a fan of witch-hunts. I truly believe the article is exaggerated, even if there are bits of truth. The author himself is a master affiliate marketer, it's a grey area to say the least. It wouldn't be difficult for me to "spin" some things he's done in a bad way, and make a 10 page article out of it, but that would be wrong.