G/O Media Status: Lit

"For Sweden" (rallybeetle) 08/16/2019 at 16:21 • Filed to: Deadspin, GO Media, Journalismism, Its lit

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The sports blogs are living in interesting times

A non-paywalled story:

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:27

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Open office plans are terrible. 

Cash Rewards > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:29

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And mum’s the word on deadspin. That is certainly a departure from their norm.

Also, WaPo lists deadspin, Lifehacker splinter, the onion, and Kotaku, but leaves out Jalopnik (shots fired!) and Oppo (what the hell!).

For Sweden > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/16/2019 at 16:33

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True

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:34

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SS. Kinja is taking on water.

Thomas Donohue > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:34

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I like the link to a paywall at WaPo.

Edit: He works there!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Cash Rewards 08/16/2019 at 16:35

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It’s a shame because I think Jalopnik (I could be wrong) is a strong brand

For Sweden > Thomas Donohue 08/16/2019 at 16:35

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Bezos take my money

Cash Rewards > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/16/2019 at 16:38

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I think so, and judging by the cars they get from companies and the events they attend, I think the industry recognizes it too

fintail > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:41

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Oh well, as long as they continue to bait Barstool choads and maybe mock ghoul Thiel now and then.

For Sweden > fintail 08/16/2019 at 16:43

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The sports bros greatest enemy is always other sports bros.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:44

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thats such a shame, i really liked Greenwell’s writing and what shes done with deadspin the last year and a half. I hope they promote from within cause then theres a chance the same integrity will remain

For Sweden > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 08/16/2019 at 16:46

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I’m assuming she’s going home to actually meet her Puerto Rican neighbors

WilliamsSW > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:52

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Hmmm, if G/O wants to “stick to sports” that’s patently impossible, and Magary might as well follow Megan out the door.

jminer > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:52

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That part in particular about the dress code in the handbook made me laugh. I work for on old ass staunchly place so it’s slacks, a button up and dress shoes for  me which I'm not in love with. Smart Casual.... Ha!

For Sweden > WilliamsSW 08/16/2019 at 16:53

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Eh, they could go back to their roots of publishing athlete genitalia .

Ash78, voting early and often > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 16:58

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Those are a few of my favrerite things

/not really

Ash78, voting early and often > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 17:01

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Sports blogging has gotten so bad, it has completely diluted the old joke about sportswriters being lazy hacks because their journalism is Pulitzer-worthy in comparison.

I’m not even joking, writing about sports has become one of the last semi-neutral, non-partisan (STFU and kneel down, Colin), and honorable writing careers due to the decline of all other media outlets. IMHO.

fintail > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 17:08

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And they can be awful, especially if linked to Boston or Philly.

The Deadspin crowd is actually quite decent compared to most.

My bird IS the word > Cash Rewards 08/16/2019 at 17:12

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Jalopnik's been dead for a few years now IMO

For Sweden > fintail 08/16/2019 at 17:14

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Umm

Never forget, never forgive

fintail > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 17:32

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Dubya was still president then. Things change.

Still Pulitzer material compared to Barstool.

Cash Rewards > My bird IS the word 08/16/2019 at 17:38

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They peaked a few years ago, for sure, but not dead yet

For Sweden > fintail 08/16/2019 at 17:41

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Sports bros never change.

fintail > For Sweden 08/16/2019 at 18:17

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Is that author even aroun d anymore?

I just go there for hockey content, which is more even-handed than many sites.

benn454 > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 08/16/2019 at 18:42

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 Deadspin and integrity don't belong in the same zip code.

benn454 > My bird IS the word 08/16/2019 at 18:49

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 Jalopnik got too big for its own good. It used to be a great place for interesting and quirky weirdos. Now it's just like every other corporate car website out there.

Rude Negro > For Sweden 08/17/2019 at 00:38

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Came for this.

Leaving satisfied. 

duurtlang > benn454 08/17/2019 at 06:19

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Now it’s just like every other corporate car website out there.

This. It still has good content, but you have to wade through ads, videos, generic reviews of generic commuter crossovers, tips about buying new/new-ish cars, more ads and more videos. There is a lot of mainstream fluff that, in my personal view, has no place on a website for car enthusiasts.

Back when Oppo articles were still shared to the front page the community here was the strongest. As was the content, due to the synergy. That, to me, was the best Jalopnik era in this decade.

benn454 > duurtlang 08/17/2019 at 15:42

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 Torch and Tracy are still bringing the weird, at least. 

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > benn454 08/18/2019 at 15:20

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have you been paying attention to them lately? their coverage on the nassar scandal was handled very well. as have been the exposes into univision and this new owner. plus they drag barstool whenever they do something stupid. sure they were trash when they started but greenwell made some very positive changes