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Thu, Jun 23 2011 13:08:49

PostLocal tweet sparks angry feedback

  1. PostLocal
    We love the RTs, but you know, you could read a lot of these stories by simply feeding 75 cents into a corner newspaper box.
    PostLocal
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:12:49
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  2. The tweet that started it all.

    PostLocal, a Washington Post twitter account, posted a snarky tweet Thursday morning sparking an angry response from many of its followers.
  3. stephaniekays
    I guess @postlocal wants us to share stories the way my elderly aunt did: snail-mailing newspaper clippings to all of my followers.
    stephaniekays
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:41:28
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  4. kevinwglass
    Woooow. Desperate much, WaPo? RT @hostagehoosier: hey want to see what the death of old media looks like? http://is.gd/yoMj4B
    kevinwglass
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:40:11
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  5. hostagehoosier
    hey want to see what the death of old media looks like? -> http://t.co/PQZM3V6
    hostagehoosier
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:38:12
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  6. patfrank
    pretty sure @washingtonpost is digitally as far behind as you can be for a major media organization. yikes @postlocal.
    patfrank
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:26:38
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  7. tomsherwood
    @postlocal what's a paper?
    tomsherwood
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:25:33
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  8. LAmeetsDC
    How not to use social media, by @postlocal: Be rude to your customers for the business model you chose. http://flic.kr/p/9W9brS
    LAmeetsDC
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:25:23
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  9. dcborn61
    This @postlocal tweet basically accuses Internet readers of being freeloaders. Is that how you feel, @washingtonpost? http://bit.ly/kE7Ny5
    dcborn61
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:22:50
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  10. LAmeetsDC
    Wow, kind of a rude post by @postlocal. Hold on while I turn my ad blocker back on. #revenue #bitingthehandthatfeedsyou
    LAmeetsDC
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:21:44
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  11. ejubie
    @postlocal not one dime to wapo until Milloy is gone.
    ejubie
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:18:10
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  12. tbridge
    Wow, @postlocal begging for people to stop reading their tweets and buy newspapers. How…1999?
    tbridge
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:38:54
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  13. MCCUEDAN
    @lameetsdc @postlocal comment about RTs is like a restaurant complaining about coupons. http://flic.kr/p/9W9brS
    MCCUEDAN
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:37:55
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  14. hartcap
    @postlocal I'd rather RT before I spend 75 cent + delivery cost to read old news. As soon as news is published, it is old news 456
    hartcap
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:20:55
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  15. PostLocal immediately began backtracking and apologizing to Twitter followers.
  16. iamchrisscott
    No problem. That kinda morning. RT @postlocal Hey all, my apologies. I didn't intend to be rude with the tweet about buying the paper.
    iamchrisscott
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:25:29
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  17. PostLocal
    @patfrank Sorry you think that.
    PostLocal
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:34:07
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  18. PostLocal
    @dsklarin Sorry you were offended but c'mon...
    PostLocal
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:32:52
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  19. Despite apologies the comment does not sit well with some followers and it continues to spark feedback from readers.
  20. KatGrandstaff
    @postlocal Funny. Even @nytimes doesn't push their papers via twitter. #fail
    KatGrandstaff
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:40:19
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  21. romenesko
    WP apologizes for @postlocal tweet suggesting followers go to a newspaper box and buy the paper. http://journ.us/m7Bdbo
    romenesko
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 13:05:21
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  22. LAmeetsDC
    @postlocal 1. Include a wink. It's two characters. Ex: ;) 2. Don't patronize me. It _was_ rude. 3. Learn the lesson & move on.
    LAmeetsDC
    Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:39:03
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