Call me British, but this kind of venting through joking is only to be expected. Sure I was concerned for a second but that just made it funnier.

This is blogging, not an office memo..

Thanks Bryan, nice to see you understand how it works now.

‘thinks crappy Advantage pictures are good for moblogging’

The HTC Advantage takes 3 Megapixel Auto Focus Pictures that stand up well to comparable budget Digicams.

Sure Bill, what ever you say.

What do you expect from a guy who calls his house a manor, writes posts about burritos, and thinks crappy Advantage pictures are good for moblogging? There’s no standard in place here unless constantly stroking one’s ego is a standard, that is.

Now where’s Kevin? He’s the only reason I keep coming back.

Bryan, give me a break- this is giga omni’s house.. and if one of their residents wants to post fake 911 calls about oreo cookies during an emergency we can respond as we like.

Bloggers make whatever posts they want whenever they want. Just don’t complain that no one takes you seriously as a real member of the press. Remember this? http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/01/ces-2008–are-y.html
You’d never catch any respected press make such remarks (and keeping their job), but when a blogger does it, its okay because he’s not a real journalist. Since this is a blog though, its okay if you don’t like the remarks; just call 911 (but call it a parody).

Don’t go into someone else’s house and disrespect them.

This is JK’s blog (aka house) and he can do whatever he wants with it.

I think James saying “I realize that the original title lacking a clear indication that it is comedy was in poor taste” is an apology; not all apologies require the words “sorry” or “apologize”, as that’s simply semantics.

Folks, blogs are not the same as traditional news media. They do, and should, reflect the writer’s personality. If you don’t like that personality, then move on to another blog. And bringing in the Metrolink references is just nonsense; why not take it to the ultimate extreme and request jokes about the Holocaust?

The story is clearly satire, and the object of ridicule is James and his family rather than anyone else. The only people that should get offended are his family, who are clearly depicted as Oreo-loving maniacs. :) I thought it was pretty clever self-mocking humour, and in fact addresses some of the points that people have made in complaint about it. Those that can’t perceive that missed the point and should probably find another blog, in my opinion. (And they DEFINITELY shouldn’t read mine. :) )

I’m sitting here without power for the second day, and its probably easier for some people to call those who are experiencing misfortune as having a “stick up their butt” when they aren’t the ones suffering. No need to say “no apology needed” when no apology was given. I have never seen JK use the words apology, apologize, or sorry regarding something he said. You love to rant about your bad experiences, JK. Here’s one reader ranting about a bad experience with your post. Please take this in the manner I intended when I wrote it because I’m suffering too.

MEMO FOR JAMES KENDRICK:
25 people died in Los Angeles yesterday in a Metrolink train crash with over 100 others injured and 35 hospitalized in critical condition.

Now unless you want your readers to think you’re blogging for the NOAA, I’d suggest you go back to your job as a “technology journalist”. Your personal circumstances are one thing, but using a technology blog to post what happens to you every hour is not what some would call appropriate.

Leave the news reporting and comedy out!

I think you should stick to tap-dancing JK. Just don’t fall in the sink.

good stuff! got any metrolink jokes?

i thought the post was funny , after i’d nearly had a heart attack :) in context i think it was inappropriate thats all , lost power , then 911

and don’t you dare tell me i’ve got a ‘stick’ up my butt :)

No apology needed. You weathered out dangers beyond my imagination and kept your head. Blow off steam anyway you wish. I can only try to understand what you and countless others went through.

Wife’s feet are OK. The dog Oreo is still at my side too. :)