Comments on: Beverly Stayart And The Art Of Search Engine Optimization http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/ A Group Complaint about Law, Liberty, and Leisure Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:39:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Patrick http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-84533 Patrick Tue, 18 May 2010 22:56:05 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-84533 I deleted the comments, because I thought they added nothing to the discussion. It was some drivel about Stayart's lawyer, which I found irrelevant. Sorry Larry, whatever you were writing didn't interest me. The third time you wrote it, it actively irritated me. A better blogger than I automatically closes comments on posts that have reached a certain age. We don't do that, and probably won't, but it isn't a bad idea in some respects. It would cut our spam input. So sometimes I don't let comments through our gates. Sue me. I deleted the comments, because I thought they added nothing to the discussion. It was some drivel about Stayart's lawyer, which I found irrelevant. Sorry Larry, whatever you were writing didn't interest me. The third time you wrote it, it actively irritated me.

A better blogger than I automatically closes comments on posts that have reached a certain age. We don't do that, and probably won't, but it isn't a bad idea in some respects. It would cut our spam input.

So sometimes I don't let comments through our gates. Sue me.

]]> By: Ken http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-84457 Ken Tue, 18 May 2010 16:43:53 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-84457 Larry, I'm not aware of any comments being censored. Popehat, you might have noticed, has moderated comments, meaning that a first comment doesn't get posted until a moderator approves it. Since moderators are actual human beings, sometimes it takes them a few hours -- or even a day or more -- to notice and address pending comments. Also, sometimes comments get caught in the spam filter. Since we get upwards of 100 spam comments in the filter per day, sometimes we don't catch those either. Generally we don't edit comments just because we disagree with them, nor because they're stupid. We do, on occasion, edit comments (1) by persistent trolls, (2) that try to post inappropriate links [commercial, porn, hate site, etc.] that we don't want here, or (3) that try to post the contact information of individuals to promote harassment. I'll look into it. Did you personally post a comment, perhaps under another name, larry? Because a quick search didn't reveal any other comments by a "larry." Now that I search, though, I see that someone from the very same Wisconsin IP address as you submitted a comment with some of the same content just 4 minutes before this one, but used the name "Kyle." Just wondering: are you Kyle, or larry? And are you really so impatient that you start accusing web sites of censorship if your comment isn't approved within four minutes? That's a little . . . <em>needy</em>, isn't it, "larry"? Looking into it, as I said. However, posting multiple comments under multiple alias would be one type of conduct that would lead us to consider deletion and IP blocking. Larry, I'm not aware of any comments being censored. Popehat, you might have noticed, has moderated comments, meaning that a first comment doesn't get posted until a moderator approves it. Since moderators are actual human beings, sometimes it takes them a few hours — or even a day or more — to notice and address pending comments.

Also, sometimes comments get caught in the spam filter. Since we get upwards of 100 spam comments in the filter per day, sometimes we don't catch those either.

Generally we don't edit comments just because we disagree with them, nor because they're stupid. We do, on occasion, edit comments (1) by persistent trolls, (2) that try to post inappropriate links [commercial, porn, hate site, etc.] that we don't want here, or (3) that try to post the contact information of individuals to promote harassment.

I'll look into it. Did you personally post a comment, perhaps under another name, larry? Because a quick search didn't reveal any other comments by a "larry." Now that I search, though, I see that someone from the very same Wisconsin IP address as you submitted a comment with some of the same content just 4 minutes before this one, but used the name "Kyle." Just wondering: are you Kyle, or larry? And are you really so impatient that you start accusing web sites of censorship if your comment isn't approved within four minutes? That's a little . . . needy, isn't it, "larry"?

Looking into it, as I said. However, posting multiple comments under multiple alias would be one type of conduct that would lead us to consider deletion and IP blocking.

]]> By: larry http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-84456 larry Tue, 18 May 2010 16:31:06 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-84456 I noticed that PopeHat is censoring comments that do not fit its pre-conceived stereotypes and wishful thinking. Her case could not have been filed unless her attorney's credentials were accepted by the federal court in Milwaukee. It is also true that graduates of the University of Wisconsin and Marquette law schools are not required to pass the bar exam, which is required in every other state in the U.S. Someone previously submitted this comment, but it was deleted by the moderator. Since when does a truthful statement get deleted? I noticed that PopeHat is censoring comments that do not fit its pre-conceived stereotypes and wishful thinking. Her case could not have been filed unless her attorney's credentials were accepted by the federal court in Milwaukee. It is also true that graduates of the University of Wisconsin and Marquette law schools are not required to pass the bar exam, which is required in every other state in the U.S. Someone previously submitted this comment, but it was deleted by the moderator. Since when does a truthful statement get deleted?

]]> By: Doug http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-79780 Doug Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:17:14 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-79780 The Wisconsin State Bar has in past weighed in about her lawyer who is licensed in IL but seems to practice well within Wisconsin. The Wisconsin State Bar has in past weighed in about her lawyer who is licensed in IL but seems to practice well within Wisconsin.

]]> By: Robert http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-62950 Robert Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:20:29 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-62950 Her case is on appeal and she has filed a new lawsuit against Yahoo. Her case is on appeal and she has filed a new lawsuit against Yahoo.

]]> By: David http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-62895 David Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:40:11 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-62895 She lost her case. She was denied her request to refile. As it should be since this case against Yahoo was erroneous from the start. She lost her case. She was denied her request to refile. As it should be since this case against Yahoo was erroneous from the start.

]]> By: Brad http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-45572 Brad Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:37:40 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-45572 I just accessed the court's website through Pacer and found out the plaintiff has filed an appeal. Good for her! I just accessed the court's website through Pacer and found out the plaintiff has filed an appeal. Good for her!

]]> By: Patrick http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-43505 Patrick Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:02:11 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-43505 Perhaps Ms. Stayart should appeal the judge's erroneous grant of summary judgment then Jonathan. I will note that in civil ligation one device for resolution of factual issues that would otherwise be resolved by jury is discovery, in which one forces one's opponent to concede or admit issues of fact. Were you involved in the case, and do you have access to the discovery files Jonathan? Perhaps Ms. Stayart should appeal the judge's erroneous grant of summary judgment then Jonathan.

I will note that in civil ligation one device for resolution of factual issues that would otherwise be resolved by jury is discovery, in which one forces one's opponent to concede or admit issues of fact.

Were you involved in the case, and do you have access to the discovery files Jonathan?

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-43504 Jonathan Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:50:22 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-43504 Should there be a mandatory retirement age for federal judges? The judge assigned to Beverly Stayart's lawsuit is 70 years old! In his decision, he made numerous, erroneous decisions of fact which were supposed to have been resolved by a jury. Should there be a mandatory retirement age for federal judges? The judge assigned to Beverly Stayart's lawsuit is 70 years old! In his decision, he made numerous, erroneous decisions of fact which were supposed to have been resolved by a jury.

]]> By: Ken http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-32471 Ken Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:09:30 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-32471 REally, mk? On what basis do you say anyone here is employed by the computer industry in Silicon Valley? REally, mk? On what basis do you say anyone here is employed by the computer industry in Silicon Valley?

]]> By: mk http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-32466 mk Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:09:15 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-32466 All the people attacking Bev Stayart and her lawsuit online seem to be employed by the computer industry in Silicon Valley. All the people attacking Bev Stayart and her lawsuit online seem to be employed by the computer industry in Silicon Valley.

]]> By: Lisa T. http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-31993 Lisa T. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:51:53 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-31993 This is terrible what they did to this woman! She was smart to file a lawsuit as the courts are the only way to get justice! I noticed that two other women on another blog about this case said they also have been abused on the Internet so this is not unusual. One of these bloggers said she wanted to sue the perpetrators and the other one said she is painstakingly writing to over 400 websites to ask each one to remove it. So far she has only been successful with 3 of them. She commented that the search engines are to blame for what happened to her. The courts are the only way to expose their wrongdoing and obtain justice. I wish the woman who did file suit the best of luck in court! This is terrible what they did to this woman! She was smart to file a lawsuit as the courts are the only way to get justice! I noticed that two other women on another blog about this case said they also have been abused on the Internet so this is not unusual. One of these bloggers said she wanted to sue the perpetrators and the other one said she is painstakingly writing to over 400 websites to ask each one to remove it. So far she has only been successful with 3 of them. She commented that the search engines are to blame for what happened to her. The courts are the only way to expose their wrongdoing and obtain justice. I wish the woman who did file suit the best of luck in court!

]]> By: Torborg Jones http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-24198 Torborg Jones Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:22:16 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-24198 A sarcastic thanks to Fred Otto. I'm a fellow Intellectual Property Attorney and user of the U.S. internet (though, sadly I am not a Computer Engineer). As such, I appreciate your diligent efforts to ensure that people generally continue to think poorly of attorneys. A sarcastic thanks to Fred Otto. I'm a fellow Intellectual Property Attorney and user of the U.S. internet (though, sadly I am not a Computer Engineer). As such, I appreciate your diligent efforts to ensure that people generally continue to think poorly of attorneys.

]]> By: John http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-24149 John Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:47:13 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-24149 I had a next door neighbour and his parents christened him Myles. Their name was Long .... poor Myles Long. Or another one, we were working late into the night, testing a system before launch, trying to break it with a copied test database of real names. So, needless to say everything was thrown at it, some we won't repeat. But, one guy put in the name Fanny and up popped a Fanny Strain.... Is that Fanny Strain or is it just the way you are sitting. Doesn't have to be a person's name. A company in Ireland, the receptionists used to answer the phone with.... IPT until somebody said 'do you' and hung up. It is now answered by Irish Pensions Trust :) Anyway, my name is Jonny Crippledick, what a name.... only joking. I had a next door neighbour and his parents christened him Myles. Their name was Long …. poor Myles Long.

Or another one, we were working late into the night, testing a system before launch, trying to break it with a copied test database of real names. So, needless to say everything was thrown at it, some we won't repeat.

But, one guy put in the name Fanny and up popped a Fanny Strain…. Is that Fanny Strain or is it just the way you are sitting.

Doesn't have to be a person's name. A company in Ireland, the receptionists used to answer the phone with…. IPT until somebody said 'do you' and hung up. It is now answered by Irish Pensions Trust :)

Anyway, my name is Jonny Crippledick, what a name…. only joking.

]]> By: Suing Yahoo over search results http://www.popehat.com/2009/02/17/beverly-stayart-and-the-art-of-search-engine-optimization/comment-page-1/#comment-24130 Suing Yahoo over search results Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:11:52 +0000 http://www.popehat.com/?p=3148#comment-24130 [...] It might not prove the ideal path to search engine optimization, notes Patrick at Popehat. [...] [...] It might not prove the ideal path to search engine optimization, notes Patrick at Popehat. [...]

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