A new entry to Youngstown's blogsosphere is Todd Franko, the editor of the vindy, whose site "Your Newspaper" can be found here.
Franko dedicates one of his first posts to comments left on the Youngstown Moxie blog analyzing a vindy story about a gentleman from Poland (a Youngstown suburb) who was looking for female companionship.
Franko writes:
"Despite the less than glowing words from just about everyone, I think that being part of any dialogue is better than not being part of any discussion.
Your posts are heartfelt and sincere. Like many members of the blogging community, there are some good criticisms. But there are also some points where you might think differently if I explain just a bit. Or maybe you could care less after I explain and you'll see it through the glasses you choose to wear in this matter."
This is followed by the Youngstown Renaissance blog who reflects on a recent meeting with the editor here:
"I liked Franko, and I want to give him the benefit of the doubt that he's running a quality operation. Now, I know it's a big shop, and he won't change every little thing I might not like: "fugitive of the week", "scripture of the day", Cal Thomas, etc.- - -
But I'd like to put out a challenge for us to make a case for important stories and themes and see if we can get traction. Instead of complaining amongst ourselves, let's make it count and bend Franko's ear. See something you don't like? Push back with facts. Don't see something that should be covered? Push it forward. Just don't keep silent. This may yet be another golden opportunity to say what you want Youngstown to be and see it happen. What have you got to lose?"
another golden opportunity to say what you want Youngstown to be and see it happen.
What have you got to lose?
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