I've read a variety of articles about Patch over the years, including that one. Interesting to see…Read More what media is saying about other media and how often they can get it wrong. Ultimately, I don't consider speculation to be reliable. Thanks for weighing in, Marty.
Jessica,
The blog system blocks my comments as spam if I try to add a link.
Here is the story I…Read More read
From Business insider, the article is headed:
AOL's Grand Human-Heavy Local News Experiment Is Coming To An End
From google search many stories on the subject, but it looks like the other news accounts don't have quite the alarming headline as this one.
Well, I'm still here, Marty, so you tell me. :) And Patch has always been about sharing; sharing…Read More opinions, events, announcements, etc. in addition to news. Where are you getting your "facts?"
I think the main issue is the lack of the comment stream - you could see what people were talking…Read More about, and you were often drawn in - and could find the article simply by clicking on the comment. It was the main advantage AltadenaPatch had over AltadenaBlog - much more engaging. No more.
Lisa I am actually holding back, because my comment was up front for two days, and I don't want to…Read More look like a hog. As for user friendly....well, maybe. But as with any major revamp, after the foreign feel to navigating, usually the new way feels comfortable eventually. I am not sure either way yet.
That was a bug that has been worked out I believe, but thank you for the feedback. I appreciate your…Read More patience with our growing pains as part of our easier new layout.
No. no emails here. But it does look like everyone "has left the building". No one is…Read More commenting since the changed. perhaps everyone is shell-shocked.