Odessa

A web-based "news" site asked me, as an "expert", for an interview. The site, www.VBS.TV - has something that appears to be an intro on the left hand side with no less than three fucks. I am not an uptight sort of individual, but when I see that liberal use of profanity on a self-proclaimed news-like site I immediately, wrong or right, think the site is not serious about how is portrays the news. After looking at a couple of the VBS.TV segments, they seem to have some good information to share, something worthwhile - but they seem to also have a bit of a image problem.

OK VBS.TV, here's the truth - It is hard enough for a web-based alternative news outlet to be taken seriously by the establishment. If that web-based news outlet comes across as crude, it is going to be near impossible for the establishment to take you seriously and no self-respecting "expert" is going to go near you (or be allowed to go near you) with a 10-foot pole. Even though I am a proponent of freedom of speech, I am afraid you will make mince-meat out of me if I let you interview me, if only because I can be considered part the establishment.