Gothamist: More Urban Farmers Becoming Urban Entrepreneurs

Jen Chung

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:35:04 -0500

Nick S, yes, it was my fault as well and I apologized to Ms. McMillan in an email.

Nick S

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:33:46 -0500

Jen, as editor, shouldn't you be the one saying that BEFORE the post gets published?

Elderta

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:52:10 -0500

Yes, i was going to say you attributed it to a link, at least, but ultimately, a specific name may have been needed. But really, it's all about the link, isn't it? If you want to read more... follow it?

Jen Chung

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:13:56 -0500

A clear mention that this post was prompted by the the NY Times' Dining section article is definitely missing from this post. There is a link to the article, but that is not enough.

Steven

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:45:12 -0500

OUCH! Gothamist has been caught plagiarizing. A big no-no especially in college.

sonyactivision

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:59:00 -0500

Hey locavores: come try my Gowanus Canal cranberries!

SP

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:43:10 -0500

John Del Signore, professional paraphraser and occasional plagiarist.

Nick S

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:23:19 -0500

Gothamist: The New York Times summarized for dumb people, by dumb people.

eyekantspel

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:51:15 -0500

This afternoon, Gothamist was confronted for "summarizing" a Times article Tracie McMillan wrote about poor people's vegetable gardens. Tracie was a little confused about how Gothamist works. To Tracie, it looked as if the article was written by Gothamist, but it was all her original reporting. Although Tracie really appreciated the interest in her topic, she thought it was weird that Gothamist would summarize an article without actually crediting it to her.

TimSPC

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:42:58 -0500

Thanks for linking to the piece I did on this in the Times today, but I'm a little confused about how this stuff works. This looks to me like it's something written by the person who posted it, but it's all my original reporting? I really appreciate your interest in the topic, but it seems weird to summarize an article without actually crediting it. Ohhhh, Gothamist got FACED!!

TracieMcMillan

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:33:30 -0500

Hey- Thanks for linking to the piece I did on this in the Times today, but I'm a little confused about how this stuff works. This looks to me like it's something written by the person who posted it, but it's all my original reporting? I really appreciate your interest in the topic, but it seems weird to summarize an article without actually crediting it. All best, Tracie McMillan

Ronkonkoma Ondinnonk

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:06:48 -0500

Excellent!

S_R

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:00:37 -0500

I think this is fantastic on many levels.

Kojak

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:37:32 -0500

A majority of immigrants must grow something in thier back yards. Its not just a low income neighborhood activity. My dad and his brothers grow tomatoes and cabbage in their back yards, and then they brag to each other about their crop, going as far as to send pictures.

Atomische

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:12:53 -0500

seed money indeed!