Comments on: Suit calls North Minneapolis blog a ‘defamation zone’ http://minnesotaindependent.com/38102/suit-calls-north-minneapolis-blog-a-defamation-zone News. Politics. Media. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:18:41 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Eric http://minnesotaindependent.com/38102/suit-calls-north-minneapolis-blog-a-defamation-zone/comment-page-1#comment-33614 Eric Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:02:40 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=38102#comment-33614 Matty, I read the article, but I didn't come to the conclusion that Hoff was saying that it was victim's fault. Seemed to me that he was blame the U for the rule that you cannot bike on the sidewalk. His stuff on the Adventures of Johnny Northside is more edgy Matty,

I read the article, but I didn’t come to the conclusion that Hoff was saying that it was victim’s fault. Seemed to me that he was blame the U for the rule that you cannot bike on the sidewalk.

His stuff on the Adventures of Johnny Northside is more edgy

]]> By: Matty http://minnesotaindependent.com/38102/suit-calls-north-minneapolis-blog-a-defamation-zone/comment-page-1#comment-33191 Matty Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:14:52 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=38102#comment-33191 I think John Hoff is at least a little condescending in his actions. This is the same guy that wrote an opinion piece in the Minnesota Daily in 2006 about a woman who was killed while riding her bicycle: http://www.mndaily.com/2009/02/22/time-get-real-about-bike-safety Mr. Hoff blamed the victim stating that a cyclist would still be alive today if she had only ridden her bike on the sidewalk. The sidewalk in Stadium Village. I think John Hoff is at least a little condescending in his actions. This is the same guy that wrote an opinion piece in the Minnesota Daily in 2006 about a woman who was killed while riding her bicycle:

http://www.mndaily.com/2009/02/22/time-get-real-about-bike-safety

Mr. Hoff blamed the victim stating that a cyclist would still be alive today if she had only ridden her bike on the sidewalk. The sidewalk in Stadium Village.

]]> By: Brian Finstad http://minnesotaindependent.com/38102/suit-calls-north-minneapolis-blog-a-defamation-zone/comment-page-1#comment-33074 Brian Finstad Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:04:49 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=38102#comment-33074 I only have a thumbnail sketch understanding of what went on with JACC, so I can not comment on the accuracy of whatever statements were made regarding that issue. I would like to just say something in a general manner however about Johnny Northside. This guy has shown a passion for his community that is nothing short of amazing. The Northside is stigmatized for so many reasons; however, through following the Johnny Northside Blog, I am getting the sense that 1) People can stand up against those darker elements in their community - even in North Minneapolis and 2) The Northside is making progress. I have to say that I have been drawn to the Northside and am fascinated by it in a way that I never would have been without the Johnny Northside Blog. This guy has really stuck his neck out and created a "buzz" about change occurring Over North. The courts will handle the matter regarding this lawsuit; however, in the court of public opinion, I hope it is kept in perspective that John Hoff has routinely gone above and beyond where most others would go to rise up a community that has been so looked down upon by others. In my eyes, this guy is really amazing! I only have a thumbnail sketch understanding of what went on with JACC, so I can not comment on the accuracy of whatever statements were made regarding that issue. I would like to just say something in a general manner however about Johnny Northside. This guy has shown a passion for his community that is nothing short of amazing. The Northside is stigmatized for so many reasons; however, through following the Johnny Northside Blog, I am getting the sense that 1) People can stand up against those darker elements in their community – even in North Minneapolis and 2) The Northside is making progress. I have to say that I have been drawn to the Northside and am fascinated by it in a way that I never would have been without the Johnny Northside Blog. This guy has really stuck his neck out and created a “buzz” about change occurring Over North. The courts will handle the matter regarding this lawsuit; however, in the court of public opinion, I hope it is kept in perspective that John Hoff has routinely gone above and beyond where most others would go to rise up a community that has been so looked down upon by others. In my eyes, this guy is really amazing!

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