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32 comments on President Bush Questions Saudi Ability to Raise Oil Supply: The ISEOF/TOD Press Release

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urbanize on January 18, 2008 - 10:08pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Humbly suggest you consider using "according to analysts at TheOilDrum.com" in the future.

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Aniya on January 18, 2008 - 10:31pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Hi Gail,

Thanks for your steady work - thank you all.

I second urbanize's humble suggestion.

It solves two gaps: the need for a specific individual, and the confusion (unintended) that appears with attribution to just plain "TOD", which is a *site* for "discussions about...".

Also, even smaller, more humble point - your current usage does come across (to me) as a monolithic unanimity. It seems to me this is not exactly 100% accurate (is it)? I don't know...urban's suggestion just "feels" like it fits better.

To compare, urbanize's version would be like saying: "...according to the editors of..."

Anyway, it's a fine point but it seems important (IMVHO).

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Gail the Actuary on January 18, 2008 - 11:07pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Good suggestion. I think "According to analysts at TOD" gets the idea across better.

Sometimes it is hard to think of these things, when on the spot to make a "fix" that the editors at PRWeb will accept.

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mdsolar on January 19, 2008 - 12:30am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I think that works. We used to use something like "Laboratory scientists say..." at work. Appointing a press spokesperson would also be a help because editors' positions can be expressed through the spokesperson. Since you are a contributer, using your name is a good idea giving the most dramatic quote.

Chris

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BobCousins on January 19, 2008 - 8:37am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Personally, I only trust quotes that have a real name attached. A general term like "analysts" or "sources" could mean anything from the real deal to some rumors the reporter heard in the local bar. Anonymized web handle means nothing.

If you can't issue press releases without using web handles I wouldn't bother.

I know Heading Out's reputation, but to the end-user reading the repackaged press release "some guy on the internet says..." is a joke.

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westexas on January 19, 2008 - 10:07am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

http://www.theoildrum.com/node/3514#comment-292026

You have twice launched drive by ad hominem attacks on Khebab and me, in both cases leveling serious accusations. The latest one is in the original Bush/Saudi thread. Unlike Khebab and me, you don't provide an e-mail link. I would appreciate it if you would address the questions in the captioned post.

BTW, regarding the initial Saudi decline, the 2006 decline rate was -4.3%/year (EIA, C+C). The 2007 decline rate will probably be between -4.5%/year and -5%/year. The long term Texas decline rate was -4%/year.

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