Comments on: Real Stats, Not Fearmongering

By: MYIAD

MYIAD — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:58:10 +0000

Expose them how if they’ve already passed criminal background check standards set by the Korean government?

Start invading everyone’s privacy? Put up flyers with pictures of “alleged” criminals?

A history of sexual misconduct with minors is a broad term. An 18 year old high school senior sleeping with a 17 year old high school senior is engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. People who were arrested for such a situation do not deserve to be in the same category.

You’re starting a witch hunt by encouraging bloggers to “expose” others with a criminal past. Unless, they are committing a crime in front of you, or you have proof then go to the police. Don’t blog hearsay and conjecture.

Mike Yates says:
June 14, 2009 at 2:34 am

I have to agree that this sort of group is needed. I would also urge the bloggers who are behind this to help foreigners working in Korea by coming together to expose people working here who have a history of sexual misconduct with minors, whether it be in Korea or back home.

By: Those crazy foreigners «

Those crazy foreigners « — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:20:30 +0000

[...] the name of sensationalism. Indeed, others are angry enough to have decided to go proactive and keep an eye on Korea’s yellow journalism. Presumably, most of that anger comes from a perception that the sort of perpetuation of negative [...]

By: jk

jk — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:14:48 +0000

Just a note to trolls like “JK” — your comment will be deleted and you will be IP banned from even ENTERING the site again. So don’t even try and leave a trollish comment.

By: KoreanMedia

KoreanMedia — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:56:07 +0000

This just in. Foreigners like to sniff feet and rub selves in shrimp cocktail sauce. Are your children safe?

By: Gerry Bevers

Gerry Bevers — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:58:38 +0000

“Korean Media Watch”? Catchy name.

Korean media definitely needs to be watched because bad journalism hurts both Koreans and foreigners, and you seem more than qualified to do the watching, Metropolitician.

However, I would also suggest against using improper language. It does not have to be professional language, but there are good substitutes for such phrase as “fucking their students.” You communicate well enough without having to use the dirty words for shock value. Besides, there are already too many foulmouthed foreigners blogging on Korea.

By: The Metropolitician

The Metropolitician — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:00:54 +0000

Good point — and one that will automatically be addressed as more writers and translators come onto this site.

Thanks!

By: Matt@Occidentalism.org

Matt@Occidentalism.org — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:15:39 +0000

Hi Metro.

Great site. There used to be another Korean Media Watch, back in the old days run by Gerry Bevers. The site is now defunct, and this site can fill a much needed void in monitoring the Korean media. BTW, does anyone else make the connection that the racial bias in the Korean media is partially related to the fact that foreigners are not allowed to own or run media organisations (like newspapers) in Korea? Self defense via ethnically owned and run media is not permissible.

By: Schplook

Schplook — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:31:21 +0000

That’s a good point.

I think firm but polite language would be preferable.

Some people who are able to help may be reluctant if the message here is expressed in inflammatory language.

By: unstranger

unstranger — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:19:31 +0000

Any developments on this?

By: Tomek

Tomek — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:24:23 +0000

Hi,
Really great idea but I can bet that people will appreciate more professional language. Do not get me wrong I fully support you (as a spouse of Korean and someone who might live in the Korea one day) but improper language will not help you with the case.
Anyway, wish you all the best!