Updates to recent postings

Recently, I posted on the blog about TSA. Granted it was a negative posting because I was not happy with their new policy. I have taken it down because the thread  got very nasty.

As editor, I am responsible for the postings on the blog. I will continue to post things I feel are of interest to light travelers. That includes stories about TSA. (BTW, although some claimed that’s all I write about, the truth is in the last two months, ony 8% of postings were critical of TSA. And 8 % were positive. Not exactly the majority.)

However, from now on, as to not hurt those extra sensitive to having to read anything about TSA, I will start all postings about that subject like this:  “TSA—” Those people will then know to skip those postings.

Someone also asked why we need a blog and a Reader’s Forum. Well, they are two different things. A blog is just that, a place where I can post items of interest to people who come to this website. Not everything will be of interest to everyone.  You’ll need to pick and choose.

The Reader’s Forum is a place where everyone has a chance to contribute. Whether it’s something they want to share or a question they’d like answered.

I spend between 2-3 hours per day on this website. Between reviewing all postings, cleaning up spam, perusing dozens of travel websites for information I’d like to pass along, and contacting companies to try to get items for review, the time adds up. I am not compensated at all. I do this on a volunteer basis because I believe the website is valuable.

I also don’t believe in censorship. I only remove postings if they are spam or showing disrespect to another person. Nor will I be censored. 

I’m not perfect. And I may post some things you don’t like. But there is no reason to attack me for it. If you don’t like a posting or it doesn’t interest you, move on to the next. I can’t please everyone. 

(Frank II)

Comments

[Esther]

People complain when you point out stupid policies the TSA has put into effect?

I for one would like to thank you (and Brad) for your hard work. Between this site and Doug Dyment's, I've learned a lot about packing lighter than I used to.

[Paula S]

I thank you for posting about the TSA and their latest shenanigans, otherwise I wouldn't know what was going on or what to expect should I venture into the States for a visit.
I am only too grateful that security in the UK, Canada and Spain is an almost painless experience. :-)

[Larry]

Paula S. I can add Italy, Germany and Ireland to your list of painless places to go through security.