New Media Accountability Website

[TallyBull]

Every once in a while I see posts on here about the quality of USF athletics coverage by local media (WDAE, the Tampa Bay Times, local news, etc.).

In fact, during the whole Big XII expansion fiasco beginning last year, I remember listening to Steve Duemig pretty much bashing USF on the radio for hours on end, laughing about the "pipe dream" of USF ever joining any P5 conference, much less the Big XII.

Well, I got so frustrated I decided to do something about it. I put my money where my mouth is. I've created a website whose only purpose is to keep media accountable. If Steve wants to bash USF, that's fine, but from now on we will also have a place to bash him and other like him for their nonsense.

Note that I launched it just yesterday, and it's still in its infancy. There are still many wrinkles to iron out. But basically, you can score (star system) and discuss, in a bulletin-board format, any journalist, media outlet, or media personality. Then share your thoughts to social media if you like. 

I don't know if this website idea will take off or not, but I had to give it a try. I encourage my fellow Bulls fans to give it a try. I think you'll like the look - green and gold, of course. If by chance www.JournoCheck.com (@JournoCheck on Twitter) ever becomes world famous or relevant, I hereby promise to make a significant contribution to an OCS!

Btw, I checked in with Brad before posting this, just to confirm it was OK. He gave me the green light. I welcome any comments or criticisms you have - I want to improve the site in any way I can!

Thanks guys.

[jasonb56]

Love the idea and I will support it!

[TallyBull]

Just now, jasonb56 said:

Love the idea and I will support it!

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[footnfan1]

Interesting, good luck.

 

 

[TallyBull]

30 minutes ago, footnfan1 said:

Interesting, good luck.

 

 

Thanks!

[jchem1995]

Thank you Tally. this is a good thing.

[Ionbull]

Thanks Tally! Always willing to help fellow Bulls' endeavors!

[Azmodi]

I'm often rash and quick to respond. I tend to lack eloquence in my writings and am often verbose. However, I feel this site is long over due and I shall endeavor to support it.

I wish you the utmost success.

[Paisa el Toro]

18 hours ago, TallyBull said:

Every once in a while I see posts on here about the quality of USF athletics coverage by local media (WDAE, the Tampa Bay Times, local news, etc.).

In fact, during the whole Big XII expansion fiasco beginning last year, I remember listening to Steve Duemig pretty much bashing USF on the radio for hours on end, laughing about the "pipe dream" of USF ever joining any P5 conference, much less the Big XII.

Well, I got so frustrated I decided to do something about it. I put my money where my mouth is. I've created a website whose only purpose is to keep media accountable. If Steve wants to bash USF, that's fine, but from now on we will also have a place to bash him and other like him for their nonsense.

Note that I launched it just yesterday, and it's still in its infancy. There are still many wrinkles to iron out. But basically, you can score (star system) and discuss, in a bulletin-board format, any journalist, media outlet, or media personality. Then share your thoughts to social media if you like. 

I don't know if this website idea will take off or not, but I had to give it a try. I encourage my fellow Bulls fans to give it a try. I think you'll like the look - green and gold, of course. If by chance www.JournoCheck.com (@JournoCheck on Twitter) ever becomes world famous or relevant, I hereby promise to make a significant contribution to an OCS!

Btw, I checked in with Brad before posting this, just to confirm it was OK. He gave me the green light. I welcome any comments or criticisms you have - I want to improve the site in any way I can!

Thanks guys.

Most excellent, sir. 

[TallyBull]

Thanks for the kind words of encouragement everyone! If any of you were willing to set up an account and test out the site, that would be awesome. Or at least check our the appearance and give me your thoughts.

The site is 100% free to access and use. The problem is that it's so new, there's no one on it! Hopefully that'll change soon...

And please remember us when football season starts again and you want to complain about Tampa Bay Times coverage again (or congratulate them for a job well done)!

www.JournoCheck.com

@JournoCheck (Twitter)

Thanks again!