Originally Posted By EdisYoda Doobie, My congratulations on an extremely well written article. As for you being a journalist or not... I just wish more "real" journalists had your ethics and sense of true responsibility... Thank you Doobie.
Originally Posted By Disfan1022 I admire your professionalism and openness Doobie. Thank you for being a strong leader. My prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.
Originally Posted By YourPalEd Thank you Doobie, Rebekah, and your kids, for having a well organized, moderated disneyland web site. When a girlfriend called to tell me about the accident, and to make sure i was not hurt, the first place i went to was Laughing Place. I do not watch t.v. ever, anymore, because it is used to control, and not to inform. This was evident during the illegal presidential elections, the illegal lowering of America's defenses by our government, which allowed the 9/11 attack to occur, on through the illegal war against the weak nation of Iraq. Very rarely do i turn the t.v. on for any reason, anymore. After the accident at the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, i did not turn on the t.v., i went directly to your website, and i was glad i did. I immediately felt in touch with the latest news and information, and something more, something more important than even that... i was in touch with my fellow Disneyland loving friends. They all seemed to be here. The first i heard of the newsconference was from Rebekah's post. There was finally a reason to turn the t.v. on. I plugged it into the wall, turned on ABC and there was Eisner and Rasulo. After the newsconference, like magic, you had the transcript, which i refered to many times during the posts about what was said. Posting here on your site allowed me to let out a lot of my pent up feelings. The posts were almost like being in a chat room, they were coming so fast and furious, but you kept up with them. Thank you again. It helped me tremendously right when i need it most. Your Pal, Ed P.S. Does this mean i have to buy something from your website now?
Originally Posted By -em Wow- What a very nice article. LP was where I learned of the tragedy and where I came for updates being one of the "out-of-staters" whose news doesnt have anything. I never fail to be amazed how great this place is and I am honored to be a part of this site (no matter how small my part is- Thanks! -em
Originally Posted By Sonya in Boise Thanks everyone for all the information on this tragic accident. Our local news had a 30 second mention of it and it shocked me and I came straight to LP to find the answers. It felt comforting to get this terrible news from my LP friends, than from the tv news station. Sonya
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations Doobie, Excellent article, it expressed my feelings on the accident as if I had written it myself. Thanks for expressing how you feel. Your effort will me (and I'm sure many others) sort out our own feeling about this tragedy. Lee
Originally Posted By debtee Thank-you Doobie and Rebekah! Your efforts are appreciated, especially by us Aussie's that Adore Disneyland (and visit regulary) but are far away when news breaks!! It's good to know we will find the truth on LP!!!
Originally Posted By Blacksheep Uncle Doobie, while you may or may not be a 'formally trained' journalist, you are one heck of a writer!!! what a great piece...
Originally Posted By kindagoofy Doobie, You know, I'm not a journalist either so I'll keep this short and simple Thank You for the heartfelt Editor's Report. Thank You for all the news. Thank You for all the links(headlines) and Thank You for ALL the great work you do at LP. THANK YOU
Originally Posted By CuriosWolfSo It was a very good heartfelt article you wrote, Doobie, and you really captured our feelings that we are all feeling these days. Though you're not official an reporter, you wrote much better then the other so-called reporters and TV journalists so keep up the good work!
Originally Posted By Keith Thank you so much for the heartfelt report, Doobie. And I really enjoyed everyone's comments, especially StartedByAMouse's post (#17). Being one of those who had expressed thanks and empathy to you directly, I felt in a way as though you were speaking to me. And indeed, I admit that I hadn't transmitted enough of my "sympathetic vibrations" to the others you mentioned (cast members, guests nearby, guests who were involved in the crash, family members of all of the above, and of course, Mr. Torres). But in spite of that, your efforts -- the duty you and Rebekah felt in your hearts -- and the strength it must have taken you both to meet both of your own demands for excellence -- are that for which I was expressing genuine appreciation, on behalf of myself and all those who I am sure would have done so themselves had they the opportunity. It warranted recognition, and it still does. Thank you both again for all that you did, for all that you do, for all that you are.
Originally Posted By actingforanimators Author Dean Koontz says: "Some people think only intellect counts: knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantage and seize it. But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy." I'd dare say you have them all, Doobie, coupled with the integrity to bring them to bear on whatever you report on these pages. As always, thank you.
Originally Posted By fabdisbabe Doobiedoobiedoo: There's stuff you learn in school and stuff you're born with. Looks like you were born with more than enough to be a great writer. Fab
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Disneyland is one of the few vestages of life that gives universal pleasure, friendship and dare I say love. A Disney park is one of the few places where strangers smile at each other and communicate, even when they don't speak the same language. Once again, we have been shaken to reality that Disneyland exists within the real world. BTM was my first roller coaster. I couldn't ride it opening day - but my Mom and Uncle did (I was too short) and it was my brothers' first coaster too. I love the attraction, I love Disneyland, and many here in the UK think I'm crazy. Even to the point where some of my colleagues have laughed about the accident and asked me if I have a death wish? Thank you Doobie for providing us with a Disneyland in cyber space. A place where we can feel as though we are there when we cannot be. A place that is full of heart for not only Disney but indeed, humanity. Thank you LP team for bringing us together. My heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected directly and indirectly by the events last friday. Love and Hugs, Davewasbaloo
Originally Posted By Disneyland Resort Doobie = Class, respect, intelligence. The above Editors Report IMO showed a lot of class and heartfelt respect.
