Originally Posted By anaheimhomeboy Shame on Laughing Place Shame on Miceage These websites had no comment on the death of Steve Jobs; Disney's largest individual shareholder, Chairman of the board, Pixar Savior, Techo-genius and all around man of the decade. Although Al Lutz is all a flutter over his AP parties! Nice lead in Al! ...jerk
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Well, you couldn't read or watch anything since 7:00pm last night that wasn't covering the Steve Jobs story. Of course most people know the relationship with Pixar...but given the fact that it is getting MAJOR coverage...what more do you want? I suspect LP will have a story about it at some point but I doubt they have the same ability to have these presentations canned like the networks do...anticipating these famous deaths.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <I suspect LP will have a story about it at some point but I doubt they have the same ability to have these presentations canned like the networks do...anticipating these famous deaths.> Exactly. This is still a "labor of love"-type website; it ain't CNN. Try the decaf.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 There is a discussion about Steve Jobs over in World Events. Also my guess is on the next podcast Jobs passing will likely be discussed.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 And if you look to your right under The Latest there are links to stories regarding this topic.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Daboob2 hit it..This is still a "mom and pop" joint and it may take a moment to get there but they do. Patience youngling...lol
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt How much information does one need on Steve Jobs and his life? It's fine for LP to post a story about his passing, but it's not like there aren't a million other places online to read about it. Do we really need one more article about this?
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I do have a question about Jobs connection to Disney. I believe he was the largest shareholder of the company. So what happens now, I would assume the family receives those shares but who replaces him on the board?
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "You can spot an Apple devotee a mile away." I'm one. But I'm not sure why any Disney site is required to cover this. I suppose there's the Pixar connection. But there are sites that can do this much better. Like: <a href="http://dribbble.com/shots/285826-Goodbye" target="_blank">http://dribbble.com/shots/285826-Goodbye</a> Or: <a href="http://xkcd.com/961/" target="_blank">http://xkcd.com/961/</a>
Originally Posted By Sparrow I would expect Apple, CNN, and other news sites to mention it but it's not like the President passed away and we're disrespecting. Peeps need to calm down about this.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I don't recall LP or any other Disney site running feature articles on Michael Jackson's life and death, and yet he was an avid Disney fan and had a popular attraction in four Disney parks around the world.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Here you go: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10045580.asp" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/N...5580.asp</a>
Originally Posted By mele I guess LP would have been better if they had pre-written Jobs' death article and just patiently waited for him to die. SHAME on you, LP. (Anyone else snicker when someone tries to castigate you by saying "shame on you"? So lame. LOL)
Originally Posted By anaheimhomeboy Are you guys serious??? you suppose there is a Disney Connection??? Take one look at Jim Hill's article and maybe you will get a clue at the influence this guy had on the Disney Company. Plus I kind of laid it out in my opening Post. Here is the run down again. 1.) Steve Jobs IS Still even in Death the single largest shareholder of Disney Stock. 2.) Chairman of the Disney Board of Directors 3.) Savior to Pixar. He bought Pixar from Lucas for 5 Million and gave John Lasseter freedom to make the movies he wanted, turning Pixar into the powerhouse that it became. 4.) Personally consulted Disney on the NEW Disney Store Makeovers 5.) Probably invented the device or operating system you are reading this off of right now. 6.) As Bob Iger admited, he consulted with Steve on most every major decision made by the Company in the past few years. Make no mistake about it. Without Steve Jobs, Disney Would not be the company it is today. It is shameful that sites likes the ones listed did not give him more credit or even a photo. Only Jim Hill Gets it. But I'm not surprised.
