Blogumentary = Chuck Olsen

Wow!  I just found something amazing!  I found a complete duplicate of my "zzzzzzzz-list" of bloggers that I used to read but no longer find relevant.

Even more amazing is the fact that the list is also the list of bloggers who appear in a so-called documentary called "59 bloggers".

What's most amazing is that the "former Hollywood executive", John Hart, who seems to be behind the "59 bloggers", has attempted to usurp the name "Blogumentary" which was first coined by Chuck Olsen of Secret Vlog Injection long before Hart showed up on the blogging scene. 

What's worse is that Hart has responded rudely to Chuck's polite requests to try and work the matter out.

Luckily the "59 bloggers" documentary may never see the light of day as it appears that funding is lacking for this project.  This guy's so desperate that he has apparently threatened legal action against Chuck.  Hopefully potential sponsors will realize the potential backlash of bad publicity that will no doubt ensue.

This is not true collaboration and I have no intention of supporting or viewing "59 bloggers".

I do look forward to Chuck's truly collaborative and honest "Blogumentary".

Please email John Hart at john.writer@gmail.com and urge him to show a little respect and to consider interviewing a more interesting set of people. 

Aside: Even Lessig is on the "zzzzzzz-list" these days.  I must admit that his name came up for consideration as a keynote speaker recently and everyone involved agreed that he seemed to be going on about the same old things these days  Pass.  We get it Larry, you're preaching to the choir.  Perhaps he's trying to get the chior to sing?  I dunno.  Check out my "Promises, Promises" playlist on WebJay for my favorite Larry Lessig mash-up.

Have you ever noticed how often it says "comments will be re-enabled soon" over at Creative Commons?  Weird.

 

Comments

[Chuck]

THANKS so much for posting this!

[Doug Bradley]

I emailed Mr Hart yesterday in reference to the dispute over the controversy over "Blogumentary". My email was respectful and civil but Mr Hart's response was less than. In fact after reading his e-mail I'm convienced that in my opinion he is an.... asshole. I googled Mr Hart and it seems best I can figure he was producer of three Holywood films. The last one was a few years back, from the email I received from him and the fact it has been a while since he has worked as a producer I figure he is an arrogant ass that no one wants to work with.