Blogger's demand for free meals sparks outrage online
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Originally posted by Fatum:
well mate ....
I waited tables in my teens, and from that I learnt that you must NEVER be rude to someone who handles your food .....
and NEVER send food back to the kitchen for trivial reasons.
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Check this out, read the 2nd paragraph, on the left side of the page.
http://www.foodster.com.sg/dbs_foodster_brad.html
Anyone want to consider changing banks?
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i'm wondering if this is a case of "both sides are wrong and both sides had it coming" ?
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The restaurant had issued a press statement yesterday.
http://privateaffairs.com.sg/pdf/press.pdf
Press Statement – 24th Aug 2010
Immediate Release
Private Affairs, Singapore – This is a formal statement in response to the article by Yahoo News Singapore, “Food blogger who demands free meal sparks outrage online”. This statement represents strictly the views and stands from the Private Affairs management (hereinafter referred to as “We”)
As we were made aware by the unexpected said incident occurred at our Sunday Brunch on last Sunday, 22nd Aug 2010, we did not expect this unfortunate episode to spark into a fiery debate within the local food blogging community and eventually led to the attention of our local media.
Nevertheless, we sincerely thank each and every individual, who have showed concerns and expressed valuable opinions relating to this incident.
Despite the unexpected publicity from this incident, we have no intentions to exploit this incident for the fame of any individual/s or property involved as suggested in some comments; therefore, it is critical, we want to make an official statement and clarifications with regards to this matter before it escalates into potential repercussions that may affect our restaurants’ credibility or cause any further unnecessary unhappiness or discontent to any parties involved
The candid remarks and unacceptable responses from the said blogger were certainly uncalled for. We were not impressed by his behaviour, action and mannerism.
Private Affairs, a 40-seater restaurant serving Modern European cuisine with Asian touches, is a quaint gem that has caught the attention of many food lovers. Our little success was the credit of various media coverage since its opening in October 2009.
We have always extended media tasting invitation to avid food bloggers based on recommendations of reliable sources. We embraced food blogging and believe there is a certain extent of social integrity, moral and professionalism inculcated in every blogger.
However, we also want to highlight, the food blogs about Private Affairs are based on individual blogger’s real experience and is not in any way altered or influenced by Private Affairs. The food bloggers were clear and transparent in stating that their gastronomy adventures were invited sessions.
We hope this incident does not discourage the food blogger community to pursue their passion in food blogging. We feel that there is a lot of integrity and clout in this community and we can bring our similar passion which is great food to the people. We will continue to support and promote the spirit behind the passion of food writing and sharing with food lovers.
More importantly, we want to take this opportunity to suggest a possible formation of a governing body or an association/society, which cultivates and promotes the appropriate manner of blogging and blogger’s etiquette. There should be some guidelines and policies implemented to avoid any similar incidents from occurring again.
Regards,
The Management and Staff of Private Affairs Kitchen & Bar -
muahahahahahahaha
the straits times ran an article on this today ......
I think it painted this chap in quite a negative light. A rude freeloader basically.
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The newspaperman didn't make it in time today, again. So I didn't get to read it at breakfast.
His last twitter was at midnight last night, probably a message to his gf.
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i re-read Brad's reply basically he also indicated that Melanie has allow him to bring "A friend" not 3 friends.
I think brad is also trying to skirt the "free intent" by bringing the other 2. for free. Maybe its time for the other 2 friends to air their statement tell it all....make a buck.
ha ha ha.
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a governing body?
association?
for food bloggers???
wtf??
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Originally posted by ditzy:
The restaurant had issued a press statement yesterday.
http://privateaffairs.com.sg/pdf/press.pdf
Quote:Can't see hwo the restaurant press statement actually shed light on what happened too oh well~
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The resturant de press statement didn't clarify if it did have some internal mis-communication...
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Originally posted by ^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~:
The resturant de press statement didn't clarify if it did have some internal mis-communication...
Yalor.. typical public relations waffling which doesn't actually say anything....
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Where got businesses will tell you their inside got problem one?
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Originally posted by ditzy:
Where got businesses will tell you their inside got problem one?
yeah but I think this PR statement by them.. and its lack of transparency.. probably did more harm than good. I mean.. issuing a statement is to clarify an issue, or state a stand.. but this.. seems to do exactly opposite of what the statement says: not trying to take advantage of the publicity.
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Originally posted by the Bear:
a governing body?
association?
for food bloggers???
wtf??
Remember the last time some woman tried to start an association for bloggers?
Anyway they seem to stand by their director's version of the story. ("The candid remarks and unacceptable responses from the said blogger were certainly uncalled for. We were not impressed by his behaviour, action and mannerism.")
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Originally posted by Kuali Baba:
Remember the last time some woman tried to start an association for bloggers?
Anyway they seem to stand by their director's version of the story. ("The candid remarks and unacceptable responses from the said blogger were certainly uncalled for. We were not impressed by his behaviour, action and mannerism.")
i loved Rockson's response to that -
Originally posted by ShrodingersCat:
yeah but I think this PR statement by them.. and its lack of transparency.. probably did more harm than good. I mean.. issuing a statement is to clarify an issue, or state a stand.. but this.. seems to do exactly opposite of what the statement says: not trying to take advantage of the publicity.
They're just shielding their bottoms from one angle, which is the assertion that they're exploiting the blog by fabricating parts of the event.
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Originally posted by ditzy:
Where got businesses will tell you their inside got problem one?
Well true...It's still better then Apple de "My phone are good, all other phone suffers from the same problem" and bring out a presentation slide which has errors...
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I wished he had visited the restaurant on my ban list, and made a big hoo hah there instead.
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Originally posted by ditzy:
I wished he had visited the restaurant on my ban list, and made a big hoo hah there instead.
prime cut? -
Fark, everybody knows?
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Originally posted by the Bear:
i loved Rockson's response to thatRockson Takumi Tan is back!!!!!
A few years back ppl were speculating he kena caught by the gahman..
Always loved this dude's blog.
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Originally posted by motoway:
Rockson Takumi Tan is back!!!!!
A few years back ppl were speculating he kena caught by the gahman..
Always loved this dude's blog.
And you are back too after god-knows-how-long.
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Originally posted by ditzy:
Fark, everybody knows?
Just wondering - what happened there?