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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Toronto Star layoffs Steve Russell, Photographer Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 9:31 AM on 11.07.09 ->> As our Publisher announces another round of Voluntary Separation Packages in addition to the paper looking to outsource all our copy editing and pagination, one copy editor took the red pen to his memo. http://torontoist.com/2009/11/disgruntled_star_editor_takes_revenge.php  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (1) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Curtis Clegg, Photographer Sycamore | IL | USA | Posted: 9:53 AM on 11.07.09 ->> To where are they outsourcing the copy editing and pagination? To contractors in Canada, or somewhere overseas?  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jack Megaw, Student/Intern, Photographer Pittsburgh | PA | America | Posted: 10:05 AM on 11.07.09 ->> Got to love the "red ink"  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Steve Russell, Photographer Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 11:06 AM on 11.07.09 ->> They say they haven't firmed it up yet or if they will do it at all. But in talks with our union it looks like they are thinking about a company called Page Masters out of Australia. Looks like that company will open up a shop here in Canada just for us and the contracting out they will most likely do at Canadian Press (Canada's AP)  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Erik Markov, Photographer Kokomo | IN | | Posted: 11:27 AM on 11.07.09 ->> I like the comment, "Fine. That was a poorly-worded memo. However, nothing in the markup indicates why the Star needs in-house editors." The mark-up is the explanation. Some people just will never get it.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Nick Turchiaro, Photographer Brampton | Ontario | Canada | Posted: 12:03 PM on 11.07.09 ->> Steve, will this affect the staff photographers and photo editors? and if so what plans, if any, will they have for the photo editing? I pray it all works out. Regards, Nick  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Mark Loundy, Photo Editor San Jose | CA | USA | Posted: 1:29 PM on 11.07.09 ->> Curtis, I haven't read anything specific about this instance, but the Star already outsources some of their work to an Indian company. --Mark  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Michael Fischer, Photographer Spencer | Ia | USA | Posted: 9:40 PM on 11.07.09 ->> When you are trying to side step the real issues in a memo, things can tend to get "wordy". Great work by the mystery editor. Once again, I am reminded of this old Mark Twain quote: "Man is the only animal that blushes, or needs to."  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Darren Whitley, Photographer Maryville | MO | USA | Posted: 12:13 AM on 11.08.09 ->> Awesome. Thank God they don't get to use their red pen on my writing.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. Thread Title: Toronto Star layoffs Thread Started By: Steve Russell Message: Member Login: Password: || Sponsor Special Deals We BUY & TRADE you OLD Gear Available from: Adorama Camera | Price: $0.00 Notes: We all have some cameras & lenses sitting around collecting dust right?...Or you work at a Newspaper that has downsized?...What to do with your excess photographic equipment? Adorama's Used Dept is looking for your used gear to purchase or take in trade. Contact me directly jsnyder@adorama.com or 1-800-223-2500 X2435 and I can fill you in on the details. Cash in your pocket is better than sitting on the shelf, right? -- More Info -- Return to --> Message Board Main Index

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