Tshirtguy is the pseudonym for an individual who posts on our online comment board. Tshirtguy is not the owner of Crown Prints, an employe of Crown Prints or affiliated in any way with Crown Prints.
The Steamboat Pilot & Today Editorial Board's role is to take a stance on community issues on behalf of the newspaper. This editorial represents the collective opinion of the Editorial Board, whose members are listed at the top of this opinion piece, including community representatives. Certainly we understand, accept and invite differing opinions, both in this forum and in print.
Newspapers maintain a distinct separation between the editorial and advertising departments. Advertising is purchased based upon the audience the newspaper is able to reach. Judging simply from the comments above, the newspaper clearly reaches medical marijuana advocates as well as those who oppose it. Thus, it makes sense that medical marijuana businesses would purchase advertising in the newspaper to reach potential customers. At the same time, it makes sense that medical marijuana centers would refuse to advertise in the newspaper based upon this editorial stance. But if an editorial is to have any integrity, then past or future advertising should have no impact in the formulation of the newspaper's opinion.
Again, differing opinions are encouraged and welcome. We will gladly offer equal space in print and online to opposing views. You can submit a letter to the editor or guest column by emailing editor@SteamboatToday.com or simply filling out the form at the link below:
The editorial is in error. The Sheraton is not an obstacle to proceeding with Promenade construction. The Sheraton and the city of Steamboat Springs have reached verbal agreement on the easement issues. That agreement was reached Monday, prior to publication of this editorial. This was an error on the part of the Editorial Board, which, regrettably, did not gather all of the updated information prior to rendering its opinion.
I truly appreciate the feedback, and I know that others have made similar complaints. We have to balance that feedback against the value the drop down ad delivers for advertisers. And it has proven to be the most effective advertising space, based on click throughs per impression, on our site. That's important given that our business model for the site is to deliver content for free thanks to advertising support.
So the short answer is we plan to keep the ad as is for now. Please know the ad should drop down only once during a user session. It should not retract on its own, though a user can close the expanded ad. If it is not functioning as I have described, please email webmaster@steamboatToday.com Make sure to cite what browser and which version you are using.
In February, the Steamboat Pilot & Today was asked about its chemical disposal procedures by Mike Zopf, Routt County's director of environmental health. The newspaper responded by reviewing its procedures and on Feb. 22, 2010, sent Zopf a detailed explanation of the chemicals used and how they are disposed. That's the only correspondence the newspaper has ever had with any public health agency about chemicals used in the printing process. Since Thursday, the newspaper has contacted officials from the Routt County Department of Environmental Health, the city's wastewater treatment plant, the State Department of Public Health and Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency. All have reassured the Pilot & Today that the newspaper's handling of chemicals is not the subject of any investigation by any of their agencies. There is no indication from any agency that the newspaper's handling of chemicals in the past or present is cause for concern. Still, we have again reviewed our procedures and can say with confidence that our chemicals are being handled safely, properly and most importantly, in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
As far as the story that appeared in the latest edition of The Steamboat Local, pending legal review, we cannot comment fully on the story other than to reiterate the news brief that appeared today. It is our stance that The Local’s story is wrong and defamatory and therefore should be retracted and the editions pulled from the shelves.
Steamboat's Sobeck to be school's lone golfer at state
Good luck Erik!
October 2, 2011 at 8:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Our View: Medical marijuana centers should be banned
All:
Tshirtguy is the pseudonym for an individual who posts on our online comment board. Tshirtguy is not the owner of Crown Prints, an employe of Crown Prints or affiliated in any way with Crown Prints.
Sincerely,
Scott Stanford
General Manager, Steamboat Today
970-871-4202
ssatnford@SteamboatToday.com
September 29, 2011 at 1:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Our View: Medical marijuana centers should be banned
All:
The Steamboat Pilot & Today Editorial Board's role is to take a stance on community issues on behalf of the newspaper. This editorial represents the collective opinion of the Editorial Board, whose members are listed at the top of this opinion piece, including community representatives. Certainly we understand, accept and invite differing opinions, both in this forum and in print.
Newspapers maintain a distinct separation between the editorial and advertising departments. Advertising is purchased based upon the audience the newspaper is able to reach. Judging simply from the comments above, the newspaper clearly reaches medical marijuana advocates as well as those who oppose it. Thus, it makes sense that medical marijuana businesses would purchase advertising in the newspaper to reach potential customers. At the same time, it makes sense that medical marijuana centers would refuse to advertise in the newspaper based upon this editorial stance. But if an editorial is to have any integrity, then past or future advertising should have no impact in the formulation of the newspaper's opinion.
Again, differing opinions are encouraged and welcome. We will gladly offer equal space in print and online to opposing views. You can submit a letter to the editor or guest column by emailing editor@SteamboatToday.com or simply filling out the form at the link below:
http://www.steamboattoday.com/submit/...
I look forward to your feedback.
Scott Stanford
General Manager
970-871-4202
sstanford@SteamboatToday.com
September 28, 2011 at 10:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Nuns of Brixton bringing raw energy of The Clash to Steamboat
This comment was removed by the site staff for violation of the usage agreement.
June 3, 2011 at 8:25 a.m. ( permalink )
2 teens arrested in connection with downtown Steamboat burglaries
All:
Several inappropriate comments have been removed. Please moderate your comments to ensure they are within the boundaries of fairness.
Thanks,
Scott Stanford
General Manager
970-871-4202
sstanford@SteamboatToday.com
May 18, 2011 at 9:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Our View: Move forward with Promenade
All:
The editorial is in error. The Sheraton is not an obstacle to proceeding with Promenade construction. The Sheraton and the city of Steamboat Springs have reached verbal agreement on the easement issues. That agreement was reached Monday, prior to publication of this editorial. This was an error on the part of the Editorial Board, which, regrettably, did not gather all of the updated information prior to rendering its opinion.
Scott Stanford
General Manager
Steamboat Pilot & Today
sstanford@SteamboatToday.com
(970) 871-4202
May 11, 2011 at 5:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Frigid weather rattles Steamboat
Maybe this related story helps clear some of the memories. It certainly is a rare event for school to close in Steamboat Springs:
http://www.steamboattoday.com/news/20...
Scott Stanford
General Manager
970-871-4202
sstanford@SteamboatToday.com
February 2, 2011 at 5:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brent Boyer: A fresh look for the front page
I truly appreciate the feedback, and I know that others have made similar complaints. We have to balance that feedback against the value the drop down ad delivers for advertisers. And it has proven to be the most effective advertising space, based on click throughs per impression, on our site. That's important given that our business model for the site is to deliver content for free thanks to advertising support.
So the short answer is we plan to keep the ad as is for now. Please know the ad should drop down only once during a user session. It should not retract on its own, though a user can close the expanded ad. If it is not functioning as I have described, please email webmaster@steamboatToday.com Make sure to cite what browser and which version you are using.
Scott Stanford
General Manager
(970) 871-4202
sstanford@SteamboatToday.com
January 14, 2011 at 11:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat briefs: Pilot & Today requests story retraction, paper removal
In February, the Steamboat Pilot & Today was asked about its chemical disposal procedures by Mike Zopf, Routt County's director of environmental health. The newspaper responded by reviewing its procedures and on Feb. 22, 2010, sent Zopf a detailed explanation of the chemicals used and how they are disposed. That's the only correspondence the newspaper has ever had with any public health agency about chemicals used in the printing process. Since Thursday, the newspaper has contacted officials from the Routt County Department of Environmental Health, the city's wastewater treatment plant, the State Department of Public Health and Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency. All have reassured the Pilot & Today that the newspaper's handling of chemicals is not the subject of any investigation by any of their agencies. There is no indication from any agency that the newspaper's handling of chemicals in the past or present is cause for concern. Still, we have again reviewed our procedures and can say with confidence that our chemicals are being handled safely, properly and most importantly, in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
As far as the story that appeared in the latest edition of The Steamboat Local, pending legal review, we cannot comment fully on the story other than to reiterate the news brief that appeared today. It is our stance that The Local’s story is wrong and defamatory and therefore should be retracted and the editions pulled from the shelves.
— Scott Stanford
General Manager, Steamboat Pilot & Today
(970) 871-4202
sstanford@steamboatpilot.com
December 17, 2010 at 3:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Sailors football smashes past Pueblo Central
Valor Christian beat Mountain View 21-7.
November 28, 2009 at 4:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )