Comments on: Bill O’Reilly’s web site compromised http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/ The views of one man on security, privacy and anything else that catches his attention. The views expressed on this blog do not reflect the views of my employer or anyone other than myself. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:45:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Vinnie Mardo http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3525 Vinnie Mardo Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:28:29 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3525 If anyone would incur the wrath of freedom loving Americans while simultaneously talking about a legal issue, it would be Mr. O'Reilly. He may or may not be a good commentator, but in my view he's so insulting and sour that I can't get past that self-important look on his face and tone in his voice. Thusly, I'm not surprised that his site was hacked in this manner and I'm guessing similar events are in the works. If anyone would incur the wrath of freedom loving Americans while simultaneously talking about a legal issue, it would be Mr. O’Reilly. He may or may not be a good commentator, but in my view he’s so insulting and sour that I can’t get past that self-important look on his face and tone in his voice. Thusly, I’m not surprised that his site was hacked in this manner and I’m guessing similar events are in the works.

]]> By: Kim http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3477 Kim Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:14:07 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3477 "Should be" is not "will be." If your personal communication, files, or contact lists showed up there, I'm sure you'd have no great love for their trashing your privacy, irrespective of its legality. “Should be” is not “will be.” If your personal communication, files, or contact lists showed up there, I’m sure you’d have no great love for their trashing your privacy, irrespective of its legality.

]]> By: Jeff Martens http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3474 Jeff Martens Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:04:58 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3474 I prefer BBC by a narrow margin over NPR. The problem, IMHO, with NPR is that rather than covering a story, they often cover the coverage of a story. For example, in their way of thinking, the presidential race isn't about issues since the American people (supposedly) don't want to think about the issues, so they don't report on issues. They report it as a horse race with an emphasis on what others are saying. There is no good US-based election coverage. I prefer BBC by a narrow margin over NPR. The problem, IMHO, with NPR is that rather than covering a story, they often cover the coverage of a story. For example, in their way of thinking, the presidential race isn’t about issues since the American people (supposedly) don’t want to think about the issues, so they don’t report on issues. They report it as a horse race with an emphasis on what others are saying.

There is no good US-based election coverage.

]]> By: Lee http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3464 Lee Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:36:51 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3464 Martin, Excellent Point about entertainment. I remember back in Seattle there was a radio announcer who was full of it, but fun to listen to. I didn't like his views, but he was entertaining, and he was funny. He also got my ratings because he made the drive home easier. About O'Reilly, I am a fan of his and FOX News. They are entertaining and present the news in a format I like. All stations sensationalize as you and Mark were saying, but FOX is crushing other stations in ratings for a reason. I don't agree with everything I watch. I have a mind of my own, and if I don't subscribe to their view on something, I toss it. I also can't stand beyond sensationalism that some stations or publications put on that constantly trashes one side or the other. One thing O'Reilly is right about, and no matter where you stand politically you should also agree with - we need to restore civility one to another in our society. We can disagree without bomb throwing. We can have a heated debate and at the end, shake hands and be friends and fellow Americans. Martin,

Excellent Point about entertainment. I remember back in Seattle there was a radio announcer who was full of it, but fun to listen to. I didn’t like his views, but he was entertaining, and he was funny. He also got my ratings because he made the drive home easier.

About O’Reilly, I am a fan of his and FOX News. They are entertaining and present the news in a format I like. All stations sensationalize as you and Mark were saying, but FOX is crushing other stations in ratings for a reason.

I don’t agree with everything I watch. I have a mind of my own, and if I don’t subscribe to their view on something, I toss it. I also can’t stand beyond sensationalism that some stations or publications put on that constantly trashes one side or the other.

One thing O’Reilly is right about, and no matter where you stand politically you should also agree with – we need to restore civility one to another in our society. We can disagree without bomb throwing. We can have a heated debate and at the end, shake hands and be friends and fellow Americans.

]]> By: Name http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3457 Name Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:33:02 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3457 @Mark L: Try NPR or CPB/PBS for (mostly) non-sensationalized news. It's also "free". @Mark L: Try NPR or CPB/PBS for (mostly) non-sensationalized news. It’s also “free”.

]]> By: Mark L http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3453 Mark L Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:56:46 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3453 Heh, you may as well not watch any news then. None of the news shows do any more than sensationalizing. A few weeks ago I was on a business trip, and all my morning customer meetings got cancelled. I was in my hotel room working with the news on in the background for a couple of hours. The amount of teasers, sensationalism and commentator "outrage" was just silly. Information I had heard the night before on the same news channel seemed to have been forgotten - or never told to - the morning show talking heads. Getting such a concentrated dose in one sitting made me realize how bad our media has become. They cater to the ADHD, sound-bite news now. O'Reilly, Hannity, Matthews and Olberman should all be banned from the airwaves. Unfortunately, it's hard to find a decent , relatively unbiased news source any more. Even the WSJ and NY Times are seeing quality levels drop. About all you can do is keep an eye on several of them and try to put things together. Heh, you may as well not watch any news then. None of the news shows do any more than sensationalizing. A few weeks ago I was on a business trip, and all my morning customer meetings got cancelled. I was in my hotel room working with the news on in the background for a couple of hours. The amount of teasers, sensationalism and commentator “outrage” was just silly. Information I had heard the night before on the same news channel seemed to have been forgotten – or never told to – the morning show talking heads. Getting such a concentrated dose in one sitting made me realize how bad our media has become. They cater to the ADHD, sound-bite news now.

O’Reilly, Hannity, Matthews and Olberman should all be banned from the airwaves.

Unfortunately, it’s hard to find a decent , relatively unbiased news source any more. Even the WSJ and NY Times are seeing quality levels drop. About all you can do is keep an eye on several of them and try to put things together.

]]> By: Martin http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3451 Martin Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:10:35 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3451 It sort of was. I'm not a big fan of Fox News and their sensationalism. And I'm not a big fan of O'Reilly's. Besides, being #1 or #2 on a consistent basis just means your entertaining, not right. I prefer NPR and PBS commentary to mainstream news media. I don't always agree with them either, but I find them to be much more even and level headed in their stories, rather than bombastic. Martin It sort of was. I’m not a big fan of Fox News and their sensationalism. And I’m not a big fan of O’Reilly’s. Besides, being #1 or #2 on a consistent basis just means your entertaining, not right.

I prefer NPR and PBS commentary to mainstream news media. I don’t always agree with them either, but I find them to be much more even and level headed in their stories, rather than bombastic.

Martin

]]> By: steve http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3450 steve Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:05:22 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3450 Considering O'Reilly is the number one or two cable news show on a very consistent basis.... your comment on ".... if he was he wouldn't be of Fox is a joke! Considering O’Reilly is the number one or two cable news show on a very consistent basis…. your comment on “…. if he was he wouldn’t be of Fox is a joke!

]]> By: Martin http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3449 Martin Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:36:59 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3449 Ouch. I'll concede your point, but ouch. I can't even defend O'Reilly enough to say he's a good commentator. If he was, he wouldn't be on Fox. Martin Ouch.

I’ll concede your point, but ouch. I can’t even defend O’Reilly enough to say he’s a good commentator. If he was, he wouldn’t be on Fox.

Martin

]]> By: Shawn http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/comment-page-1/#comment-3448 Shawn Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:32:44 +0000 http://www.mckeay.net/2008/09/20/bill-oreillys-web-site-compromised/#comment-3448 Let's be clear. Bill O'Reilly is not a reporter. He's a commentator. His position does not require him to know facts. He is required to know only the facts that support his arguments, not the facts that don't. Let’s be clear. Bill O’Reilly is not a reporter. He’s a commentator. His position does not require him to know facts. He is required to know only the facts that support his arguments, not the facts that don’t.

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