Permission Denied

I’ve been turned away at the door of a club, most likely for being a dork. I’ve been turned away at a basketball game when I tried to sneak in using tickets for a baseball game that was rained out. I’ve been told by people that they are “in an ‘A’ ‘B’ conversation” and then asked to “C” my way out of it. But never before have I been turned away by someone’s blog.

Well, that is, until today.

“The Girl Also Blogs” was a fun site written by a pretty New York chick named Jaime (left) who enjoyed to talk about everything. And I mean EVERYTHING.

From going to see a KISS cover-band on Halloween to her troubles getting batteries into her Pocket-Rocket, Jaime was always a fun visit. I had even planned on making her the first nominee this March in Dr. Blogstein’s Miss Blogger 07!© competition.

Well, that is, until today.

For, today when I tried to read the latest in Jaime’s exciting adventures, I got turned away. Shut out. Given the Heisman.
I felt like I had Clay Aiken’s big fat hand coming straight towards my mouth when I saw this message:
This blog is open to invited readers only

The Girl Also Blogs

It doesn’t look like you have been invited to read this blog. If you think this is a mistake, you might want to contact the blog author and request an invitation.
Ouch! Has anyone ever seen a message like that? And here I thought I was in the cool crowd!

UPDATE: 12-16-06 The following exchange is found below in the comments…stay tuned…
the girl also blogs said…

Hey Dr. B,

Since I was reprimanded at work for using “their” internet service to write on my blog, I’ve given no one access to the blog until I revise it and remove the “objectionable” content. I’m being closely watched by IT, so I also can’t read blogs while at work. I’m sorry you felt denied, but I thought I was going to lose my job.

Anyway, it should be back up after xmas.

-Jaime
12/16/2006 7:12 PM

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Dr. Blogstein said…

Holy Crap! Now I’m sorry I thought such bad things about you.

Seriously though, recently, Jaime had an awesome “To Catch a Predator” type series where she exposed some anonymous commenter that was posting vulgar comments on her site.

Jaime: Did that backfire on you and lead to being banned at work?
12/16/2006 7:20 PM

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the girl also blogs said…

The short version of the story is, the guy I outed somehow, legally or illegally discovered my last name, looked me up on Friendster or something to find out where I worked, and contacted the legal dept. there. So Legal contacted HR, who contacted IT, and yes, they could “prove” I was blogging during work hours. I’m guilty. But HR also lectured me on having my name & pic attached to a blog with questionable content, esp. given that our clients are reasonably internet savvy and could, somehow, find my blog.

So I get it, and out of respect for the company and the fact that they know my blog addy, I’m taking my name and pic off the blog, and will probably be using a lot of euphemisms if I decide to talk about anything risque. Also, I won’t be blogging at work.

What’s interesting is that the guy from Legal who was initially contacted is a friend and told me that the guy sounded like he was really “out to get” me… Legal Guy assured me that he gave my Perverted Anonymous no satisfaction that anything came of his email.

Sorry, that wasn’t “short” at all.

Anyway, I’m going to go drink my face off now.

-Jaime

12/16/2006 8:50 PM

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26 Responses to “Permission Denied”

  1. Bond Says:

    Doc.. I actually did get that on the blog of someone I read.
    And I could not get her email address, since it was not on her profile.
    “Did I comment rudely?” “Did she read something on THE COUCH that made he so upset she blocked me?”
    Then about 2 weeks later she commented on THE COUCH and I wrote to her and it just so happened she had decieded to stop writing for a while and in doing her little wonders this is the message that was generated.
    It is a strange feeling though

  2. Bond Says:

    And… just curious.. do oyu have a wall of pictures of your female readers???

    hummmmmmmmmmmmmm?

  3. Lex Luthor Says:

    I say, what a bitch. How dare she not let you in! I can understand maybe not letting me and some of my friends in, but you? What a fool.

    She will read your post and say it was all a mistake: just tell her to “beat it”. Was I too rough on the poor girl?

  4. Starrlight Says:

    I have seen those messages around a bit. I suppose it is there right to do whatever they want with their blogs. They should just know that people like my Ex(husband variety) could hack them in a micro second.

  5. dmbmeg Says:

    don’t worry, you’ll always be invited into my club. i don’t get why people start blogs if not for the fact that all bloggers are starved for attention?

  6. Dr. Blogstein Says:

    Well, Bond, the answer is, yes, I do have a wall of pictures of your female readers and I do have a possible problem of overusing commas.

    Lex: Perhaps asking her to “Beat it” is the reason I’m no longer allowed on her site.

    Starr: Can you ask your ex to help me hack into “The Girl Also Blogs”?

    DMB: and that is why I love you. PLease send me an updated picture for my Stalker Wall. Thnak you.

  7. Starrlight Says:

    Doc my ex could hack into NASA if he felt like it. He’s a total dickhead, but he does have some mad sk33lz

  8. Dr. Blogstein Says:

    “Little Johnny” takes offense to your use of “dickhead” in that context. I told him he was being an ass–that just made matters worse.

  9. dmbmeg Says:

    feel free to use the picture of my sweaty ass on my blog for your wall. nothing says “i’m hot” like a sweat ass. ba dum bum! thank you! i’ll be here all night.

  10. Starrlight Says:

    Well, shite. Doc just made me choke on my coffee. Serves me right for reading this blog while trying to enjoy my tasty caffeine beverage!

    As for the ex, he was a dickhead in every way EXCEPT the right one. If you get my drift :P

  11. tishabest Says:

    I should have denied you access from the beginning, I’m now hooked and can’t get enough LOL! I enjoy every second of your blog Doc!!

    Tisha
    http://tishabest.blogspot.com

    FREAKIN BLOOGER BETA WON’T LET ME COMMENT AS ME!

  12. Dr. Blogstein Says:

    It wont let me comment as you either. Damn!

  13. tishabest Says:

    You’re so cheeky! I walked right into that one(so clumsy)!

  14. CrimsonKing Says:

    It’s because you’re black. I know it’s sad, but rascism is still a…wait, you’re not black? Oh well then it’s because you’re um…Irish? Jewish? Short?

  15. tishabest Says:

    crimsonking - You talkin’ to me?

  16. Dr. Blogstein Says:

    Tisha: Are you black and Jewish? Tell us how that happened. I’m intrigued.

  17. tishabest Says:

    So Doc, you admit that I intrigue you :- )

    If I have to teach YOU about the birds and the bees we’re all lost!

    Well the truth is I’m a walking miracle LOL and a Jewish Puerto Rican African Indian American Princess.

    I will tell you the rest in private…

    Neshika
    Tisha

  18. Dr. Blogstein Says:

    Good Lord, Tisha! How many people were in the bedroom when you were conceived?!?

  19. Tisha! Says:

    Actually Dr. B I believe there were several couples there, mi mama is a hot tamale.

    By da way, you didn’t take a stab at my first name…read my e-mails!

    I know I’m high maintenance but sheesh.

  20. the girl also blogs Says:

    Hey Dr. B,

    Since I was reprimanded at work for using “their” internet service to write on my blog, I’ve given no one access to the blog until I revise it and remove the “objectionable” content. I’m being closely watched by IT, so I also can’t read blogs while at work. I’m sorry you felt denied, but I thought I was going to lose my job.

    Anyway, it should be back up after xmas.

    -Jaime

  21. Dr. Blogstein Says:

    Holy Crap! Now I’m sorry I thought such bad things about you.

    Seriously though, recently, Jaime had an awesome “To Catch a Predator” type series where she exposed some anonymous commenter that was posting vulgar comments on her site.

    Jaime: Did that backfire on you and lead to being banned at work?

  22. the girl also blogs Says:

    The short version of the story is, the guy I outed somehow, legally or illegally discovered my last name, looked me up on Friendster or something to find out where I worked, and contacted the legal dept. there. So Legal contacted HR, who contacted IT, and yes, they could “prove” I was blogging during work hours. I’m guilty. But HR also lectured me on having my name & pic attached to a blog with questionable content, esp. given that our clients are reasonably internet savvy and could, somehow, find my blog.

    So I get it, and out of respect for the company and the fact that they know my blog addy, I’m taking my name and pic off the blog, and will probably be using a lot of euphemisms if I decide to talk about anything risque. Also, I won’t be blogging at work.

    What’s interesting is that the guy from Legal who was initially contacted is a friend and told me that the guy sounded like he was really “out to get” me… Legal Guy assured me that he gave my Perverted Anonymous no satisfaction that anything came of his email.

    Sorry, that wasn’t “short” at all.

    Anyway, I’m going to go drink my face off now.

    -Jaime

  23. Starrlight Says:

    Man I wish I could *BUY* her a drink. So if I get this right, the ass she exposed caused all these problems?

    Why am I having Dirty Harry flashbacks?

    Oh yes, must be my urge for some vigilante justice.

  24. Dr. Blogstein Says:

    You have it 100% correct, Starr. What can we do for her? Lets make this right!

  25. Bond Says:

    Well if we knew the guy that outed her, we could all just bombard him with trivial annoying posts to his blog and email and make him realize that there is a group… a dynamic, well-seasoned, energetic group who will defend to his death our friends on the internet!

    Sorry got carried away

  26. Dr. Blogstein Says:

    Bond: Can we call ourselves The A-Team? Please!

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