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While I can understand a need to nuance the controversy, the attempt misspells Jacksons name, and it makes him out to be the one making the mistake. Also, the very valid reference to Rubin's apology was removed.
Taken together, this completely changes how the actual event (the interview) comes across, so I quick-reverted.
This should not be taken to mean I oppose attempts to nuance the description (on the contrary!) only that I encourage a bit more care to be taken not to whitewash Rubin's (re)actions both during and after the event: he did act completely guilty, so just saying Jackson was "mistaken" would be a gross simplification. CapnZapp ( talk) 20:46, 12 June 2014 (UTC)
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Sam Rubin passed away at age 64 at noon today of a heart attack. The people at KTLA are going with complete 24/7 live coverage. "The heart and soul of KTLA was Sam Rubin. The heart is broken," says Rich Chambers in introduction of clips and tributes of stars phoning in. He started his own company, SRE Inc., was cofounder of the Critics' Choice Awards (current name) and gave Taylor Swift her start. She is now a billionaire. He is best know for his insightful friendly visits with Oscars stars on the Red Carpet. There is a lot that can be added here in this section. He is survived by his wife and four children. AstroU ( talk) 06:37, 11 May 2024 (UTC)
IMO, the general impression of the KTLA section in particular leans too far negative with all the anecdotes of people he offended. He never hit anyone in the face, called them any names not suitable for polite conversation and reasonable for someone who talks for a living, etc. Surely, we can some up with some more positive anecdotes for balance. I admit to being biased. What do others think? —[ AlanM1 ( talk)]— 16:39, 12 May 2024 (UTC)
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While I can understand a need to nuance the controversy, the attempt misspells Jacksons name, and it makes him out to be the one making the mistake. Also, the very valid reference to Rubin's apology was removed.
Taken together, this completely changes how the actual event (the interview) comes across, so I quick-reverted.
This should not be taken to mean I oppose attempts to nuance the description (on the contrary!) only that I encourage a bit more care to be taken not to whitewash Rubin's (re)actions both during and after the event: he did act completely guilty, so just saying Jackson was "mistaken" would be a gross simplification. CapnZapp ( talk) 20:46, 12 June 2014 (UTC)
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Sam Rubin passed away at age 64 at noon today of a heart attack. The people at KTLA are going with complete 24/7 live coverage. "The heart and soul of KTLA was Sam Rubin. The heart is broken," says Rich Chambers in introduction of clips and tributes of stars phoning in. He started his own company, SRE Inc., was cofounder of the Critics' Choice Awards (current name) and gave Taylor Swift her start. She is now a billionaire. He is best know for his insightful friendly visits with Oscars stars on the Red Carpet. There is a lot that can be added here in this section. He is survived by his wife and four children. AstroU ( talk) 06:37, 11 May 2024 (UTC)
IMO, the general impression of the KTLA section in particular leans too far negative with all the anecdotes of people he offended. He never hit anyone in the face, called them any names not suitable for polite conversation and reasonable for someone who talks for a living, etc. Surely, we can some up with some more positive anecdotes for balance. I admit to being biased. What do others think? —[ AlanM1 ( talk)]— 16:39, 12 May 2024 (UTC)