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maxs_momma · 01-28-2008, 10:54 AM

Ok i got ask by channel 8 news to do a interview should i? I am so nervous i am not sure it would be a good thing or not. They said that city hall is the only ones that will speak to them and they would like to hear the story from me and what i saw since no one in the rescue group (no one else knows who the rescue group it so shhhhhhhhhh) or the humane society will talk to them. I know it is alright witht he rescue group because they gave me the number to call the news channel.But my problem is should i do it because if i do then everyone will know it was me and i don't want anyone threatening my family

Julie1760 · 01-28-2008, 10:58 AM

I would be careful with this. As you know there are some pretty scary people out in this world. I commend you for what you've done, but you'll have to think about how going public will affect your family.

maxs_momma · 01-28-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Julie1760

I would be careful with this. As you know there are some pretty scary people out in this world. I commend you for what you've done, but you'll have to think about how going public will affect your family.

That is my fear i am so confused on what to do they keep telling me that it will help get the word out and make it harder for this woman to get her dogs back if i speak up but i also have to think about my family.

sweetr72 · 01-28-2008, 11:07 AM

I wonder if the news would take a written report of what you saw and read it on the air...tell them you want to protect your identity...OR have you face blackened out or behind a screen...ya..that would be neat..

Dawn

Sukoshis Gma · 01-28-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by maxs_momma

That is my fear i am so confused on what to do they keep telling me that it will help get the word out and make it harder for this woman to get her dogs back if i speak up but i also have to think about my family.

Some times on the news they will interview someone with their face dark or they will have their back to the camera, wonder if that would be possible? You might ask them and tell them that is the only way you will talk to them for safety reasons.

Sweetr72 we were posting the same thing at the same time!

MeganS · 01-28-2008, 11:09 AM

In a situation like that, maybe you could ask them if they can interview you in the dark? Have you seen the interviews where the person's face is darkened so they can't be recognized? I think its important to get the word out, but you shouldn't be risking your safety. You should ask them if there are any options so that you won't be seen.

nvnvgirl · 01-28-2008, 11:09 AM

I agree that you should be cautious. There's so many wackos out there and even though most people know you've done a good thing, there's other people who may be friends, "cohorts in crime", family etc of the accused parties; you don't want them to retaliate. Maybe you could just give a written statement to the news channel and tell them that you prefer to remain anonymous?

yoyo27 · 01-28-2008, 11:10 AM

I would think if they were going to possible have you in court that is all you would need to do. I wouldn't know if I would want to go on TV and have to worry about family. I think it was a wonderful thing you did and no reason on earth not to go on TV except about the weird ones out there and if you want to take that chance. I think if you go to court that is where they are going to decide if she gets her dogs back or not. Not on TV. You just go with your gut feelings as to what you want and feel is right. I believe it needs to be on TV but not sure if you have to be the one that does that. Plus it needs to be told that the cops have been there on several occasions and never went in. Maybe you can write something they would read on there but no have your picture on the TV. See if that would work. Due to the safety of your family.

nikkinack · 01-28-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

In a situation like that, maybe you could ask them if they can interview you in the dark? Have you seen the interviews where the person's face is darkened so they can't be recognized? I think its important to get the word out, but you shouldn't be risking your safety. You should ask them if there are any options so that you won't be seen.

This is a good idea, I think what you did is great

but not all people will.

hha · 01-28-2008, 11:12 AM

I would do it, but, I would have them black out your face!

maxs_momma · 01-28-2008, 11:13 AM

Guys that is a wonderful suggestion to see if they will block out my face and name i am going to call hubby and talk to him about it but i only have 20 more minutes to decide

Yorkiedaze · 01-28-2008, 11:15 AM

I don't think anyone would do anything to you or your family "after" the fact. I'd go the mile. This is what all of us need to do when we are trying to help, otherwise nothing ever changes.

LuvmyYorkies2 · 01-28-2008, 11:16 AM

They should have no problem not showing your face. I work at a newstation in the washington dc area and we do it all the time....the camera will have a shot down on the ground or run VO(voice over) while the person is speaking...the reporter will just note that you, the witness, wishes to not have her face shown.

Good Luck.

Mizzrosa · 01-28-2008, 11:18 AM

i agree ask them to block ur face so that way no1 knows its u and u will feel better about doing it..

yorkieusa · 01-28-2008, 11:19 AM

It has been handled already, so why invite trouble?

01-28-2008, 10:54 AM	#1
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,722	I got ask to be on the news should I? Ok i got ask by channel 8 news to do a interview should i? I am so nervous i am not sure it would be a good thing or not. They said that city hall is the only ones that will speak to them and they would like to hear the story from me and what i saw since no one in the rescue group (no one else knows who the rescue group it so shhhhhhhhhh) or the humane society will talk to them. I know it is alright witht he rescue group because they gave me the number to call the news channel.But my problem is should i do it because if i do then everyone will know it was me and i don't want anyone threatening my family __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post

01-28-2008, 10:58 AM	#2
Julie1760 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Packer Country!!! Posts: 666	I would be careful with this. As you know there are some pretty scary people out in this world. I commend you for what you've done, but you'll have to think about how going public will affect your family. __________________ •·.·´¯`·.·•Julie •·.·´¯`·.·• Chloé & Myah

01-28-2008, 11:09 AM	#6
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	In a situation like that, maybe you could ask them if they can interview you in the dark? Have you seen the interviews where the person's face is darkened so they can't be recognized? I think its important to get the word out, but you shouldn't be risking your safety. You should ask them if there are any options so that you won't be seen. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

01-28-2008, 11:09 AM	#7
nvnvgirl Lovin' to the MAX!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,774	I agree that you should be cautious. There's so many wackos out there and even though most people know you've done a good thing, there's other people who may be friends, "cohorts in crime", family etc of the accused parties; you don't want them to retaliate. Maybe you could just give a written statement to the news channel and tell them that you prefer to remain anonymous? __________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com

01-28-2008, 11:10 AM	#8
yoyo27 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,741	I would think if they were going to possible have you in court that is all you would need to do. I wouldn't know if I would want to go on TV and have to worry about family. I think it was a wonderful thing you did and no reason on earth not to go on TV except about the weird ones out there and if you want to take that chance. I think if you go to court that is where they are going to decide if she gets her dogs back or not. Not on TV. You just go with your gut feelings as to what you want and feel is right. I believe it needs to be on TV but not sure if you have to be the one that does that. Plus it needs to be told that the cops have been there on several occasions and never went in. Maybe you can write something they would read on there but no have your picture on the TV. See if that would work. Due to the safety of your family. __________________ " Santa's on his Way! From: Cali, Cinnamon, and Zoie.

01-28-2008, 11:07 AM	#4
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I wonder if the news would take a written report of what you saw and read it on the air...tell them you want to protect your identity...OR have you face blackened out or behind a screen...ya..that would be neat.. Dawn

01-28-2008, 11:12 AM	#10
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I would do it, but, I would have them black out your face!

01-28-2008, 11:13 AM	#11
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,722	Guys that is a wonderful suggestion to see if they will block out my face and name i am going to call hubby and talk to him about it but i only have 20 more minutes to decide __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post

01-28-2008, 11:15 AM	#12
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I don't think anyone would do anything to you or your family "after" the fact. I'd go the mile. This is what all of us need to do when we are trying to help, otherwise nothing ever changes.

01-28-2008, 11:16 AM	#13
LuvmyYorkies2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,739	They should have no problem not showing your face. I work at a newstation in the washington dc area and we do it all the time....the camera will have a shot down on the ground or run VO(voice over) while the person is speaking...the reporter will just note that you, the witness, wishes to not have her face shown. Good Luck. __________________ Yolanda I Love My Girls Diva & Foxxy & Lexi

01-28-2008, 11:18 AM	#14
Mizzrosa Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2,369	i agree ask them to block ur face so that way no1 knows its u and u will feel better about doing it.. __________________ Lil Miss Martini Butt & Mommy~Proud member of Petite Pups United! & Proud member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & Lil Heartbreakers Club

01-28-2008, 11:19 AM	#15
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	It has been handled already, so why invite trouble? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel