Okay -- I thought I was done.

[illadore]

Johnny pointed out to me today the newest update from Cooks Source and from what I've read, I am portrayed as a big meanie. I should, really...like 100x really... just ignore it and move on with my life as arguing with people over the internet -- lame -- and yet I can not seem to help myself

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[we_got_caught]

That apology on the website is the biggest load of horseshit I have ever read. It is such a non-apology it's ridiculous, and Ms. Griggs' ego in posting that (poor grammar and all) is amazing.

[zanzjan]

also, although she says: "Winters are bleak in Western New England, and as such they are bleak for Cooks Source as well." in her shutting-down post, I would like to point out that the tiny little Massachusetts town I share with Ms. Griggs was looking very pretty yesterday in the sunshine, and with Cooks Source gone, it definitely feels brighter too.

She dun goofed

[ext_316715]

Judith Griggs is absolutely delusional I feel bad that you have to go through this still, and that she goes on and on with her virulent brainfarts. You seem like a decent, humble person who genuinely cares about what you do, and Judith Griggs is a mean spirited bitch.

I wish I could shake your hand, give you a hug, and thank you for being a decent person in a world where Judith Griggs can prosper and go on unpunished.

[amergina]

What a load of hooey.

Her "Here's how it happened" does not explain how she accidentally ripped articles off of NPR, Paula Dean, etc.

It's not like NPR sent her a book of their website.

I think you should post your e-mails. You can always write a synopsis explaining what you're responding to and add some fair-use quotes from her e-mails.

glaring omission

[ext_325162]

I'm sure Ms. Griggs has received letters from the legal dept at NPR and Paula Dean. If she closes down the magazine, those legal depts are more likely to shrug and let it slide.

[phlegm_noir]

She never talks about any stolen article except yours... anywhere. At this point she's written enough words on the issue that she ought to have gotten around to that. Does she think there is anyone left who doesn't know?

[ariannawyn]

Oh. My. God.

At first I couldn't figure out what you were talking about, and then I went to cookssource.com and read the brand new piece of horse crap that Judith Griggs just posted. What amazing gall.

She ought to have learned a lot of life lessons in the last few weeks, but one she clearly hasn't learned is "When you find yourself in a hole, Stop Digging." She should have left the previous apology up, lame as it was, but no, she had to stir the pot again.

And the best part is that since she took her Facebook page down, she doesn't have to see the hate mail that crap will prompt unless people take the time to hunt down paper, pen, envelope and a stamp.

She can try to paint herself as the victim all she wants. No one believes anything Judith Griggs has to say at this point. As infuriating as it is, you're right, Monica, you need to walk away.

Big hugs to you.

[illadore]

As always, Arianna, you are the voice of reason.
Thank you. :)

facebook page still there

[ext_325162]

The facebook page is still alive and well at http://on.fb.me/c0VMzP

If Judith Griggs took it down, she would have to admit it was never hacked. Unless, of course, leaving comments on a FB wall counts as hacking.

Monica, you have behaved throughout with grace and dignity.