Fakeblogging Development at the Roosevelt

Yeah, the fake blog is lame and screams marketing agenda. Although, you have to give them credit for knowing who their market is. And there still might be a good idea in there somewhere, but it's poorly executed.

Hmm...where to start? How about a new feature on blogdowntown listing all the crap blogs to be avoided? Put that editorial authority to good use.

Wow, that reeks. What's next, fake deeds?

It's very reminiscent of the early 20th century when novels and advertising attracted people to pack up and move to Southern California by train. Not everyone was happy when their expectations met reality.

I can just see the 'concept' meeting now -- if we build it, they will come.

Comeon guys... everyone has to make a living... ;)

As someone who works in the web marketing field I have to agree this was a poorly executed attempt at a "blogvertorial"

It would have been much better if they'd owned up to writing the blog themselves from the beginning and instead written the blog from the perspective of a developer in downtown la presenting the challenges, excitement, fears, and frustration of a project like the Roosevelt.

God knows with all of the commotion thats occurred at their building with the fires and all, they'd have plenty of material to write about...

They're only 2 posts into it... not too late to repent and start over!

A blog that's written in syrupy marketing speak by a fake persona establishes neither authenticity nor authority.

seems to work okay for don.

(kidding!)

Roosevelt's marketing is really lacking in most areas. Even though they are constantly sending in these type of propaganda e-mails, when you try to contact them for an update, they wouldn't bother to pick up the phone or return calls or respond to e-mails. Many of their representatives are snotty and unprofessional. If they are serious with the business, they really should retrain their sales people.

Pandering stinks.

...and we are not amused...

Gee. Who knew there was such a thing as a Fake Blog. I thought the entire premise of blogging was that anyone could write about anything and post it to the web for others to view (and comment), which is exactly what has happened here. It is my intention to blog about many of things happening at The Roosevelt in particular, and in Downtown L.A. in general as a means to keep an open flow of information to those who are interested. And yes, all of this fuss after only two posts? We have much more blogging to do with much more information to share. Welcome bloggers.

hey, the automated pay toilet started blogging, too!

I thought the entire premise of blogging was that anyone could write about anything and post it to the web for others to view (and comment), which is exactly what has happened here.

yes, the roosevelt, you're exactly right. and the comments agree that your blog stinks worse than the guy who just laid a humdinger of a deposit in me a few minutes ago.

Stick around bloggers. Glad we got your attention. We're just starting out. Checking your posts. Lots more to follow. You'll get your juicy morsels in due time. We'll dish out facts you might like. We welcome the dialog.

Meeee toooo!!!!!!

dialogue

LOL... Toilets are suddenly the spelling police???

'dat's funny.

what can i say, i'm an educated toilet.

As the blog's url states clearly that it's a Roosevelt run blog, I don't think they've done anything wrong. I expect marketing on corporate owned site or blog. I don't think they've invaded the holy blogosphere under false pretenses. They spelled it out for us that the blog is to promote the building by the url alone, not to mention their logo front and center.