Don't Be So Mean to this Poor Guy
Everyone else has been SO hard on Neilson this semester, and since its almost over, I thought I would take a chance to defend the poor martyr of our class. He raises a valid point in his analysis of the newsletters that the presidential campaign sent out during the last week of the campaign. Like most things in their operation, I have to really question the operations of the Kerry campaign at the end of the election cycle. If you haven't raised the money by the last week of the election, it isn't coming! Neilson's conclusion that the entire election was won because Bush used the newsletters for turnout rather than fundraising might be a stretch, but it certainly contributed to his success. So today, I pay tribute to you, Mr. "I Look Ugly and Get Slammed by the New Media Class" Guy!
2 Comments:
I too join you in paying tribute to the often misguided Neilson!
I think the article/study he did about the online activities at the tail end of the Kerry campaign was very accurate. For Kerry to sacrifice GOTV operations in an effort to raise more money weeks before Election Day is ridicules!
Well we're seeing the fruit of his labors, living under the Republican regime.
I agreed with Neilsen that his ugly websites could help users with disabilities because they are so simple to navigate. That is one area where usability might really take off.
Your post made me a little guilty for ragging on that guy now.
Post a Comment
<< Home