Taking a break… Zune Zune

21 Responses for "Taking a break… Zune Zune"

1. Susan December 10th, 2007 at 10:18 pm 1

   Chris, sorry to hear it.. I have noticed, since I follow many of the other blogs, that they often borrow your content……. I hope you change your mind, though….you have been doing a great job (makes it hard for anyone else to try an post news, though!)

   If it isn’t fun anymore…..take a break…..you certainly deserve one! but I hope you come back!! )

2. Raven December 10th, 2007 at 10:32 pm 2

   I have never commented on this blog or any other blog, but I read a bunch of them. I love my Zune2 and want to know all I can know about it. I have noticed what you are complaining about, but I am not sure when each of the posts were posted. Who is copying who. I trust that you are being upfront on this so I take your word. I realize that in blogging people can pick up on the same story at close to the same time and not find it at the other persons site too. Something to think about. On the other hand, clickzune seems to have a few unique stories only found here and not on other sites. Is this who you are talking about? Don’t sweat that crap dude. Ignore it and keep it up here.  You have my support.

3. woodtw December 10th, 2007 at 11:58 pm 3

   Chris, I live here in Alabama (Childersburg) and have been reading your stuff from way back in the infancy of AXIMSITE. 
   Take a break man, but please don’t stay away. 
   I’ve long since stopped using my axim X5 regularly but just got a zune and found you again. (Heard you on "thezuneshow" podcast).
   I have many zune sites in my favorites now but yours is the first I check every day.  Because of the QUALITY.  Everything I’ve seen that you have been connected with is first class. 
   Don’t let the Bas+ard5 wear you down. 
   There is a reason they copy you.

4. Mark December 11th, 2007 at 12:00 am 4

   I agree with the above. I hope you come back soon, I really enjoy your site.

5. rock4christ December 11th, 2007 at 12:01 am 5

   Your quitting? no more gotzune! This sucks. I really liked this site. If your quiting because people stole your stuff then they suck for not at least giving you credit!

6. Antonio December 11th, 2007 at 12:11 am 6

   Man that sucks. I really enjoy the posts here.

   But i hear ya. If you need a break you need a break.

   This was always my first stop for all things Zune.

7. Zac Altman December 11th, 2007 at 12:12 am 7

   This is Zac from Zune Life and thezuneshow. Chris, I dont know whether I am at fault or not. I do link to you when I find a story from you, but I embed the videos if I can (still link).

   You seem to put out more Zune stories than anyone else, you deserve a break, but I hope you do come back and you’re always welcome on the podcast!

8. wetworker December 11th, 2007 at 12:29 am 8

   Man this sucks, this is one of the first sites I check each morning and throughout  the day for breaking zune news. You deserve to take a break , you’ve been going gang busters since the zune 2 was released, I don’t know where you get the energy. I just hope you do come back.  The wet-1

9. Geobotszune December 11th, 2007 at 12:35 am 9

   A little rest and rejuvenation will do you good. I too agree with the previous posters. I must say that I do have ulterior motives as  at my work  the big brother filter  likes your site as well and  in a call center  that makes all the difference. However do what you need to do for you.  Have a nice Holiday (whichever one you celebrate).
   P.s. Screw it come back soon you will be missed.

   GBZ

10. Guriel Zeigerman (GZTHOME25) December 11th, 2007 at 5:41 am 10

    Chris, I have noticed that a lot. It is just not right to copy content and say it is yours. But what can you do? You just have to stick it out and out-blog them. If you do take a brake. I’ll volunteer to keep this place going. It seems a lot of the readers don’t want to see it go, and neither do I. Whatever your choice, hopefully it’s for the better.

11. Adam December 11th, 2007 at 5:59 am 11

    Wait, what? Noooo!

12. Edward December 11th, 2007 at 6:29 am 12

    I’ve been reading gotzune for quite a while now and while I don’t post I am a regular, so I’m sorry to hear you’re not getting out of the site what you put in. I’m going to try to stick around, I feel I owe the site that much : )

13. Jamison December 11th, 2007 at 9:29 am 13

    Hats off to you and doing a great job with this site and blog. More informative than any other Zune site I must say.

14. Chris Leckness December 11th, 2007 at 9:30 am 14

    Thanks for all the support guys. I am just taking a break a day or two. I feel better today.

    While I still have the same feelings as I do last night, I realize this post was made with bad judgement. Reading it this morning sounds like I am 8 years old and people aren’t playing by the rules so I am gonna go home and take my ball with me… I hate to sound that stupid, but I did it. No getting back out of it.

    Like I said, I still don’t like what I have seen out there. I am no "pro" blogger, but there is a level of ethics that play a part in the blogosphere. Some grasp it, some don’t. Those that don’t normally fall by the wayside. I’ve seen it before.

    Anyhow. Zac… no, you are fine. In fact, I will do that podcast with you. Give me time to read that email you sent.

    @the person that asked why I don’t contact the sites in question: I try to minimize conflict and sending a whining email isn’t going to fix anything. (or at least that’s been my experience in the past) Well, a whining email might have sounded better than this rant anyhow.

    @everyone else… Thanks for chiming in, you guys that have been reading my sites for the past 5 years know that I have mood swings.

    Give me a day or two to cool down and I will get back at my rapid fire postings.

    What should the next poll be?

15. Heatwave316 December 11th, 2007 at 9:32 am 15

    I would hate to see the site go, because I know I’m here several times a day since you always seem to have the latest news.  I can understand getting burnt out and frustrated, and there just so many idiots out there on the net, I agree with that.  On the other side of that, all the people that comment here, have been really great.  This is one of the sites I know I’ll find nice, and also helpful people.  Everyone here is willing to lend a hand. 

    I’m no blogger myself, but if I see something interesting, I will drop a line to help with the latest scoop.

16. ACE December 11th, 2007 at 9:32 am 16

    Wait!  Wha?  : (

17. from nj December 11th, 2007 at 10:50 am 17

    i like your blog.. the quality is best here..

    like the woot information …. we will miss you.

18. kaseyart December 11th, 2007 at 11:20 am 18

    Chris I can understand why you would be upset.  You do all this work and to get it taken sucks.  I feel your pain being an artist I have had my art taken and used a few times.  It’s almost like it’s a part of you and someone steals it.
    I hope you keep up the GREAT work and if there is anything you ever need just know I am here and willing to help. I am sure there are many more here that are willing as well.

19. wetworker December 11th, 2007 at 1:33 pm 19

    Keep doing what you’re doing Chris, great stuff here.
    on the poll thing, keep bugging Ms on colour choices for the zune 80

20. Guriel Zeigerman (GZTHOME25) December 11th, 2007 at 2:10 pm 20

    Chris, like we both know, NEVER quit. Fight back. We’ll just have to be the BEST and out-blog these scum who are too lazy to do their own work and think they are respected in the blogosphere when they are just a leach. A nuissance. We’ll just have to do the best. People will know who is on top. We have a solid community of readers here and it continues to grow. I have no doubt we’ll be a success. Let’s leave these scum wanna-be-bloggers in the dust and do what we are here to do.

    Just a little inspirational speech,
    Guri

21. sinizter December 11th, 2007 at 8:23 pm 21

    What are you talking about…Chris ALREADY out-blogs most of the scum out there. Which is why they hafta leech of of him.

    Anyways, Chris, you deserve a break of more than just a couple days. I’d say at least a week. See what happens. Just know that when you come back, we’ll all be waiting and anticipating your return.