Well, looks like we were named in C-Ville Weekly’s “Rapist Suspect Tried in the Media” article. Let’s examine the facts:

1. We post “Rapist Caught!!!” and link to the WCAV and The Hook article, regarding the Rapist Suspect. We name no suspect and at the time no names had been released.
2. Later that day, various news sources release the name of the suspect.
3. We post “Innocent Until Proven Guilty” after finding that the name of the subject is released feeling surprised that every local media outlet happily named the suspect.

C-Ville Weekly’s account of these facts was:

Early reports ran the gamut. While the gossip website cvillain.com quoted stories from The Hook and WCAV under the headline “Rapist Caught!!,” the actual stories were framed a bit more judiciously…

While the more “judicious reponse” may have been to take advantage of the community’s infatuation with the WHO, we purposely don’t name names becaues that isn’t our style. We had no knowledge that the suspect would be named and that’s exactly the reason we gave warning to the community for overreacting to a “suspect.” Now, if that isn’t judicious, I don’t know what is. Hopefully our readers agree.

Or, maybe C-Ville Weekly is jealous of the Hook and the fact that they failed to break (potentially) one of Charlottesville’s biggest news stories. Read this for more background on the two papers.

Finally, I’d like to remind people that this site is open to commentary and open to posts. So, if you have another opinion you should make yourself heard.

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So I think this week presents a great dichotomy for ye old “small town having two news weeklys and who’s going to survive(?)” debate. The fighters: Cville “Best” of Cville. vs. The Hook - “Arrested!”

Ads vs. news.

Who wins?

As of now, I’m not sure yet. But I really hope news.

So this week’s Best of C-Ville has drawn uncounted eyes due to its cover that panders to the ever hungry for drama Charlottesville community. The color scheme matching their blue box (not balls) and the “sex” etc. headlines draws passer-bys in in almost as much as that Paris Hilton cover about a year back (what does she have to do with Central Virginia again?). But you can’t judge a book by its cover can you? In this case, yes. But unfortunately once its opened, well that’s about it. Then when it comes to its Best of Cville ads, a ridiculous amount of ads are sold to those who win all of the categories (how do the companies already know they won so they can promote it in their huge ad before the issue came out?…)

Then comes The Hook. While they may be not exactly the “Bold Type (barf!),” they surely have something to say. And something to feel! They not only broke one of, if not the, biggest story of the decade, but also were able to get an in depth cover story within a day of the story breaking (by them!) And while I think it may not have been the most fair thing to print the “SUSPECT’S” (yes, I hope it’s really him too) mugshot on the cover, I surely would rather see him than Paris Hilton. Drawbacks: their paper is not as easy to clean up spilled coffee with at Mudhouse, and not quite as easy to wrap birthday presents with.

Ok, I assume you get the point. I’m Hooked.

…and yourself?

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Comon folks (Thor I like it), putting together a “Best Of” poll is HARD to do! But a Google search of “best of [city]” produces some really interesting categories. Try these on for size:

Best of Cincinnati, best-of-cincinnati.com: Best Bar for Type A Personalities. Wow, that sounds like SO much fun.

Best of the Bay, San Francisco Bay Guardian: Best Celeb Badonkadonk Adorer. This entire list is pure gold… don’t read if you don’t want to get caught not doing work right now.

Best of Boston, Boston Magazine: Bowling Alley. This is a seriously legitimate category for anyone who knows Beantown… I even looked for a “Best Dunkin’ Donuts location.”

Best of Austin, Austin Chronicle: Best… uh… Septic Service. Good to know!

Best of Phoenix, Phoenix New Times: Best Erection. No comment. See also: Best Birthday Party Idea for Girls. On the same list. Nice, Phoenix.

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Instead of clicking through one really long, difficult to navigate list, here is the summary (with our comments). 2007 brought some interesting winners for C-Ville’s Best of 2007. (Aqui Es Mexico didn’t win?!?!!?!?!?) as well as some expected ones (Happy Hour at McGrady’s). Also, Splendora’s again people, what are you thinking!? Charlottesville wants to hear your thoughts about missing categories, gripes, etc. Enjoy the list and comment!

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Quick! Get your copy of the C-VILLE this morning! Its annual “best-of” list is out. No spoilers from cVillain: you have a 24 hour head start, then we’ll discuss results for some hump day fun.

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The C-VILLE printed a second round of backlash in “Mailbag” yesterday against its June 26 cover spread inquiring into the absence of a strip club in Charlottesville. Personally, I thought the first round was pretty rough. Sounds pretty unanimous: Great for cVillains, not so great for civilians.

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Well, my first impression of C-Ville’s cover this week was that they were ripping off Lilith’s well-commented Hooters post. They probably did rip off the idea. Just read the first part and tell us what you think. Strange similarity to the Hooter’s article?

Besides the eye-grabbing “strip club,” the article mentioned that Charlottesville needed a grocer on the Downtown mall. If Kyle had listened to a little more of the coffee shop chatter, he would have heard the rumor on the street is that there is a grocer coming to the Downtown Mall. Ask around. Someone knows more about this, I’m sure. Do you?

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“Graduation has passed, the kiddies have gone home, and it’s time for another season in Charlottesville: construction season.” –C-VILLE, May 22

“Yet instinctively, the pulse quickened and the breath was short when we pulled onto 14th Street, as the mind braced for the swath of polo-clad dawdlers and poorly maneuvered, ill-deserved SUVS that normally crowd the roadways.” –C-VILLE, May 22

“The Alumni Association sent out a fold-out brochure featuring a Wahoo a couple of months ago, resembling something that might adorn the walls at Red Lobster. ‘Maybe it’s hanging on the wall in your home or office right now,’ the e-mail reads. Heck, it might even be stuck on the fridge, if the Wahoo’s yachting aesthetic didn’t totally clash with the typical post-college refrigerator decor of student loan bills, ABC store receipts and pornographic magnetic poetry compositions. The Wahoo swam into the e-mail boxes of young alumni last month, meant to inspire the type of nostalgia that makes one’s hand wander toward one’s checkbook. Despite the annoying gimmicks, it seems a fair number of UVA graduates have gotten reeled in…” –C-VILLE, May 8

“‘Want to learn more about UVA?!!’ it implores. Try the ‘UVA Lingo’ word scramble and find phrases like ‘Grounds,’ ‘The Corner’ and ‘Rugby Road.’ You won’t find terms like ‘two-tier employment system’ however.” — C-VILLE, April 3

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Do you think The C-Ville Weekly would list cVillain.com for Top 20?

I think it’s a big stretch, but we are already getting some pretty good traction.  If you guys believe in us you could nominate us here.   Hey we don’t need the fame, but Charlottesville does need a destination site that is run by the community.  Maybe that’s a good reason to nominate us?  You are nominating the community.  Kinda like Time.  Just email:

cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks! cVillain rocks!

On another note, we are getting some interest in writing content for the site.  We welcome any participation in the site.  THAT IS FANTASTIC!  I love you guys and girls already.  There are basically no rules or specific requests for content.  We want stuff that distracts students and workers alike.  We want it juicy, raw and insightful.  Please no blatent marketing.  Register here and type away!

Thanks again… we are really excited about this site’s potential and we can’t make it a good site without your help.

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