Tuesday, November 1, 2011

As Downtown Turns

The Downtown Jackson Trash blog was a little calmer yesterday. Just a mention of a threat which includes a nice little clip from Tombstone. See post Then there is a little post he made about a landlord downtown. Apparently the blog takes some issue with the gentleman's choice of tenants. The blog uses some language that can't be posted here but here is the link to the post.

25 comments:

Shadowfax said...

I've only visited JJ's site for a few months. This is a new low, at least in my viewing experience. Three comments, if I may:

1) First, we were warned of language that would not appear on JJ. I failed to see it. I'm not aware of a profane word not previously in use on JJ.

2) Both links provided are pure filth, trash, indecent back and forth from people none of us would associate with under any circumstances, lower than cock-roaches, gutter people. I can't see any advantage to KF in putting this stuff on his blog. It surely ratchets down a notch an otherwise decent blog.

3) Blogs, being relatively new creations, bring us a new communication dynamic. We have no idea (yet) what their potential harmful outcome might be in terms of death threats, threats of bodily injury and threatened police action. I may be wrong, but it sounds to me as if some of the 'communicators' on that blog are quite capable of taking a life or a couple of limbs and not thinking twice about it.

KaptKangaroo said...

Well, Shadow, you certainly are entitled to your opinion.

Additionally, keep that tin-foil hat out of the sun, you run the risk of burning your brain.

Anonymous said...

I wonder if those who visit blog sites understand there are " trolls" who get paid to make comments ? And, there are " trolls" who do it for sport. The latter are not smart as they could go to an interest group or political party and offer their services.
Kapt and Shadow show up everytime someone suggests I read a piece on a website. Coincidence?

Shadowfax said...

It must be coincidence since I have no clue what you're talking about and doubt you do either; however, if you seriously think poeople 'show up' coincidentally when you read certain things, you may want to head over to St Dominic's Behavioral Health Services and inquire into paranoia.

I'd be interested to learn what in my view (posted above) Kangaroo thinks is off-base. It's an honest opinion. I've never heard of nor visited the blog site linked in this thread until this morning and, frankly, find it rather frightening to some degree, at least for the people who live in that cesspool.

KaptKangaroo said...

10:34AM

It is just your dumb luck we showed up at the same time.

KaptKangaroo said...

It is a humorous blog with very real intentions of stopping the trashing of Jackson. It has to start somewhere and Curt is taking it upon himself to expose it. The crime problem emanates from places he describes, so in a sense, he is also trying to slow down criminal opportunity (at least in my opinion).

I'm finding it a riot. I skim over the trailer trash comments and look for the nuggets of serious commentary about Jackson, Rankin, et al.

Anonymous said...

10:34 - please show me a cancelled check proving anyone is getting paid to comment on anything here.

Option #2: STFU

Shadowfax said...

I see. So, exposing the nasty underbelly of Jackson is a way of 'stopping the trashing of Jackson'. I'm beginning to catch on.

Anonymous said...

Well why doesn't Mr Downtown Jackson Trash, that is what Curt is, put his balls on the table and pony up some of that hard earned money he is making, buy the building and rent it out himself. Oh, he moved to Madison!

All of these whiney ass complainers get your ass out of the shadows and buy these properties you are screaming about and YOU take the financial risk of leasing and owning a building in the middle of Beirut West! it is a freak show downtown and I would not do it. So either buck up and put your money where your mouth is or shut the hell up!!!!

KaptKangaroo said...

I wish I got paid!

Anonymous said...

What in the world dows 'Downtown Curt' and his buddy, Ben-don't-have-the-balls-to-do-it-myself, think is going to be going on downtown once when (if?) the Farrish Street District opens up all those clubs?

There are two clubs in existence downtown today - and the problems (?) as accused seem to be coming from one of them. But it doesn't have a 'name' attached to it that would draw attention. So, Downtown Curt creates a blog to pick on the other one.

If either is doing anything illegal, call the JPD and tell them to do their job. Obviously, if one (or both) is acting as Curt/Ben are saying, the JPD and our Downtown officials aren't doing their job. Why isn't that the focus of the story? Oh, maybe its because Ben doesn't want that story told!

bill said...

I'm with KK on this one, except for the part about skimming the trashy comments. I read them closely, sometimes twice. It's good entertainment, funnier than the comics. I understand Shadofax's position on the great unknown surrounding this new communication tool, but I can't imagine that anyone cares enough about Wendy or what's going on in downtown Jackson to issue any death threats. Curt's at least out there trying to do something and not hiding out in the blogosphere behind an anonymous identity. Bill Billingsley

Shadowfax said...

I had no idea Curt Crowley was associated with the blog, not that my opinion of it (based on this thread alone) would change if I had.

I also know nothing about people being PAID to post on a blog. If I were being paid to post, I'd axe KF to quit censoring out so many of my posts and pay me for those too. lol.

And, lastly, so, the alternative to criticizing slime, corruption, filth and debauchery is to buy the properties and operate them myself. Not exactly a good option. It's sorta like, "Hmmm, I don't like this new car Mr. Dealer". "Well (sez Mr. Dealer) go build your own goddamned car then!"

Rebekah said...

Wait. We get paid to give our opinions AND piss people off all at the same time? Kingfish do you have my address correctly? I haven't received my check...in its place, however, I have received dozens of emails from lonely people in Jackson who waste their time by wasting mine. Check Please!

Shadowfax said...

Did I miss something or did the fact that 'Burwell's Homeless Friend' was the guy found dead in his van fly under the radar? Now the case is being moved from Southern Hinds back to Ridgeland with the claim that he was killed where the earlier issues developed: First the fisherman who sued Burwell, next the man whose houseboat Burwell was 'renting' out to a homeless guy.

Micah said...

Holy heck you can sit around and get paid to text on a blog...I want to hear more...

Curt Crowley said...

1:06 and 1:58, I am a resident of downtown Jackson, not Madison. We had no choice other than to move the *office*, as my staff refused to come to work at the Millsaps building due to the problems referenced on the blog.

It is not JPD's job to clean up the mess caused by the mobs that come to these businesses. JPD doesn't bring the mobs to our community, the suspect businesses do.

What's next? Blaming the fire department when a building burns down, rather than the guy that set the fire?

Mr. Allen has no input on DJT. Downtown Partners' job is to pump up downtown and get "butts in the seats." Our exposes are not exactly consistent with that goal.

And as far as not busting the butts of city officials, stay tuned. I'm no fan of King Harvey, but I am not going to criticize him for a problem he did not cause.

Anonymous said...

If your staff refused to 'come to work' you should have fired your staff. Who runs your office anyway? Blondes who work the streets and know how to type and google case law are a dime a dozen.

Anonymous said...

DJT- blaaaaahhhg

KaptKangaroo said...

Alright Bill, I'll admit, I try to read the comments. The only problem is I don't really get what they are saying and tend to jump ahead. Ugh. I have to learn more, "I'm fittin' to, I aya fittin' to." Lament.

Anonymous said...

"It is not JPD's job to clean up the mess caused by the mobs that come to these businesses. JPD doesn't bring the mobs to our community, the suspect businesses do."

Are the "mobs" committing crimes to cause "the mess"? If so, it IS JPD's job to clean up the mess. On the other hand, if no crimes are being committed, and these businesses and their patrons are abiding by the law, you need to stop complaining.

"What's next? Blaming the fire department when a building burns down, rather than the guy that set the fire?"

No, but I'd blame the fire department if a building was burning, I called them, and they didn't show up and fight the fire. I'd also blame you for not calling the fire department if you saw a building on fire.

Either JPD isn't doing its job, or these people aren't committing any crime. Given your profession, I can see how you think it is the evil businessmen (read: deep pockets) who are to blame. Did it ever occur to you that, if JPD did its job, patrons more in line with your personal tastes might start showing up? Doesn't that sound better than closing another business downtown?

Anonymous said...

"Did I miss something or did the fact that 'Burwell's Homeless Friend' was the guy found dead in his van fly under the radar? Now the case is being moved from Southern Hinds back to Ridgeland with the claim that he was killed where the earlier issues developed: First the fisherman who sued Burwell, next the man whose houseboat Burwell was 'renting' out to a homeless guy."

I haven't seen this anywhere - is this true? If so, the whole thing is very suspicious. Why move an investigation from SOUTHERN Hinds county to Ridgeland? It's not like Ridgeland shares a border with South Hinds like it does with North Hinds.

Anonymous said...

Re Burwell: Is there anything to prove this?

Anonymous said...

Life is too short for focusing on this garbage.Law enforcement should be doing its job.If you live Downtown and this stuff is going on,move to a better neighborhood outside of Jackson. The groids own it.

Rebekah said...

10:25...I agree...mostly. But what happens when the groids decide to move too? And we got out of Jackson and I am thrilled to be out of Hinds County, but something has to be done. I don't know exactly what, but more and more businesses are moving out of the downtown area. Well, guess what happens when those buildings go vacant? Owners/Leasers get desperate and rent it out to anyone just to cover expenses. Degenerates move in and take over. I would rather someone run those people out so they can't take it over. Downtown could be SO much more than what it is and I am grateful for those who are still fighting for it.



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