Meredith McCutcheon
-
The Basics
-
Meredith on Patch
-
More Stuff
Comments
-
On the article 'So Many Points, So Much Passion and Angst'
-
On the article 'So Many Points, So Much Passion and Angst'
Meredith McCutcheon
11:43 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
ReplyI really think that anonymous comments need to be eliminated. It's easy to make inflammatory, hateful comments when you are able to hide behind a pseudonym. Some commentators clearly log on to the Patch with the sole intent of provoking fellow readers. It's gotten to the point that I rarely comment on the Patch anymore. Several of my blog-readers now only e-mail me questions instead of posing them in the "comments" section because they want to avoid the trolls that have taken over the Patch. The Patch should be a place where people can go to read local news and have meaningful discussions with fellow citizens. Anonymous commentators have made that nearly impossible.
-
On the Blog Post Your Guide to the New Fantasyland Expansion in Magic Kingdom, Part One.
Meredith McCutcheon
1:13 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
ReplyI've had some questions about how long Enchanted Tales with Belle actually takes. If you go during the recommended times, allow about 60 minutes from start to finish (the attraction itself is 25 minutes, and groups of 40-50 people are let in at 10-minute intervals, so expect to wait about 30 minutes before you get in). During busier times of the year (and non-recommended times of the day), allow 90 minutes total.
-
On the Blog Post Why I LOVE the Disney Cruise Line
Meredith McCutcheon
5:34 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
ReplyAnybody else been on a Disney cruise? I'd love to hear your stories as well!
-
On the Blog Post My Optimal Disney World Planning Timeline
-
On the Blog Post My Optimal Disney World Planning Timeline
Meredith McCutcheon
10:11 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Hi Michelle! Yes, there are lots of quick-services restaurants in the parks that do not require a reservation. We love to try lots of different places. My biggest piece of advice regarding these locations is that you try to eat at off-times so that you are avoiding the mealtime rush. Try to eat lunch by 11:30am (of after 1:30pm). Try to eat dinner by 5:30pm (or after 7:30pm). Have a great time!!
-
On the Blog Post Rochester Adams High School...Going Where Our City Government Will Not
Meredith McCutcheon
4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
ReplyJosh, I commend you for your work. As an ally, I am thankful that there are dedicated young people like you. Here's my advice, for what it's worth. There are people on the Patch (and on any online discussion forum) who enjoy provoking conflict while cowering behind anonymity. Ignore them. I believe that legitimate, constructive discussion comes only when both people know who they are talking to--and that is not what is happening here. Thanks again for sharing.
-
On the Blog Post What to Do on Your "Day Off" at Disney
Meredith McCutcheon
8:11 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2013
ReplyWhat are your favorite things to do on your "Disney day off"? There's SO much to do "beyond the parks"; I know you have your favorites!!
-
On the Blog Post What to Carry Into the Disney Theme Parks
Meredith McCutcheon
9:10 am on Thursday, April 25, 2013
ReplyDid I miss anything? What do you bring into the parks that I don't?
-
On the Blog Post The Watch Care of the Lord - a Personal Testimony from the Boston Marathon Bombing
Meredith McCutcheon
12:07 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Theresa, I understand what you are saying. Like I said, I do not think that Jan intended to hurt anyone with her message. Nevertheless, when somebody goes on and on about how fortunate they are in the wake of such terrible tragedy (for whatever reason), it highlights how unfortunate other people were. I am so happy that she and her family are safe, but many others were not. I hear her message, but I'm also hearing the voices of other readers who are suggesting that this blog is a little insensitive to those who suffered, especially since this tragedy is still so fresh.
Meredith McCutcheon
8:26 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
No thanks. I'd rather have a real discussion.