On today's post of Just Picture It Now, The YTB Savior In Chief includes a link to a photo of the blog author (presumably) either urinating or masturbating on a public highway in presumably Cozumel Mexico. Is this the appropriate image for an ambassador of travel to portray to a foreign nation? Or just another "we don't care" attitude from YTB?
His paragraph encourages YTB headquarters to send this photograph to "the ATSA" because he now feels that it is no longer this blog's influence that fired up the California Attorney General, but "the ASTA""
Oh, before I go. I did happen to send this “gem” up to the home office with an idea of getting everyone together on the Seminar @ Sea with the Davidoff’s and sending the ASTA a postcard from the Seminar entitled “Greetings from Cozumel”.
As I was typing this entry, it seems that the image was mysteriously pulled. However, I was able to get a copy:
Obviously this was not the gist of his blog post--it was intended to bash ASTA because they do not back up the Davidoff's position on YTB. But like it or not, ASTA is a player in the industry and since YTB says they are so concerned with "legitimizing" themselves in the industry, one would think bashing ASTA might not be a good thing to do. That list of "we don't need no stinkin'...." gets longer and longer each day.
Since the blog in question does not allow for any comments, if you are offended by the photo (if you saw it before it was pulled) or the content, you can voice your opinion directly to the CEO of YTB at info@ytb.com.
What a tool!!
ReplyDeleteYTB wonders why they don't get any respect from the rest of the industry. Trashing ASTA certainly isn't going to help their cause.
LOL how can you tell? He has his back to the camera! :)
ReplyDeleteBut seriously now, I know ASTA don't like YTB but they ARE a major player in travel. This is sort of like pissing off the airlines--at some point you will realize that you need to have something more than enemies to survive.
Does he have this p[icture on his mantel so his kids can see what a great man their daddy is?
ReplyDeleteWell it's obvious Dougie has no class. YTB does not recruit class. They recruit from Jail to Yale. What do you expect?
ReplyDeleteHere is the comment that Doug made on April 27 2008 about the photo John posted "While I understand that this class of life, especially John, feel justified in their actions, I have to wonder what single Moms would think of John’s post and graphic picture who have or are considering utilizing and purchasing travel services from "
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Sothis is my question ....Doug I wonder what your wife mother think about you posting this picture on your blog?
The blog currently has a link to the picture, rather than the picture itself.
ReplyDeleteI'd also be willing to be that this guy posed for this picture deliberately to make it look like he was peeing, due to the sign. There is nothing visible to be offensive. I'm sure the picture was all a big joke for his buddies.
So, while I do not find it offensive, I will admit it is not very professional to post a link to this either. More appropriate for a fraternity site.
Steve, I am aware of that. And to be honest, I am not offended personally, bu if you recall the outrage of this post you might see the reasoning.
ReplyDeleteHehehe...little Dougie playing with his little pee pee in Mexico? I am sure his kids are so proud of him.
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