An Apology -- Now That's Edgy...and Refreshing

After writing to The Maine Edge about their latest cover (see last entry), and with the help of our friends at Hardy Girls Healthy Women and you, we've received an apology from Producer Michael Fern. We understand from others that Mr. Fern responded personally to everyone who wrote in to complain about the cover, addressing a variety of concerns.

After explaining how the image made it's way to the cover, Mr. Fern writes: "We do appreciate your feedback and take responsibility for our work accordingly - we certainly missed the boat on this one. I apologize for that and assure you we will show more due diligence for our future covers and story presentations. As a reader you deserve that from us, and I hope you'll forgive us for this error."

Mr. Fern tells us that the cover has been a teachable moment for his staff. "As part of the community and social fabric, we have a responsibility to do better."

In addition, the offensive photo has been taken down from The Maine Edge's online magazine site.

Thanks for the apology and the follow through, Michael Fern. Truly refreshing -- like a milkshake on a hot summer's day!

Comments

[Amy Jussel, Shaping Youth]

Glad you posted this apology...

Though it should represent a beacon in 'how tos' for corporate mea culpas on bad choices impacting kids, I'll applaud even louder when such absurdity is dismissed from the cultural context of 'edgy' and gets relegated to the backwash of pop culture as unthinkable hogwash from the get go.

[Jennifer]

Did you gals notice my movie idea?

[francesca]

as of today, the image is still on the lefthand sidebar

[Jennifer]

What the heck?

[oakland security systems]

What I didn't know was that, these days, it's very simple and cheap to set up a security system.

[office147]

goes on with the useful information, that stork couples are mostly heterosexual (who would have thought?) and that there are 9 male and 7 female storks at the zoo.