tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post115154450989489040..comments2024-02-18T15:43:14.717-05:00Comments on Moved to LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com/Blog: 'Free-loaders' Shut Down TheOmnivore.comJimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151842795408985062006-07-02T08:19:00.000-04:002006-07-02T08:19:00.000-04:00Point well taken, Tobias, and I have agreed from t...Point well taken, Tobias, and I have agreed from the start that it probably was not the best way to handle his frustration and anger. <BR/><BR/>But he did and now I believe all of us who have supported him for the past few years by using his site should step up to the plate and help him. <BR/><BR/>Some will not show him any support because of his "tirade" as you call it, but I for one will be promoting the amazing message his book has to offer people who need it now more than ever. <BR/><BR/>Think about this: do you stop going to see a Hollywood movie just because you don't like something one of the actors in the movie did outside of his art realm behind the silver screen? Heck no. <BR/><BR/>So it shouldn't be any less an experience with Anthony and his book.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151787701069265062006-07-01T17:01:00.000-04:002006-07-01T17:01:00.000-04:00I agree Tobias that Anthony seems to be green rega...I agree Tobias that Anthony seems to be green regarding marketing a book and I addressed that in <A HREF="http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2006/07/theomnivorecom-is-backwell-almost.html" REL="nofollow">another blog post</A>. That's why he needs our support to help get the word out about the book.<BR/><BR/>But I disagree with your analogy to your hobbies. His book is so much more than the manifestation of his hobby. This is people's health we are talking about here, not some flim-flam joyride.<BR/><BR/>Support him or not, Anthony Colpo has done a great service to the promotion of solid science with his book. Granted, his disappointment was to be expected considering all of the market forces working against him, I still believe he will see a breakthrough with it commercially at some point.<BR/><BR/>He's a perfectionist obviously and believed the content would sell itself. Having worked in the retail industry for many years, you have to have "buzz" to sell anything. We need to "buzz" this book to everyone within our spheres of influence!Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151696063171439752006-06-30T15:34:00.000-04:002006-06-30T15:34:00.000-04:00I'd say the challenge has had some effect.As of th...I'd say the challenge has had some effect.<BR/><BR/>As of this morning, the ranking was #1,613 in all books (which sure isn't bad) and now it's #944.AnOldHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06577752693907982786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151684707045165302006-06-30T12:25:00.000-04:002006-06-30T12:25:00.000-04:00I agree, David! I too bought my copy of "The Grea...I agree, David! I too bought my copy of "The Great Cholesterol Con" today at noon. How about anyone else?Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151683356052830662006-06-30T12:02:00.000-04:002006-06-30T12:02:00.000-04:00Jimmy,I have decided to take you up on the challen...Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>I have decided to take you up on the challenge to purchase Anthony Colpo's book today at Noon EST.<BR/><BR/>While I have generally already been aligned with Anthony's message, I have used his exceptionally well researched information to win a few arguments of my own since I was first made aware of theominvore.com when Regina (weightoftheevidence.com) reprinted one of his landmark articles.<BR/><BR/>I am a fan of Anthony's exactly because of his no-BS style. I don't care if Anthony is the most charming person or the nastiest person ever. He's got his facts straight and makes no apologies for who he might tick off along the way.<BR/><BR/>In his entire 'rant' email that he sent out to his mailing list (me included) I saw absolutely nothing wrong with what he said, with the one exception of the baseless double-chin potshot against Dr. Robert Atkins (btw...speaking of people who were well known to be abrasive!) and that, in fact, Atkins did maintain an extensive, excellent website, free of charge until the company bearing his name reorganized under bankruptcy last year changed its focus primarily to product.<BR/><BR/>Conversely, Anthony's comments about Agatston were right on about his promotion and self use of statins for "preventive measures" and having a website that requires a paid subscription.<BR/><BR/>My intention was to buy Anthony's book all along. It was already sitting in my Amazon.com shopping cart along with a bunch of other stuff.<BR/><BR/>DavidAnOldHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06577752693907982786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151677670580643872006-06-30T10:27:00.000-04:002006-06-30T10:27:00.000-04:00The whole subject gives me mixed feelings. Yes, I ...The whole subject gives me mixed feelings. Yes, I am one of the freeloaders. Although, the only e-mail I ever sent to Mr. Colpo concerned a scientific article he might be interested in or have a response to. I already sensed that he could be a prickly individual who didn't suffer fools gladly. As to his book, I suspect (and hope) that Gary Taubes, "Big Fat Lies" will have more impact that Anthony's book ever could. He does deserve more renumeration than he's gotten. This is unfortunately true of many great figures, especially artists such as Anthony. Yes, the truly brilliant researchers are artists at heart seeking to make the world more beautiful by injecting reason into it. I may buy his book because people like him (who boldly go into uncharted waters and challenge the conventional wisdom), need our support and encouragement. Finally, even though it was my main idea for this comment, is that it is clear that your (Jimmy M.) faith (in Christ) is the main motivating force for your BLOG and, as such, you don't care a fig if you make a cent, but instead will find satisfaction in having helped (even having tried to help) other people and proving your faith. Anthony doesn't have that. Thanks for the time and space to comment.M. Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16416463003930126093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151669377296681142006-06-30T08:09:00.000-04:002006-06-30T08:09:00.000-04:00No matter how you spin it this seems to be a case ...No matter how you spin it this seems to be a case of sour grapes. I've never heard of the Omnivore prior to reading it on your page today. I can understand being upset that you didn't sell more books, but to yank your information that you've been providing to the public (yes, free! Isn't the internet wonderful?) is just like picking up your toys and going home when things don't go your way. I can still read old articles via archive.org, but at this point I'm not even interested in contributing to the bandwidth use of this jerk.Chris O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16043803615691881949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151619560793180732006-06-29T18:19:00.000-04:002006-06-29T18:19:00.000-04:00Great argument, Alex, but I think I know how Antho...Great argument, Alex, but I think I know how Anthony would respond to that. He would say that although you believe in what he wrote about and think you know all that you need to know about the stuff he wrote about, you should buy the book to share with your friends and family members who aren't convinced yet. That was the purpose of his "Hank" story at the end. It's a strange dichotomy -- he wants people to buy the book to become educated about cholesterol being a non-issue, but is pitching it to the converted as a way to share with others. I'm inclined to support him and help get the word out to as many people as possible. But it is still early and there's plenty of time for the great message of htis book to be disseminated.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151580953016314792006-06-29T07:35:00.000-04:002006-06-29T07:35:00.000-04:00Hey Tobias,I agree that being upset after only one...Hey Tobias,<BR/><BR/>I agree that being upset after only one month is a bit premature, I think you misunderstand what Anthony spent the money on. <BR/><BR/>It wasn't necessarily fees for his POD, which are nominal, but the funds he shelled out searching for the information and backing up those sources with further evidence. Copies and other administrative fees certainly added up over the months and years. <BR/><BR/>Again, I believe he still has a great chance to show this book is worthy of all the acclaim it has received from reviewers even it it doesn't become the wildly successful commercial success he desires it to be. <BR/><BR/>The fact that it is OUT THERE is a very good first step towards changing the landscape of thought about cholesterol and its effect on our health. I have no doubt this book will be referenced for many years to come.<BR/><BR/>As a preacher once said, "there'll be pay day some day." It's coming for you Anthony. It's coming.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151547358658138082006-06-28T22:15:00.000-04:002006-06-28T22:15:00.000-04:00Oh, no doubt Anthony said some things that will ma...Oh, no doubt Anthony said some things that will make people mad, Newbirth. My point is we shouldn't crucify the guy for expressing himself in what was essentially a no-win situation for him. I forgive him and stand ready to support him 100% and I believe others should do the same.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1151547008603854912006-06-28T22:10:00.000-04:002006-06-28T22:10:00.000-04:00Not a lot of sympathy from a lot of low-carbers. ...Not a lot of sympathy from a lot of low-carbers. Gotta read the whole thread. Lots of info. and opinions.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=301765" REL="nofollow">http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=301765</A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390991269990163088noreply@blogger.com