Comments on: Layoffs at D Magazine

By: Jennifer Warren

Jennifer Warren — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:54:44 +0000

I emailed you Adam but it might have already been turned off. You were great to work with, and thanks for my first chance with D CEO. Were it not for you, I wouldn’t have done many things that followed. Sort of the “It’s a Wonderful Life” effect–you being George Bailey.

You’re a writerly giant with a cool mom.

By: harvey lacey

harvey lacey — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:57:34 +0000

Double doggone darn. This is terrible. I only met Adam twice and both times he was busy doing work stuff for D with a smile.

I was a contractor doing contract work for the telcos for ten years, 1978 to 1988. I was laid off many times as jobs ended and things changed. I’ve been self employed since then.

Adam, a bad day on your own is better than your best day working for the man.

By: Why Adam?

Why Adam? — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:31:40 +0000

I double heart Adam’s mom.

Cood dudes come from cool chicks.

By: LB

LB — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:26:29 +0000

I heart Adam’s mom.

By: Janet McGill

Janet McGill — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:08:13 +0000

This really is Adam’s mom. I am savvy enough, smart enough and just, gosh darned frustrated enough to be happy I
already have this twitter thing set up. I adore all of
you who really know Adam. I’ve known him a long time and
D Magazine lost simply one of their truly greatest assets.
Jeopardizing recovery from surgery for a website that was
not going to happen —— well, it sucks.. You all provided good advice and Mick and I know Adam’s strength
will fortitude and friends like you make him the next great
catch to whomever (whoever, Adam?) gets to have him
loyally working for them. Sincerely, Janet McGill (Adam’s
Mom)

By: jrp

jrp — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:55:33 +0000

sorry, dude, couldn’t help myself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IynQCmqvXZs

By: Adam McGill

Adam McGill — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:47:42 +0000

Wow. I’m amazed, truly amazed. It’s remarkable that my mom got so tech savvy enough to figure out a way to sign in as so many different commenters to say such nice things. That’s the only way to explain such an outpouring of kindness.

For reals, I am honored and humbled, flattered and appreciative. All is good and will be well.

Thanks, everybody. For everything.

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:33:44 +0000

I wish everyone well. Adam was absolutely wonderful at D. I will mis reading his posts everyday. Very sad time for Frontburner.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:06:08 +0000

@Daniel

You can only be core to a brand if it is clear what that brand is. I’m afraid that few up there actually know what the D brand stands for. Now is the time to regroup, entrench and defend your brand. I hope that all of those that remain figure this out. Quickly.

By: Rawlins

Rawlins — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:45:48 +0000

My condolence to all concerned on what has again been a brutally sad ‘D’ internal exercise in very, very tough times.

And to Adam I say; Have a quiet talk with your late mother in law. She always had a way of making life glow from within. And on a personal note as someone who knows too well what it is to have the floor pulled out from under him and yet find a cozy nook, may I add; you’re an honorable guy with real seasoned talent and a quirky eye. I’m betting your future will be enviable. God bless.