Dear Patch Editor chi-an chang...and anyone else who cares,

I find it so frustrating and annoying that Patch.com finds it necessary to bombard and infiltrate my news reading with those constant and annoying POP-UPS that slide across my screen.
Although I have pop ups "blocked," your genius web designers have found a way to circumvent the settings.

In the five minutes I have sat here attempting a relaxing news read, there have been 5 POP-UPS that come across my screen, blocking the content I am reading, and forcing me to divert my attention to close it out!

Your POP-UPS don't even generate revenue. They are merely pieces of redundant and obsolete news. (i.e. " October maps of crimes in Libertyville")..this one 4 mos old....that just alienate the reader.

I wrote you a year ago about this and you responded that you would advise your page designers......obviously to no resolve.

I would be a much happier and loyal reader if you could just eliminate those damn POP-UPS!

Linda in Libertyville,IL

I sent an e-mail to my sales rep last month canceling my ad. I was not able to see any of my ads, and after speaking to 3 others they cannot see my ad either. The only way I can see my ad is by taking down my firewall. Also, the ad I signed up for was no longer available. I agreed to try the banner ad. Since the only way to see the ad is to take down a fire wall, my ad is invisable. I was billed for the ad a month after I cancelled it. My calls to my sales rep go unanswered. I will be sending this info to my legal council and if I am billed again next month I will be filing credit card fraud charges against your organization. Paul Chesler, Blud Diamond Pet Waste Clean-Up Service. A response would be appreciated. info@pooperguy.com

I have been trying for several weeks to get charges reversed for banner advertising that I agreed to (new company and very tight start up budget, so every little bit spent REALLY matters to me)- the banner ended up being NOT what I agreed to - oops, they had already filled my spot, so they tossed me elsewhere. I wanted no part of that, but no one cares once they get your money. I have tried for weeks to cancel the remaining months, yet I'm STILL being charged - and I get no responses to my emails except 'oh, I dont handle this but will try to give it to someone that does...' Seriously? I will NEVER promote Patch to any locals that frequent my store - please, can you help me resolve this???? Patty Henning, owner, Fabulous Finishes, Shelby Twp, Mi

I just finished meetings at the White House, U.S. Chamber and StartupAmerica Partnership where I announced the intention of The California Stock Exchange www.calstockexchange.com to utilized Patch.com to organize local meetings in communities to introduce local entrepreneurs to local investors. We are going to tell people to check with their local Patch.com news to learn of local meetings places and times. We love what you are doing and want to support you! Howard Leonhardt, Founder, Leonhardt Ventures www.leonhardtventures.com and The California Stock Exchange www.calstockexchange.com

hello and thanks for your excellent website. we need a community newspaper and connectivity for the thousand Haitian earthquake refugee camps. can you help us? I can provide details. thanks again, Stuart Leiderman leiderman@mindspring.com Environmental Refugees and Ecological Restoration

We get the Brookfield Patch - CT (have a house there), but our main residence is in Manhattan. Is there a Patch for Manhattan or New York City? We have 2 large pieces of furniture to sell and want to list them.
Thanks,
Kathleen

Warren, great publication however in our little town of Geneva one of your columnist has made a personal attach on the president of the chamber of commerece. It is unfounded and frankly does not align with your goals, specifically a trusted news source. I have asked the local editor if the comment is acceptable to him with no response orther than to remove my question initially from his personal board. Brian has had the question for a day now without response either. I think it is a valid question that desreves an answer. Your thoughts?

Hi Warren, there is not a Patch in a few of the communities I live near and was wondering how does one go about getting a Patch publication for them? I am interested in how I could possibly start one but I have no ideal if that is even possible. Can you tell me how I would go about that? Thank you.

New to Patch but for sure thank you for your vision.
That aim is for any iinitative key to it's organizational design and development.
What doesn't now exist in the USA is a National Youth Union. Steps to empower state by state, university students state wide to establish their own National in name,
local in scope: National Youth Union.
Inf. on the international strategy can be found within Facebook, and Linkedin.
www.linkedin.org/in/grupoamistad
"In the future all youth will come together to make this a
better world" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For sure that's a possibility.
Most interested in the initative called: Patch U.
and it's network of higher education institutions here within the SF Bay area and beyond in California.
Lack at 74 years young the IT skills but not the vision.
Would welcome your teams insight on the future "brand" to which will be "Gang For Good" and a visit to the Wiki now open to edit by everyone....Gang For Good!
As Dr. King's Dream is our cornerstone we seek allies.
If you or any staff would like to join others within the closed
Linkedin allies a simple contact with the e-mail will so add
you to "seed" that see's value in the idea of public domain:
King/Chavez Legacy Teams.
e-mail grupoamistad@live.com
831 479 9596
Founder: volunteer initiative developer
The Grupo Amistad Vision.

I've fallen in love with New Lenox's Patch. Michael Sewall does an outstanding job.

I run an ISO (Independent Sales Organization) in Will County. May I sell for you guys?

Chris Pantuso
Founder
The Catalyst Group of Companies
815-463-0323 Home/Office
210-216-6646 Cell (preferred)
chiefcatalystofficer@gmail.com

Mr. Webster,

Kudos to you and your “boots on the ground” team here in Maryland for your thorough and touching reporting on the tragic line duty death of Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company member Mark Falkenhan. (7-8 great pieces)

It is clear your guys poured their hearts into this. A heartfelt thanks to all, especially Ron Snyder - his work on this was deep and moving.

Going forward, I’d love to speak with your partnership/community/give5/ and/or foundation team about ways we (Lutherville Vol. Fire Company & Patch) can help each other.

Our outreach priority (I’m outreach) is helping the community understand:

a) who we are (100% volunteer, professional)
b) what we do (prevent and if not prevented, respond, then mitigate, then recover from hazards of any kind so that loss of lives and property can be minimized)
c) our unique “business model” (volunteer, self-funded with operational roles nearly identical to and 100% integrated with the paid FD), &
d) what we need (Firefighters, Advisory Board members, administrative support, in-kind contributions and of course – cash).

Given these priorities do you think we might be able to help each other and if so, with whom should I speak?

Thank you,
-Michael Walker
Michael L. Walker
Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company
Outreach Committee
443.986.7104
wirelesswalker@yahoo.com
www.lvfc.com

LUTHERVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY:
>Informational Video about LVFC
>100th Anniversary – LVFC
>www.lvfc.com

Warren,
Thank you so much for posting an answer in the La Grange Patch Q&A!!
Sincerely,
Beth Palmer

The Fairlawn, OH patch is being advertised and linked on LinkedIn.com incorrectly. That patch leads one to Fair Lawn, NJ.

Fairlawn, OH is a suburb of Akron, which is clustered in an area we call Northeast Ohio (Cleveland+).

I'm curious who is responsible for your local coverage, as something as basic as the proper spelling of a city is rather key to your company.

Regards,
Sarah Reinbolt, Copley, OH

Thanks for the note, Warren! I've had a blast covering Malden, and the city has been so receptive and excited about Patch. It's been a great experience.

Santa Monica, CA loves PATCH.com. So very green and the feedback is so positive. Thanks for the vision. I am assured this community in CA will be so receptive - great idea and thanks for letting me sell and present the value here. Best! Jeannine from CA

Hi Warren, I'm a reporter for the Cranston Patch and I just wanted to tell you I think you are doing a heck of a job! Let's hope for 100 more years of Patch.com!

Hi Warren Webster, welcome to our Ridgewood and many other towns. Notice you are a gratuate of St. University, Caton NY. My deceased wife (52 yrss) Mary also lived in Canton and walked to classes at St. Lawrence. We attended her Sixty Year class reunion and had a great time singing with the Laurentian singers and at the Barbeque in the Skating Rink. Lots of nostalgia from this 89 year old writer of sorts.

Hi Mr. Webster,

I just wanted to give you a shout out - I just sent in an application to Patch. I'm on the Cape - I see you used to spend some time on the islands in a prior life. My DH is actually a captain on a large yacht that's based out of Boston.

I love the idea of Patch and love that its backed by AOL. I'd love a shot to develop the Cape & Islands towns.

-Kate

Hello Warren, Great concept. I am interested in starting the Canadian branch of Patch. Has the foundation to do it. Here is my website:

http://relocatecanada.com

Best regards

Kai

warren--you are exactly those kinda fabulous peeps! you run patch...
so great you are getting all this PR!!!!

thanks warren! psyched to be on board...

Stumbled onto Patch whilst job hunting... looks great and is loads of fun. Good luck!

Thanks Warren. How sweet it is to be live.

Hi Warren -- I'm having a great time with Patch. Thanks for the help!

Thanks, Warren! I'm very proud to be a member of the patch fam - officially.