Wednesday, December 07, 2005

NEWSFLASH: Waggoner offers public apology

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) -- At a press conference just minutes ago, Keith Waggoner formerly apologized to Kevin Moser for what were perceived to be damaging and derogatory remarks about Mr. Moser's former design work.

Keith Waggoner in a post uploaded yesterday to the wildly popular blog site www.keithinside.blogspot.com said "Kevin Moser, who is one of the most gifted graphic designers that I know, usually hit a home run when it came to designing posters for the groups. He struck out on this one. Not that we gave him much to work with."

Mr. Moser found this post to be blatantly disrespectful of his creation and responded by posting a defense of his former work (this article can be found in its entirety by visiting www.keithinside.blogspot.com or you can simply scroll down) which implicates Mr. Waggoner in a scheme to undermine his reputation.

In Mr. Waggoner's press release, he said:

"After evaluating my hasty comments concerning my dear friend Mr. Moser, I have decided to publicly apologize for my poor choice of words. While Mr. Moser clearly overlooked my compliment in which I stated that he 'is one of the most gifted graphic designers I know', I can see how he could have taken offense at my posted statement. I wish to say that Kevin can make more of nothing than anyone else that I know of. Mr. Moser has been and continues to be the foremost graphic arts expert in the Ohio Valley. While I will not withdraw my opinion that the poster was less than perfect, I acknowledge that Kevin produced a work far superior to anything else being produced during that era. It is my hope that Mr. Moser will bury the hatchet and continue to collaborate with me in creating inspiration for the masses. Thank you."

Immediately following the press conference, Mr. Waggoner was escorted to a waiting motorcade. Mr. Moser was unavailable for further comment.

1 comment:

Bethany said...

You should be ashamed of yourself!! ;)

I think it was a nice picture of the GBS quartet levitating in mid air.

I think I shall print it out and take it to church to show Dave B.