CT Bids Adieu to “Role Model” Blogger
by Christine Stuart | January 2, 2008 11:14 PM
Posted to Media Matters
Known online as CGG, which is Caffeinated Geek Girl for short, Melissa Ryan is leaving the Nutmeg State for a job with Act Blue in Massachusetts.
For those unfamiliar with the blogosphere, Ryan is probably the most prolific liberal blogger on CTLocalPolitics.net. She also blogs on MyLeftNutmeg and MyDD.
Keep reading to find out what her friends and enemies had to say about Ryan’s blogging.
In the comment section of Ryan’s last post fellow blogger and friend, Maura Keaney, writes, “One of your most amazing traits as a role model for other bloggers and political activists (regardless of ideology) is that you exemplify the best in political blogging: you’re NOT an armchair pundit whose political engagement exists only of ranting through your keyboard from the comfort of your basement.”
Founder of CTLP, Chris Bigelow, aka Genghis Conn, writes, “One of the best decisions I ever made about this site was bringing you on board, Melissa. Without your incredible drive, focus and commitment, CTLP would never have become what it is today.”
Even the Republicans who commented on her departure had nice things to say about Ryan. Disgruntled_Republican writes, “Best of luck to you! And I’m still here if you need me as a ‘friend, sounding board, and devil’s advocate’. Especially a devil’s advocate. LOL”
It will take some time to fill the void left by Ryan, but she consoled friends and fellow bloggers Wednesday by telling them in her new role as Act Blue’s netroots coordinator she will be helping their candidates raise money online. And it’s possible, she will be back in Connecticut soon if she’s called to testify in that pesky little $100 million lawsuit, in which she was named as a defendant along with a handful of other bloggers.
In the meantime, she will be missed.
Click here for CT Bob’s post on her farewell party.
Comments (4)
Posted by: Christine | January 3, 2008 7:55 AM
I'm truly honored to call you a friend. I will miss hanging out with you at the Capitol and wish you all the best on your new adventure. Keep in touch and check in often.
Posted by: Connecticut Bob | January 3, 2008 10:15 AM
Good to see you last night, Christine. It was a fun gathering. We'll all miss CGG, but we're sure she won't be a stranger.
Of course, that's CT Joyce in the photo along with Melissa. Funny, you caught her drinking a beer. What a shock.
Posted by: CGG | January 3, 2008 2:43 PM
Wow. Being the subject of a CTNJ article is a surreal experience! Thank you.
Christine you are the true role model. EIC of your very own online paper and an NY Times reporter to boot! And I'm proud to call you friend as well. I'm going to miss seeing you up in Hartford, especially those long days at the Capitol. I learned so much from you, and even though you didn't have to, you were always willing to help a crazy blogger out. Thank you.
Posted by: Christine | January 3, 2008 8:32 PM
I never thought of you as a crazy blogger, I thought of you as my partner in crime and my colleague.