Hey everybody, meet our new writer, Jay Slatkin. After running The Consumerist Forums for over a year just because he wanted to, Jay had put in enough sweat equity that we figured he deserved a shot on the front page. Jay was born in Michigan where he lives today. He comes from a background which includes a stint as an airline pilot and more recently property management. He received his BA from University of Colorado and still holds his Commercial Pilot flight certificate. The Verizon Can’t Count story is what got him hooked on The Consumerist. He’s been doing great, displaying a knack for picking out great reader stories. Maybe all that time toiling in the forum mines taught him how to dig for gold. Please give me a hand in giving Jay a warm Consumerist welcome!
More From Consumerist
-
House Panel Tells The TSA No One But Jay-Z Should Be Patting Down Beyonce
-
Petition Results In Hasbro Introducing Gender-Neutral Easy-Bake Oven
-
American Retail, Where Christmas Comes Six Weeks Before Halloween
-
Introducing The First Ever Warranty Shrink Ray
-
Amazon Says It’ll Give Away Millions Of Dollars (In Its New Digital Currency, Amazon Coins)
Hey, the long lost Wilson brother.
Go Buffs!!!
CU ALUM here ’04
Welcome Jay
Congrats Jay! I know I haven’t been on the forums for a long while, but you did a great job there and I’m sure you’ll do a great one here!
GO BUFFSS!!
Welcome Jay
Not as cute as Meghann.
Hi Jay. Good luck in your Consumerist endevors!
@ConsumptionJunkie:
Yeah, she is kinda hot.
Hmmm… Slatkin… Slatkin…. Hey, aren’t you the doctor that tried to give Princess Vespa back her old nose????
Verizon Can’t Count is ALSO what hooked me.
@homerjay: Hard to say, does Michigan actually have golf courses? Maybe that’s why he needs to work on his putt.
Congrats on the promotion Jay.
Yay for meritocracies!
@dmuth: Do you know what a meritocracy is?
That’s the story that introduced me to the consumerist.
welcome to the big time, jay. look forward to seeing your contributions.
Univ. of Colorado? Go Buffs!
(OK, I’m at the Denver campus, but still…)
Welcome Jay,
When I flame you later consider this missive a pre-apology.
@WingZero987: That seemed to be proper use of the word. He was promoted based on his ability.
I’m not one to usually leave my google reader just for a comment, but this seems like a special occasion.
Welcome, Jay!
Hola Jay!
Congrats, Jay — on both your Consumerist gig and getting out of the airline business just before the shit hit the fan! Your timing is uncanny. Got any stock tips?
So are you getting paid for this gig?
Ooh, Jay’s cute! Hope he writes as well as he looks!
@Snakeophelia: Took the words out of my mouth!!
Welcome, Jay!!
@homerjay: Yes.
Booooooooooo! Oh wait.. I help Jay on the forums.. yay Jay!!!
Congrats man!
Woo Michigan! The land where you can get a house for $5,000. Literally, the banks are just giving them away.
Congrats, Jay!
So are you still gonna speak to us little people in the forums
?
Hi Jay! You’re cute? Are you single?
@thelushie:
goddamn LUSH’s. Drivers ED class in CT warned me about you folk.
@Jay Slatkin:
did they find a replacement for the forums for you yet? I want to get a foot in the door but haven’t yet (I am a regular on ‘Giz, Lifehacker and Consumerist’ruly. Any advice would be helpful (public or private).
yay and congratulations!!
@WingZero987 I’ve always thought a meritocracy was a system where those who get stuff done, are those who get promoted.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
Question: does this post count towards Ben’s daily post quota?
@discounteggroll:
Never been drunk in my life. http://www.lushusa.com
Tip of the Stetson, Mr. Slatkin. Keep your powder dry and yer chaps on the right way.
Welcome to the big leagues Jay!
Congrats Jay! Another pilot to add to the ranks, I guess (Canadian commercial/multi-engine IFR/Metroliner type rating holder right here) =)
I hope he wasnt one of those guys that sent those annoying form emails saying “thank’s we’ll check it out!” I get every time I send in a tip!!!!
I’d rather get no response at all.
I dont send in tips anymore because of them.
Marry me, and fly free!
There’s no victom to blame in this post, I’m outa here! Shop Wal-Mart!
@discounteggroll: I’m still running the forums actually. Write a few sample articles and send them to people. Maybe they’ll give you some feedback.