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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Greg Oden's Alleged Naked Pictures

Posted by Matt Davis on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 11:33 AM

WARNING: THESE IMAGES ARE NOT SAFE FOR WORK.

The Mercury office has been abuzz this morning with rumors about Blazers star Greg Oden posing for naked pictures—which have made their way onto the internet. If you go to tabloidprodigy.com, you can look at them all. On the one hand, I'm dubious about linking to these, because they're clearly an intrusion on Oden's private life, and that's something I love to get on my high horse about when it comes to other reporters (see: Beau Breedlove/Sam Adams; Randy Leonard's divorce, etcetera). But on the other hand, I'm interested in your opinions about the appropriateness of linking to the photos here.

The photographs of Greg Oden's bits

Update, 1:13 Oden's lawyers are cracking down on the posters of the pics. They also want to know how people came by the images. I would suggest a two word answer: "The Internet."

 

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He's wearing a completely different pair of shorts in the only one where you can see his face. I say fake.
Posted by Marjorie on January 26, 2010 at 11:36 AM · Report
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Yeah. THEY HAVE TO BE.
Posted by Matt Davis on January 26, 2010 at 11:39 AM · Report
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We have double standards for a reason. POST 'EM! STAT!
Posted by Graham on January 26, 2010 at 11:40 AM · Report
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I guess the story isn't the only thing that is long.

http://thebiglead.com/wp-content/uploads/2…
Posted by Nick "muggins" Olmstead on January 26, 2010 at 11:45 AM · Report
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Not even gonna look
Posted by Blabby on January 26, 2010 at 11:52 AM · Report
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I can't wait to hear the Rose Garden cheering HORSE-DICK HORSE-DICK HORSE-DICK
Posted by cookingasshole on January 26, 2010 at 11:56 AM · Report
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Matt Davis, up on a high horse about people's privacy? Sounds hypocritical coming from a reporter who has posted blogs and stories of people he didn't like, without flinching an eye.
Posted by T. Oliver on January 26, 2010 at 12:01 PM · Report
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I'm not sure I understand the word "ethical" in this context. Either you report on dirty photos or you don't. You can't say "there are some, and here's where they are" and not have that count. It counts.
Posted by atomic on January 26, 2010 at 12:09 PM · Report
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they can't be him, notice the lack of tattoos.
Posted by js on January 26, 2010 at 12:17 PM · Report
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I really do love ABS. He's such a fucking idiot, it's like being visited by a unicorn riding the shortbus.

Tell ya what, ABS. Explain with some details rather than just making up a fantasy world where Davis does these mythical things you think he does.
Posted by Graham on January 26, 2010 at 12:19 PM · Report
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@ABS: Posting about someone who you don't like is the definition of invasion of privacy? So Matt Davis can't report on a campaign because he likes one candidate more than the other? I suppose on the M66&67 campaign he can report on it because the other guy didn't even bother to show up, but it seems like not being able to mention anyone unless you like them would kind of limit a newspaper...

And reading though your posting history, talking about people you don't like seems to be all you ever do. Honestly, even D has less hate in his posts than you do.
Posted by Matthew D on January 26, 2010 at 12:52 PM · Report
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I'm not interested in looking at this. But I heard on the sports radio this morning (yesterday morning?) that he was dancing it up at a club downtown a few nights ago. THAT bothers me! He should be doing water aerobics or something, not dancing on that bum knee.
Posted by ROM on January 26, 2010 at 12:54 PM · Report
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@atomic: agreed. As long as you display the appropriate level of public hand-wringing, apparently it's OK to just go ahead and completely DO whatever it is you're supposedly puzzling over.
Posted by Commenty Colin on January 26, 2010 at 12:55 PM · Report
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If someone had hacked his computer or broken into his house, you'd be a dick for posting. But seeing as he sexted them to someone... What did he think was going to happen? As far as the real/fake question, I haven't looked because I'm afraid that's all I'll think about every time he runs up and down the court. But I did meet a woman in Portland who "met him" and claimed his little buddy was the size of an old-growth redwood tree...

Posted by DLS 3.0 on January 26, 2010 at 1:05 PM · Report
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Once again you show us that you are not a journalist Matt!

I bet you looked at those pics and had to excuse yourself and go to the restroom to relieve a little "tension." (and when I say "little" I mean little! hahahaha)
Posted by FIRE MATT DAVIS NOW! on January 26, 2010 at 1:08 PM · Report
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He isn't using the Cricket O Phone...can't be him....lol
Posted by MadManKilla on January 26, 2010 at 1:13 PM · Report
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I also really, really want to meet FIRE MATT DAVIS NOW! I always imagine a tiny, gleeful, bouncing, goateed red devil cartoon complete with pitchfork.
Posted by Commenty Colin on January 26, 2010 at 1:41 PM · Report
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Matthew D please illustrate where I define my arguments with emotion rather than reason.
Sarcasm aside, I hear more hate against religion, cops, suburbia, Walmart, fast food, etc from the Merc than I've ever spewed here.
Posted by D on January 26, 2010 at 4:07 PM · Report
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I want to meet Matt "Fire Ant" Davis, who I imagine would look like Matt Davis with a Yosemite Sam mustache.
Posted by atomic on January 26, 2010 at 5:27 PM · Report
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It looks like his face isn't the only thing on him that needs a trim.
The Blazers should book Fred Schneider & the Shake Society to play their song "Monster in my Pants" when Oden takes the court.
Posted by MonkeyBeat on January 26, 2010 at 5:33 PM · Report
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should've picked durant
Posted by heyheyhey on January 27, 2010 at 9:32 AM · Report
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Fake or real, a lot of 21 year old dudes do stupid shit like this. Give the guy a break. Matt who?
Posted by ant on January 27, 2010 at 12:37 PM · Report
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@Graham and Matthew D, "Im a fucking idiot"? a Unicorn on a short bus?
Are you on LSD? Is this the kind of Gonzo journalism you write, loaded on a cornucopia of narcotics and fire off some attacks? Its somewhat poetic, but not much of a blogger.

I don't like the way the two of you kiss City Hall ass....And yes , I am quite verbal about how you two continue to defend City Hall douche bags. It clearly paints the picture of your intentions and most likely "job description" details.
City Hall needs big changes and quick to repair the damage to the citizens who pay all their salaries.

I wasn't actually attacking Matt Davis as I was questioning the truth in the comment of him "protecting someones privacy and up on a high horse."

Graham and Matthew D have proven over and over again they dont care about someones privacy....remember the group attack orchestrated on the Mary Volm supporter?

Do you know who "Q" is, the CEO of the website who posted the Oden pictures? He's a right wing religious fanatic who, "prays to God for his dreams to come true", via his voicemail message.
Posted by T. Oliver on January 28, 2010 at 10:28 AM · Report

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