It’s not that I dislike you (and I think this is a sentiment many people have), it’s that we were being particularly critical of the “contestants” for a show we’ve come to love. It’s almost impossible to find someone to replace Veronica, since she started Mahalo Daily and set the tone for the podcast. I think many people found it important to find someone who had a similar vibe.

I’m not expressing this very well, to be honest. I guess the point is that you shouldn’t be discouraged that you didn’t become the host. Of all of the potential hosts, I thought you were the most genuine. In particular, I found the caring way you presented your episode on hula to be really sweet.

Definitely not the right gig for you. You are so much better than ‘that’.

— Alexander Graham Bell

Sarah, perhaps this wasn’t the right gig for you. I’m sure something even better is just around the bend.

Definitely don’t take to heart some of the worse comments. I mean come on, when someone says “What really annoyed me was how fake her “yay” was” then they’re clearly an idiot because they don’t get the subtle joke of it. That’s exactly how I’d say that ‘yay’ in that situation so wtf? Even on my little blog (that like no one reads, not even my brother) I’ve gotten harshly negative comments essentially calling me a complete imbecile. It happens. We live in this YouTube-comment world where people hide behind a computer and use it to say stupid things because it makes them feel better to belittle someone else.

Take the positive with you, learn from the constructive criticism, and just move on. You clearly have a lot going for you (the fact that you have the look down, much like Veronica has this great look down for being nerd chic, is already like +100) is a lot to add to the fact that you clearly are really good on camera. I think women need a good role model when it comes to technology; it really saddens me how many women shun a career in CS and I can’t help but think that it’s because there’s no prominent women in technology for them to look up to. What will happen in software if only men design it? I really think that it’s great that there are people like you and Veronica not being flirty and slutty online despite being attractive but instead using your talents to be intelligent and fun and informative.

I’m serious though about you being on Pop Siren =P I’m tired of Jessica Corbin, she’s so awkward. The best part of that show is Dr. Kiki. Anyway, I’ll try to remember to keep coming back to this blog when I get back (on vacation, taking the day off from my vacation today and I hope to see great things!

Don’t take the criticism to heart – one of the downsides of the privacy of the internet is that people can (and do) say things there that they would never say in person.

This applies even to the judges – they were emulating the reality shows and merely comfirmed to me that my decision not to watch such shows was a good choice.

On the bright side you got great exposure and a whole new fan base. It could be far, far worse.

Good luck! I am sure you will land somewhere as good if not better.

it was a little heartbreaking for me to see you canned from Mahalo Daily, but you’re probably one of the most courteous people I know among the bunch in that competition. I know I did some campaigning for Andrea (17 diggs and counting on my article) but I sincerely regret it now because I lost sight of how she would fair in the long run for Mahalo Daily. I think you’re honest and humble about your strengths and weaknesses. And I feel obliged to atleast leave you with some love for your efforts. I wish you well for your next endeavors.

—Jamie

As for the jerk commentors. I was reading Ariels blog earlier and liked this quote from her;
“I feel like it’s a prerequisite for any blogger or person who puts themselves “out there” to have a thick skin.”
http://arielwaldman.com/2008/05/23/twitter-responds/

Personally I’m looking forward to seeing what you do next.

Someone hire Sarah asap! Pay her too much as well please. thx

Sean