Memo to Globe: Grab Universal Hub NOW

Dan Kennedy from Media Nation has one demand: the Boston Globe, if it wants to shake itself out of its stodgy doldrums, must hence and forthwith acquire Universal Hub and Adam Gaffin.

First, I am a frequent blogger whose material frequently appears on Universal Hub, and whenever I see a post from my blog appear on Universal Hub, it gives me encouragement to post more here. I can comment there without having some obnoxious schmo (ahem, I mean, 'concerned citizen') try to convince the board that (insert wacky, obtuse pet theory or slogan here) and that I'm wrong for pointing out the error of their ways.

Second, if the Globe wants to get its credibility back (see: "g", the Mike Barnicle plagarism incident, supplying WTKK with most of its material), it should relentlessly seek Mr. Gaffin's talents. I like viewing his page because there is stuff for everyone. Real diversity there, all for the taking.

Finally, I know the Globe is hurtin' because no one's picking up the print anymore - or if they are, they're lining their birdcages with it. I'm not looking for the Globe to suddenly turn into the Phoenix (sans adult section - nothing spells embarassment than telling your seatmate on the train, 'I remember when I had a Rabbit - a 1981 diesel operated Rabbit that lasted me until 2002...') and be the beacon of fake hipster angst. But the Globe has to get out of its stodgy Beacon Hill/Blue Book doldrums, and Universal Hub is that grease that will spin that squeaky wheel on Morrissey Blvd.