Ottawa Votes: Buzzfeed does not care about Jim Watson

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This listicle of 15 reasons why Jim Watson is the bestest mayor of all time is not a “real” Buzzfeed product. The U.S.-based Internet news company has a gift for viral content, and the Jim Watson listicle counts as that, but it’s on a section of the site where basically anyone can write basically anything. Says it right on the page:

This post was created by a user and has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed’s editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can post awesome lists and creations.
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Indeed, it has something to do with this guy, who has a horse in the race:

Maybe I have a future in @BuzzFeed-ing. Hmm.

— Shane Mackenzie (@ShaneMackenzie_) October 17, 2014
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So stuff like this, which Watson is happily retweeting, is misplaced.

Hey Mr. Mayor AKA @JimWatsonOttawa! Congrats on the @BuzzFeed shout-out! http://t.co/2I9QMSjRK1 #Ottawa

— Mauler™ (@MaulerMauler) October 17, 2014
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Am I a wet blanket? Yes.

dreevely@ottawacitizen.com
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