You Decide -- Did We Go Too Far?

6:30 PM UPDATE: OK, POINT WELL TAKEN!

The TMZ newsroom is split -- half of us (like a lot of you commenters!) think the last line in the Elliott Yamin article was way out of line, the other half, well, not so much.

What do YOU think? Was it in bad taste, or just a joke? Polls close at 6:30 PM ET. Majority rules. If 51% say take it down, we will.



Reader Comments

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46. The whole post doesn't need to go...but that last line went too far, guys --- even for you. Just edit it out... and I suggest an apology for going too far might be nice.

Posted at 5:28PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Beth

47. Yes I agree it was rude, But come on people, it's TMZ for crying out loud. You know they have nothing better to do, no better stories to cover. They take what they can get, cause they are the losers who tried to write for the REAL news shows and just couldn't cut it!

Posted at 5:46PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Kandy

48. 51%? DON'T YOU YET REALIZE WHAT YOU'VE DONE? YOU NEED PEOPLE TO VOTE ON THIS IN ORDER TO TELL YOU WHAT IS RIGHT? ARE YOU TOTAL MONSTERS? WHAT ARE YOU???

Posted at 5:28PM on Apr 1st 2008 by NOBODY YOU KNOW

49. I'm a huge TMZ fan. But this REALLY crosses the line. Whoever posted this message not only should apologize to the entire Yamin family, but also the community. Shame on you TMZ for posting such a hateful message. I know you're bigger than that, act like a human being and not a monster.

Posted at 5:35PM on Apr 1st 2008 by justme1974

50. of course it should be taken down. but what i don't get is why all you retards are surprised by that comment. this is tmz people, when have they ever had any class?

Posted at 5:29PM on Apr 1st 2008 by me

51. You wouldn't want anyone to talk about your mom that way, so take the comment down.I feel you need to apologize to him and his family also.

Posted at 5:29PM on Apr 1st 2008 by stephanie

52. Typical, nasty little west hollywood queens.

Posted at 5:29PM on Apr 1st 2008 by not like you

53. I thought it was awesome !!!!!!

Posted at 5:30PM on Apr 1st 2008 by d

54. I understand that the basis for this entire website/TV program is a satirical look at celebs and the things that they do, but um, way low. I am sure some punk in your office thought they were being witty, but, I would hope that even you guys would encourage a small amount of tact when the situation calls for it. And trust me, it calls for it.
Just in case:
Tact (noun)
1. a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
2. a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination.

Might wanna pass that on to a couple of people.

We're just sayin.

Posted at 5:35PM on Apr 1st 2008 by law and order

55. Why is this even a question???? Half of your newsroom doesn't think that comment was in bad taste?? What kind of people do you have working over there?

Posted at 6:02PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Jeb

56. ya know. younz are sooooo stoooopid. this aint the first time you have acted like asses, morons. you need
to class up this web site. i have to give harvey more credit than this . honest to God. it is a disgrace. class.
dont stoop to the likes of paris and whores. For God's sake. then to make fun and be stooopid about someone
DEAD??????? just think about it. unless your mind are muddied up with drugs. thats what the impression is.
not just with regard to this one incident either. younz are retarded. pure and simple. no common sense. thank you
so much for not showing us that fat ass dyed blonde gummy. THANK YOU. ya know, the one with sores on his
legs.???? like i needed to know that.?????

Posted at 6:07PM on Apr 1st 2008 by CAROL LOWES

57. Way, way, WAY out of line. Have a little compassion!

Posted at 5:30PM on Apr 1st 2008 by scottishlass

58. The last line was disgusting, and the headline didn't even make sense and should be taken down as well.

"Polling" people to figure out whether you shoudl remove what was an obviously horrible, tasteless, cruel remark? Do you not have enough decency within yourselves to just remove it without continuing to milk this issue?

You guys are disgusting. And I think the suggestion that you donate to a charity in Mrs. Yamin's name was fantastic. Do it!

Posted at 5:30PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Gay Bri

59. Insensitive!!! Imagine if it were your mother, Harvey!

Posted at 6:32PM on Apr 1st 2008 by happigyrl

60. ...that article was disgusting. SO RUDE!

And I agree with post #14. Take down the article, issue an apology, and donate a bunch of money to JDRF!

jeez.

Posted at 6:11PM on Apr 1st 2008 by M

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