A former police administration officer in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, has been reported to prosecutors for violating the Swords and Firearms Control Law after taking pictures of handguns and using them on his blog.
Whilst on duty in September 2002, the 33-year-old unlocked a firearms cabinet and selected two particularly photogenic weapons, then after surreptitiously taking a few pictures he posted them on his blog — twice as it turns out. Yet despite cleverly applying a mosaic pattern to the photos, a prefectural police worker later recognized the guns and promptly reported his findings.
The unnamed blogger was given a 10 percent pay cut as punishment, but being understandably embarrassed by the whole affair, he resigned on Wednesday, explaining his behaviour by saying, “I posted [the photographs of the guns] because I wanted people to take an interest in the home page.”
An excuse that will presumably carry little weight with prosecutors, as everybody knows that it takes hard work and good writing to attract people to a blog. The random posting of pictures,
takes no skill or talent whatsoever,
and regardless of the content it’s a lame and unimaginative way to try and boost traffic.
He ought to be ashamed of himself.
Karan says
lol 😀 That or he’s appealing to a very different audience…
IvanG says
Lee, you’re hilarious.
J. says
Very funny.
Will Burnham says
I’ll have to come back later and read this entry. I’m too busy looking at the photos that I now have to tell my buddies about.
scubajim says
Are those pictures supposed to help load the gun…
neil gentleman-hobbs says
Humour is the best way to convey a message you clearly have a gift.
As for the pictures I have given them to Phil Atio, Rimmingham-Rigid and Lord Golden-Showers for their appraisal.
Muppetlord says
Well, that is one way to get an audience.
Caleb says
*smiles*
justin says
Well, I think putting in a few photos of young women wearing very little, has amazing pulling power – I’m hooked!
simone says
sexy