http://bostonist.com/2009/04/02/drinking_in_boston_pints_and_pens.php All comments for Drinking in Boston: Pints and Pens en-us 2009 rickbang Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:00:03 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss rick@bostonist.com rick@bostonist.com 60 http://bostonist.com/2009/04/02/drinking_in_boston_pints_and_pens.php#comment-1629389 http://bostonist.com/2009/04/02/drinking_in_boston_pints_and_pens.php#comment-1629389 Comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:02:38 -0500 <p>What do readers think about product placement in fiction? Shouldn't your writing be the last reserve of your individual vision, not pimped out to sell products? Its also interesting that it only takes a few thou, a website and some publicity machinery to host a short-story contest. If any of you are against using your pens to promote pints, beer, or Bukowski-style alcoholism, perhaps you have other ideas for contests that could promote the world views you cherish. Like.....?</p>