Lotto: the Tim Yap saga!

I probably will not - I am not as big as an idiot as that headline-hugging wannabe socialite Tim Yap. I saw the Inquirer tweet and only an idiot would conclude what he concluded. And he fancies himself a journalist - can't even read properly. Has he ever heard of a lotto winner whose name was announced? They identities are anonymous for security reasons. Most importantly, what benefit could I possibly have in divulging the identity of the lotto winner? I'm not the type to ask for "balato" and other than curiosity, I would rather leave the person in peace. I don't make friends with people so that I could party with him/her. Goes to show what kind of person this Tim Yap is...

This is just one major blooper from this person being a famed one in the entertainment industry I guess he is used to blowing out some unconfirmed information he is getting. But I think he has apologized already for that one and I think he can get away with it already since it may just be a minor mistake in him. I think he learned his lesson on this experience and be careful already especially when blurting it out on the net. which can easily spread out of proportion.

Whether the name named was the lotto winner or not, it is still an immature and irresponsible act to have revealed it. The life of the person named and his family would be put to danger. I have read about this news and I even made a similar discussion. It was a saddening incident on the part of Miko Morelos, the person named as the winner. On the other hand, many would be disappointed with Tim Yap's tactless tweet. I also doubt that he will be receiving many criticisms for what he did.

I bet he didn't mean it..just a random tweet he doesn't intend what effect will be done.

I can really empathize with the PDI journalist, Tim Yap named as the Lotto winner. How inconsiderate of Tim Yap to name the winner on the internet much more of a hundred million pesos, knowing that here in the Phils., there's a lot kidnap for ransom incidents and scrupulous persons. He endangered not only the life of the said journalist but also of his entire family. He is an irresponsible journalist, not even verifying if it was true or not. Who in his right mind if he won such big amount would like to be broadcast to the whole world or even to the whole country !

Probably the guy who won and knew that I know that information will be on the warpath for my blood if I just slip, even casually, that lucky guy's, well...luck. Although I will confess that I need money in my life, I won't stoop to the level that I would actually announce it to the world. If I knew the guy, I would bet my remaining money that the guy is probably still in shock, dazed and utterly confused on what course should be taken. It will be inconsiderate to place more burden and pressure on that person by announcing to the world of the recent development in his life. It his life that is primarily changing and not mine. Also, being the winner is his own business and something that cannot be shared so easily, even if I stand like a relative or a freind. This incident only shows how some people are very inconsiderate of other's plight. Makes one wonder if those people are with green-eyed monsters.

I am disappointed that Tim Yap actually did this. I met him personally some years ago and he's a nice guy, smart, easy to get along with and he can really blend with people from all walks of life. A person of his stature should have known better. He is a widely followed celebrity. A social network tool such as twitter is now way more powerful in spreading news like wildfire. It would really be difficult to fan the flames once it's out, and the ball of flame just keeps on rolling over. I empathize with the journalist and could offer my prayers for the safety of his family.