Tim Goodman is the Television critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, and I don't think it's hype to say that he's one of the most talented people in the field. I think it's also fair to say that he can also at times be the Andy Rooney of TV critics--that cranky, grumpy old fart that sits at his computer and writes the digital equivalent of "Hey, Punks! Get Off My Lawn!"

Goodman is headed off for a short "staycation," and his parting shot is a screed against TV bloggers who he complains are about to ruin the credibility of his profession. Even though I've tried to ignore the piece all day, its pissy tone and inaccurate facts have dominated my brain for hours. I'm not trying to pick a fight (I swear), but I do want to answer his complaints point-by-point.