Update, 2:35 p.m.: “Actually, I posted a clarification re: TNR,” Doree e-mails in an update to Big Head DC. So! The New Republic smells something fishy about your relentless harping about the pub, too? Do you have a grudge for some reason, Doree?

Original post, 12:35 p.m.: “How is the nearly ad-free New Republic surviving?” Doree Shafrir, a media writer for Gawker, asked earlier this week. She then went on to say that they have fewer new ads than ever (apparently, but still more than Wonkette has ever pulled in on its own).

Well, for starters, Doree, how is Gawker Media surviving? Your boss Nick Denton is always mum on that topic, so why should DC’s TNR answer to your NYC-based queries?

Secondly, you missed the fact that the mag has just hired Sarah Kuhn and Holly Maine, both formerly top ad directors at National Journal. Apparently, they have faith, so you should, too.

At least as much faith as you have in Denton, that is.