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Post by seattlefollower on Dec 12, 2008 16:21:41 GMT -6
I know we're not supposed to discuss 'the other' board but I'm frankly really offended at the moderator's statement about our President-Elect and I have realized I must be quite 'out of touch' with whatever Utah is at this point. So goodbye for now, friends. I've appreciated talking with you, but perhaps it's best I set it aside. I'm sorry to respond here, but I've been banned off the other site and so I didn't know where to register my frustration/disgust/shock. Frankly, a younger, academic president surrounding himself with a diverse cabinet of voices is why I'm hopeful for the next 4 years. ;D
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Dec 12, 2008 23:32:01 GMT -6
Just to clarify if there are any misconceptions. There is no rule that says you can't discuss "the other board" or any other board for that matter. The reverse unfortunately is not true.
In any event, you're welcome to come back anytime.
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Post by henry on Dec 13, 2008 0:44:20 GMT -6
Just curious Seattlefollower ... what happened?
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Post by seattlefollower on Dec 13, 2008 3:32:38 GMT -6
Well, in a discussion about the state of broadcasting today (much like the ones going on here) someone made a comment about some change/reform happening in communications coming from the Obama administration. The moderator responded in very firm language "Nothing good will come from Obama." Frankly I find this statement shocking and frustrating. The man isn't even in office and I think ran a very good campaign. "Change" was what people latched onto, but really he's laid out all kinds of ideas and is working with his transition team to be rolling come January when he takes over from GW Bush. That's not to say that McCain wouldn't have brought 'change' or even looked at the media (hell, maybe he would have, but I never heard his campaign mentioned in regards to anything media related, 'fairness doctrine' or not). CA, thank you for allowing open discussion. I just wish any on-air talent, salespeople and industry folk would visit the site these days. I guess no one beyond Christopher John knows about it.
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Post by thebaldone on Dec 13, 2008 11:23:53 GMT -6
...and thank you for not banning people left and right because of where they live.
Seattle follower, don't give up on us. People just don't know about this board... spread the news.
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Dec 13, 2008 22:08:36 GMT -6
Aw great. Now I've got Sinatra's "New York, New York" running through my head. Thanks. But seriously... Thank you for the complements, but most of the credit goes to all of you. Without you, at best this would be some kind of boring blog. That's ok, but probably nobody would read it. It's the vibrant community and the discussion that makes this site work, and I thank all of you. As I think I've posted before, there have only been three bans since I started this board. The first was a bunch of spam in Chinese, and I'm willing to bet nobody cares about that. The two others were posting as guests (though I know who they were) and posted a series of inflammatory libelous statements about me, which was the reason I had to ban guest posting. (Something I've been trying for some time to figure out how to bring back by the way.) I can't see any possible reason to ban someone based on where they live. I can't even see how there could be a logical reason to do that, but I don't know the circumstances. Just treat the other members and myself with respect, whether you agree with them or not, and we should get along just fine.
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Post by dxstuboy on Dec 15, 2008 15:13:51 GMT -6
Well, in a discussion about the state of broadcasting today (much like the ones going on here) someone made a comment about some change/reform happening in communications coming from the Obama administration. The moderator responded in very firm language "Nothing good will come from Obama." Frankly I find this statement shocking and frustrating. The man isn't even in office and I think ran a very good campaign. "Change" was what people latched onto, but really he's laid out all kinds of ideas and is working with his transition team to be rolling come January when he takes over from GW Bush. That's not to say that McCain wouldn't have brought 'change' or even looked at the media (hell, maybe he would have, but I never heard his campaign mentioned in regards to anything media related, 'fairness doctrine' or not). CA, thank you for allowing open discussion. I just wish any on-air talent, salespeople and industry folk would visit the site these days. I guess no one beyond Christopher John knows about it. I was tempted to say something about that rediculous comment too, had my previous account not been banned for sticking up for this board. Go figure.
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Post by dxstuboy on Dec 15, 2008 21:18:50 GMT -6
I have posted a message in the general section that pretty much sums up my distaste with the "other" forum over there, so if you have the stomach to visit over there, do check it out. I'm pretty sure it won't be up very long, but we'll see.
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Post by thebaldone on Dec 16, 2008 15:03:39 GMT -6
Did they already delete it? Or is it under a different name?
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Post by dxstuboy on Dec 16, 2008 15:36:28 GMT -6
Its under a different name, srcoleflatch. At last check, it was still up.
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Post by thebaldone on Dec 16, 2008 21:39:45 GMT -6
well said. Its tough these days. The industry is getting hit hard and one of the places to talk radio is now gone (has been for me for almost a year ) We just have to let people know that we are here. I think, as if you couldn't tell, I call it like I see it. And I don't hide who I am. In one of the two phone conversations I ever had with the moderator 'over there' he warned me about using my real name. He mentioned that his name has been 'black listed' out of the SLC market because of the board. One of his last comments to me on that board was that I was black listed in SLC because of what I had done... to which he doesn't know the whole truth anyhow, besides I'm only black listed from the board because I was so open and wouldn't back down to the hypicritical remarks posted about me. ...and if so I am not sure if I care or not if I am black listed from SLC.... Opportunities come to the talented, there is no such thing as marketwide black listing... look at those who have jobs who had done aweful things at their former employment... I tip my hat to anyone who suffers through radio these days. What I hope is that more of them will come forward, annonymous or not and tell their stories. There are so many stories to tell. I talk a lot about where I am because its the best gig in radio I have ever had, BY FAR! So if it insults you to read about my happiness, my many apologies... (to which I think this was another pet peeve...) To those looking to get into radio, keep trying! If I were a station owner I would give everyone their shot... maybe someday I will go neck deep in debt just to call a frequency my own and do that. Tell of your desires and such, but Seattle... please don't leave.
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dolt
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Post by dolt on Dec 17, 2008 15:24:08 GMT -6
Oh crap, I already replied to that over there. Damn my fingers.
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Post by seattlefollower on Dec 17, 2008 16:35:14 GMT -6
Tell of your desires and such, but Seattle... please don't leave. I've decided not to. I think the fact that this thread went so well brought me back. And Brian, I'm sorry I didn't mention you as a broadcast professional that visits the site. Then again, I help salespeople all day... so I'm sure you'll understand.
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Post by CAwasinNJ on Dec 18, 2008 0:28:44 GMT -6
Thank you SF. I appreciate that you've decided to stay. If there's anything I can do to help you, please ask. That goes for anyone, by the way. And since we're mentioning members who are here and are known to be in the business, I'd also like to acknowledge a few others: We have friendlee, the very talented engineer who probably feels left out since nobody noticed his work on KUSU before he mentioned it in another thread. We have dspete, who is off in scenic Lake Tahoe. We have michaelj, just over the border in Evanston. Maybe he'll get a shot in the metro with all the rimshots moving around? Of course we can't forget BIG ROG from Mix 107.9! There are more, but since those people aren't making their identity publicly known, I will of course respect their right to keep mum.
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Post by Timmy on Dec 18, 2008 7:28:14 GMT -6
Of course we can't forget BIG ROG from Mix 107.9! Umm The Blaze, 97.5?
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