PEOPLE HERE ARE SO NICE!

. . . and I would expect the good-natured attitude to continue. As someone else noted, people drawn to public radio are often more open minded and considerate of others -- hence the reason so many of us want to host an NPR show.

Yes, there will be, unfortunately, some who will grasp the latter stages of this contest as an opportunity to 'beat up' on those who make it farther along -- expect it, that's the kind of society we live in. But, by and large, I think you will find the civilized discussion here will continue overall. And that reflects well on all of us.

Edwin
www.publicradioquest.com/node/937

Yeah, well, "The Others" seemed nice, too, until they started stealing babies.

I do think folks here are much more courteous than pretty much any other messageboard I've seen. It may be partly the desire not to step on toes, but I think it's also the nature of the people that are drawn here (well-spoken, open-minded, considerate) and the fact that we can appreciate the anxieties of putting up those two minutes - the more empathy one feels, the easier it is to abide by that Golden Rule. I also think that the anonymity that prompts a lot of people to be jerks on message boards is mitigated by the fact that each of the entrants has two minutes of themselves floating out there somewhere... that seems to make everything more human. You may be right that there will be a negative shift once the field is whittled down, but I'm hoping people will remain positive and encouraging.

cheers,
Heather
Talkometry

Wow, I've heard of speed dating, but speed gestation?

I am hoping my stuff at least keeps people listening before they return to their amorous activities.

Or did you mean folks are really hooking up based on two minutes? ;0)

YIKES.

Sallyfranz

I think the majority of people listen to Public Radio everyday. why would they grip when they can say they lost to the next (insert your favorite host/ess name here). Most peeps will probably talk about it for years at startbucks.

What I want to know in like a year how many relationships, marriages, and babies will be able to trace their begining to a two minute clip in a radio contest!!

Laugh, Giggle, Comment, but most importantly click a few stars!!!!

http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/8769

Of course we're nice. We're public radio people! But seriously, I have been very pleased about the general tone of the comments. Maybe other people share my point of view- if you don't care for it, vote and move on. No need to be rude. That's sooo last week! (I hope that's not why I have so few comments.) I'm waiting for it to turn, but hoping it doesn't. I thought it was going to start yesterday with the WWSSP (What Would Steve Stokes Post) forum, but it stayed light and Steve took it philosophically. All the same, if you get too far out of line, they will boot you. Check out the way old forums. There was trouble with some guy named Woody. He is no longer with us.
Jim Barfuss
http://www.publicradioquest.com/user/2824

After we are bumped off, will we become angels or demons?

Some have dreamy-creamy insides and some are nutty-nougat. So when the nuts start shelling out tid-bits do what I do at the bar that serves peanuts in the shell. Either bite off their heads, step on their shells or blow that pop stand.

Meanwhile, may I say to those of you using the "L" word that the winners only get a SHOT at pitching a show. Where is it written that you can't take your clip to your local NPR station and pitch them, Mmmmmm?

Maybe because I am older than most, or because I did EST and Tony Robbins, but folks you make your own breaks. If you really think that winning this contest will pave your way to Lake Woebegone, think again. They could produce 3 shows and cancel.

And dudes and dudettes, you guys not only have technology at your finger tips, you understand it. I thought an i-pod was something to put my digital camera on so I could look through the viewfinder...yes the camera with the BIG screen to look at.

So may I humbly tell everyone within range of my rant:

THERE ARE NO LOSERS!! You have just pitched your 2 min. piece to 10,000 NPR listeners. If they like it, Podcast that baby. If they don't like it, find out why and reinvent your material (It used to be called editing.)

So let there be NO more talk in this house of the "L" word. If this is American Idle (intended) then let's all get record contracts as mere contestants!

All our minds are wide open to new ideas and possiblities. That is what this contest and this site is designed to do, and it is working. We reward the efforts with honest crticism of the ideas, not the person. As a result I am not afraid to make an ass of myself to millions of people, and I'm having a blast!

http://www.publicradioquest.com/user/2321

--
"Be who you are and say what you feel, for those who mind don't
matter, and those who matter don't mind."
Dr. Seuss

I forgot to pimp my clip. Of all the dumbbells!

BEST OF LUCK EVERYONE!! ALL OF YOUR WORK IS EXTRAORDINARY AND SPECIAL!!!

http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/6436

I think a vast amount of the niceness here run deep to the core of the entrants. Just listen to what it is that they wish to bring to the radio audience.
These people have good hearts.

Steve

If rules are made to be broken then, comfort zones are for leaving.

it is so true

Everyone is just PRETENDING to be nice. Just under the surface lurks a cut-throat Battle Royale just WAITING to bust out of the gates!!!

;)

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I'm a Punk Knitter!
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1320