The Talent Quest/ The Fab Five

Submitted by sarabethwest on May 6, 2007 - 7:24pm. ::

Hi. Just curious if this "Talent Quest" operation isn't merely an online popularity contest?

... I mean, I know who's in my "fab 5" on this site!

SBW

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Perhaps something more
Submitted by Edwin A. Rivers on May 13, 2007 - 11:00am.

Despite what this contest started out to be, talent or popularity, it has become something more.

It has, in my view, become a wonderful example of how individuals with diverse opinions and backgrounds can come together in a thoughtful and mutually creative way. Sure, there are those who relish the opportunity to use this event to rail against others, put down or abuse contestants or those who comment -- but they are truly the minority.

This, in an admittedly oversimplistic way, is what the future could be, if we all came together for the common good. It could happen -- it only takes two people to start a conversation, and when listening is included, come to understanding. And understanding is where peace begins.

Edwin

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words
Submitted by JeSais on May 13, 2007 - 12:12pm.

it's not just public radio or even this contest that brings people together... it's words, Especially spoken words, tossed out into the universe... to be caught by someone who takes the to really listen.

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http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1149
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Ultimately, it's about world peace...
Submitted by NDavis on May 13, 2007 - 11:35am.

Indeed. Public radio is supposed to be about bringing communities together. That's what makes it vital and such a force for good. That's why it is my life.

Natalie Davis
http://gdreadradio.net
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1068

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I could not have said it better.
Submitted by Thog on May 13, 2007 - 11:31am.

Wonderful comment, Edwin!

It's good to know that there's still so much interest in Public Radio. No matter how much people push television, podcasting, and everything else under the sun, radio is still the most available electronic medium. For a few bucks, you can buy an AM/FM radio and keep in touch with the world. No need for an internet connection or high-definition and surround sound.

I'm not knocking the other media, but to me radio will always be the media of the people, and Public Radio a shining example of the ideals this country was founded on.

Keep public radio alive and free!
(And, if you feel like it, check my contest entry:
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/1166)

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Talent vs. Popularity
Submitted by Janean on May 6, 2007 - 9:56pm.

Hi Sara Beth, if you're seriously wondering about the 'popularity' part of the contest, you might be interested in this post. In short, nah.

But I'm glad to see you dive with both feet into the posts! Join the rest of us over-achievers... ;-D

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I hope I'm one of the five!
Submitted by Steve Stokes on May 6, 2007 - 8:59pm.

I really do...

Steve

Do you know where the poetry is in poetic justice?

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