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A Fun Boxing Match

Re:

LOL!


> I feel like I've just witnessed Bruce Lee take on Gary
> Coleman.
>
> Wow.
>
> Well spoken.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > > Since when is it personal to notice that you and Neutral
>
> > Observer
> > > spent your Christmas day challenging everyone.
> >
> > Hunh? I wasn't even home until after dark (as some like
> to
> > put it)!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > The problem is if you don't agree....
> >
> > Could you do me, everybody here, and -- ultimately --
> > yourself a huge favor??
> >
> > Could you drop the words "agree" and "disagree" from any
> and
> > all conversation on this board? Or, at least, on this
> > issue?
> >
> > We're talking about two things here -- radio and marketing
>
> > principles and moral principles. They're both
> > principles...things that are outside of and beyond any of
> > us. Therefore, "agreement" or "disagreement" between
> > parties is immaterial to the discussion; the issues and
> > principles behind them are what are at issue, not the
> > personalities stating them.
> >
> > I mean, we're not talking favorite ice cream flavors,
> here.
> >
> > If you permanently remove "agree" and "disagree" from your
>
> > discussions and, thus, your mind, you'll find that you
> will
> > focus on the actual subject at hand and get better at
> > thinking about and discussing these things.
> >
> >
> >
> > > ...you monopolize every converstation and you
> > > send personal remarks and when you receive the same
> back,
> > you
> > > are aghast!
> >
> > Boy, I haven't seen that at all!
> >
> > Hey...how do you interpret the following question? Is it
> > principle or personal?
> >
> > "Are you the guy playing 43 currents????"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Having a great voice is an asset but having a warm
> > personality and
> > > getting along with people is worth far more, that I
> > understand is a real
> > > weakness for you.
> >
> > Now, come on...
> >
> > Hearsay? Assumption? Gossip? In which unbiblical manner
>
> > did you come to say that?
> >
> > I've never met E, but I've been aware of her almost from
> her
> > earliest crackings of the mic. She's always had a good
> > amount of talent and has clearly worked very hard to
> > maximize it. She's worked in bad situations and good
> > situations, likely learning plenty in each...especially
> her
> > time in Cleveland during which she worked with (and, I'm
> > sure, learned a ton from) Sue Wilson and Daniel Anstandig.
>
> > She's talented, she's smart, she's learned, and she's a
> > worker. When you have those characteristics, you cannot
> > help but have very high standards for yourself and expect
> > the same from others. You cannot help but desire and
> maybe
> > even demand a high-performance environment. When that's
> the
> > case, a person's traits, motivations, standards, and
> desires
> > can all be misinterpreted by people who don't share them.
> >
> > I don't know E, I don't know anybody who does, and I've
> > never heard anything about her. If...IF...you've heard
> some
> > things, it seems likely to me that they could very well be
>
> > flat-out misunderstandings.
> >
> > Now, a guy like you comes along on an internet message
> > board...a guy who obviously has never acquired the
> knowledge
> > of marketing or this industry that she and others
> have...and
> > boldly makes a charge of racism against an entire format!
>
> > She -- rightfully! -- challenges you on that and demands
> > proof. I dispute it and list artists and titles that do
> fit
> > the format and get played. We both challenge you on
> > programming principles. Then, something really
> frustrating
> > happens:
> >
> > You never provide evidence, never acknowledge what does
> get
> > played, never discuss the programming principles that are
> > brought up from the perspective of someone who should know
>
> > them, look for "agreement" rather than what is true, and
> go
> > personal against the both of us, but especially rough on E
>
> > with what I have to guess is gossip about something
> probably
> > misunderstood in the first place...which really adds up to
> a
> > worst-case scenario.
> >
> > On this board! This is bad...really bad!
> >
> > I have not seen her go personal. I have seen you go very
> > personal. And that has been way over the line. It must
> > stop.
> >
>
<P ID="signature">______________
RADIOELIZABETH
Pleasant, Passionate, Persuasive
www.radioelizabeth.com</P>
 
Re:

> I have a scripture for all of you:
>
> Proverbs 17:19
> "Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin; anyone who
> speaks boastfully invites disaster".
>
Thanks for the Scripture. I needed it. It definitely convicted me.<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by The RadioFan on 12/31/05 02:57 AM.</FONT></P>
 
> FIVE WORDS WHEN IT COMES TO MY PAL, ELIZABETH.
>
> GO AHEAD...MAKE HER DAY.
>
> IT'LL BE YOUR LAST.
>
That's actually 9 words, but then since you know Elizabeth, who cares if it is correct.
Gary Coleman
 
The five words were "Go Ahead...Make her Day"

But thanks for playing.




> > FIVE WORDS WHEN IT COMES TO MY PAL, ELIZABETH.
> >
> > GO AHEAD...MAKE HER DAY.
> >
> > IT'LL BE YOUR LAST.
> >
>
>
 
> The five words were "Go Ahead...Make her Day"
>
> But thanks for playing.


Be kind, Gary..... :)


He signed it, "Gary Coleman," after all....
 
Re:

honestly though...

what was the reason for that delayed and pointless reply if not a subtle "stick" once again...


thank you to both of you for being better and above...and rather witty too. ;)

e
 
Re:

> honestly though...
>
> what was the reason for that delayed and pointless reply if
> not a subtle "stick" once again...
>

I was out of town and missed it. I was also attempting wit but again you make presumptions of the heart. Happy New Year and may you find the time to read scriptures about peacemakers, also take time to drink in the wonderful articles about Gary Coleman.
 
Re:

I'd be hard pressed to trust any kind sentiments you might make at this point.

And would never act on your counsel.

"as far as it depends on you, live at peace with men..."


this is as far as it will go. i have done all i can do.


please refrain from replying to my posts again if possible. thank you.

elizabeth
 
Re: Open Forum remember

>
>" please refrain from replying to my posts again if possible.
> thank you."

I believe you pointed out to me that it's an open forum when I asked of you the same thing. As you blessed me, I so bless you with a reply.
 
Matt... another example...

radioelizabeth wrote:
"please refrain from replying to my posts again if possible. thank you."

whatzthat wrote:
"I believe you pointed out to me that it's an open forum when I asked of you the same thing. As you blessed me, I so bless you with a reply."


Matt...

Most of whatzthat's posts are like this, or worse... with hostility and a tone of great animosity.

I've attempted to be gracious, professional, and even witty on occassion myself...but even after weeks... it's getting pretty relentless and tiresome to see these personal sticks.

thanks,

Elizabeth
 
Re: Neutral Observer

>

>
> He signed it, "Gary Coleman," after all....

Thank you, it was supposed to be funny :). Glad you saw through it.
>
 
Re: Neutral Observer

> > He signed it, "Gary Coleman," after all....
>
> Thank you, it was supposed to be funny :). Glad you saw
> through it.


Well, I am a "neutral observer," after all.... :)




...as best I can be...
 
A Personal Perspective

It seems this is an ongoing battle. As you know, I was involved in this battle as well. However, I choose to leave the battle for several reasons: 1) I found myself using idle words which scriptures clearly state that I will be judge for every idle word I use. 2) I was siding with one particular party and slamming the other. Therefore, I was violating scripture by showing favoritism or partiality. 3) vareheard quoted the scripture from Proverbs 17:19 which was convicting. 4) There are many non-believers who read the posts on this board. The question I had to ask myself is am I really being a example to others with my previous posts. I had to come clean or remain in sin.

As far as whatzthat, he may have a calling on his life to lift some of the divisions that are prevalent in the body of Christ today. If it is the Father's Will for him to program a format with a larger variety of artists, then I am sure that his Creator will see that it will take place, despite how strange it may seem to others. On the other hand, I never had the privilege to hear a broadcast from radioelizabeth. However, only God knows exactly who she has touched during her years in radio through a song or through a spoken word by her. She may had the opportunity to speak a word that saved a marriage, saved a young girl from committing suicide, etc. With all the filth heard on some of the other secular stations, from sexual lyrics to cursing, Christian AC can be considered a breath of fresh air, especially to parents who are trying to raise righteous children. However, there are many in the Christian community, such as males and younger demographics, who do not listen to Christian AC. Therefore, there is definitely a need for other radio formats in the Christian radio realm. My point is that no one has the room to slam anyone. I think we all need to do some self-examination if we want to be in the place that God need us to be. <P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by The RadioFan on 01/01/06 04:58 AM.</FONT></P>
 
Re: A Personal Perspective

This is a great post.

Thanks for taking the time to write it.

If all can keep the topics to RADIO...and not continue to stir up hostility for the sake of ... well.. hostility... it would do well.

Again... none of these threads need be personal. At all.

I wouldn't say it's an ongoing battle...just think it got resurrected for absolutely no reason.

The personal slams need to stop.

On any of these boards, it's unacceptable.

By the way, if you are interested in a station listing where you can hear my work, just let me know...

feel free to send an email my way.

:)
e

<P ID="signature">______________
RADIOELIZABETH
Pleasant, Passionate, Persuasive
www.radioelizabeth.com</P>
 
Re: A Personal Perspective

Thank you Radio Fan for your remarks. I certainly don't want a battle, never did. I can't seem to get this to end. I tried being funny even though I was the one actually made fun of. If I reply to anyone about anything, it ends up again in a dispute from the one who dislikes me so much. You are so right in your post about those ugly thoughts. I also mentioned that the dispute was bringing up bad thoughts to me being honest about it, and found myself being slammed concerning my character. I wanted it to end then, perhaps you will be instrumental in ending it. I was under the impression that a board was to discuss the pro's and con's of a subject and never expected it to go as far personally as it went.I found myself retaliating back and that's actually not really like me. I know that all of us want to begin a New Year with a vision to reach those who don't know Christ. That's our entire goal and I pray why all of us are in this business, or even listen to Christian radio.
You are a kind person with a lot of compassion, that is needed so much in this life. God has great things in store for you. You have a lot of wisdom in this crazy world. It's a great thing when people realize that the world is made up of a lot of opinions. Also great programming does come from those who dare to do what seems the impossible. You can be a leader or a follower. That doesn't mean the others are wrong, it's a decision to follow what is in your heart. (I guess you just don't share it on a discussion board :) )
May God bless you this New Year, also bless you for being a peacemaker! Stay in touch!
 
Re: A Personal Perspective

> Thank you Radio Fan for your remarks. I certainly don't want
> a battle, never did. I can't seem to get this to end. I
> tried being funny even though I was the one actually made
> fun of. If I reply to anyone about anything, it ends up
> again in a dispute from the one who dislikes me so much. You
> are so right in your post about those ugly thoughts. I also
> mentioned that the dispute was bringing up bad thoughts to
> me being honest about it, and found myself being slammed
> concerning my character. I wanted it to end then, perhaps
> you will be instrumental in ending it. I was under the
> impression that a board was to discuss the pro's and con's
> of a subject and never expected it to go as far personally
> as it went.I found myself retaliating back and that's
> actually not really like me. I know that all of us want to
> begin a New Year with a vision to reach those who don't know
> Christ. That's our entire goal and I pray why all of us are
> in this business, or even listen to Christian radio.

Well, I am not sure who began slamming who or who did the most slamming. I do know that I was way out of line and I was violating God's standards in several ways. Therefore, my involvement had to end.

> You are a kind person with a lot of compassion, that is
> needed so much in this life. God has great things in store
> for you. You have a lot of wisdom in this crazy world.

Thank you. I have to give credit to our Creator, for His word is sharper than a two-edge sword. His spirit and word is what opened my eyes and led me into repenting for my actions.

> a great thing when people realize that the world is made up
> of a lot of opinions. Also great programming does come from
> those who dare to do what seems the impossible. You can be a
> leader or a follower. That doesn't mean the others are
> wrong, it's a decision to follow what is in your heart.

I agree 100%

> May God bless you this New Year, also bless you for being a
> peacemaker! Stay in touch!

Likewise! I will stay in touch!
 
Re: A Personal Perspective

> This is a great post.
>
> Thanks for taking the time to write it.
>
> If all can keep the topics to RADIO...and not continue to
> stir up hostility for the sake of ... well.. hostility... it
> would do well.

It seems that there are people on this board with various ideas. Someone mentioned the need for more Classic Christian music, someone mentioned the need to target males, whatzthat mentioned the need to reach across ethnic lines
and others mentioned the need to support existing Christian stations and not slamming them. Although these ideas differ as far as programming or formatting goes, the mission is the same. They are different methods of spreading a vital message in these challenging times. Christian radio and music has grown tremendously over the last few decades and it may be large enough to venture it into other formats. I guess I am visioning this from a body perspective, one body with different functions and one ultimate goal. This board should be a good learning tool in strenghtening the Christian radio industry and not a slamming board.
>
> Again... none of these threads need be personal. At all.
>
> I wouldn't say it's an ongoing battle...just think it got
> resurrected for absolutely no reason.
>
> The personal slams need to stop.

I agree. There is no value to the slams.
>
> On any of these boards, it's unacceptable.

As adults, it should be unacceptable on any of these boards. As Christians, It should not be accepted on this board because we are under a higher authority and He expects us to live in a certain way and not operate under the fleshly nature. He wants us to be the light of this world. We can't achieve that if we are constantly hostile toward one another.
>
> By the way, if you are interested in a station listing where
> you can hear my work, just let me know...
>
> feel free to send an email my way.
>
> :)
> e
>
A station listing of your work will be great. I will be sending an email your way. Thank you!
 
Re: Format Growth

The RadioFan wrote:
"Christian radio and music has grown tremendously over the last few decades and it may be large enough to venture it into other formats."


It may...but audience share will come into the picture...and I'm not sure there is honestly enough music to do it. (good music)

Radio is so very different than our CD collection, ipods, or any other way we listen to music. Even video. So the usuage and tolerance is just so different.

There are still a lot of stations that aren't even showing up on the radar with just a handfull of listeners (in the big picture of audience share)...while others are definitely making a dent in the market

But yes... different music falls into different formats. And anyone with a dream and the financial backing to make it happen to start spinning any format they like, including a rotation of singles not heard on another AC. Just how many that station would reach is debatable.

That is the joy of having options like satellite, ipods, cds, and frequencies... people pick what they want, when they want it. And God uses it all.

:)
e<P ID="signature">______________
RADIOELIZABETH
Pleasant, Passionate, Persuasive
www.radioelizabeth.com</P>
 
A good point worth remembering by all of us

We all have our theories on what would make great compelling radio. Some focus on what would "sell" well, others focus on "market share", while others focus on what would bless the listeners, still others on the "art" of radio, etc.

Radio E said it well, the Lord will use it all. He's given each one of us various talents to use in your daily walk with him. Many of us here are blessed to use some of our giftings in radio, be it on air or behind the scenes. Some of us who do on air work, use our giftings on Christian formated stations, others of us (myself included) use our giftings on "secular formated stations". Either way, the Lord uses it all for his glory and purposes if we are doing our work unto the Lord (see Colossians 3:22-24). We worship the same Christ, but do it in different styles. What would touch my spirit and bring me to the heights of worship might not bless your spirit as the Lord didn't make us all vanilla. Some like hymns with organ and choir, others like a jammin' praise band, some would like Gregorian Chant, all of these honor Our Lord, but reach different people. The Lord uses all, same in radio. I've not heard the radio work of any here, but believe that each one here puts their heart and soul into it for his glory. Again, as Radio e said the Lord uses it all. We all as followers of the Living Christ are on the same team. Each one of us need to be faithful to seek out the Lord's will and to obey. What God's will for an individual may be different for each one of us as each one of us has different giftings and God has different work for each one of us, etc, that's one reason we shouldn't condemn each others vision for radio. Let's all be faithful in our work and let God use our labors in radio for his glory and goals of reaching the lost for Christ whether we are part of a national radio show that reaches millions or with a small low powered station out in "podunk" somewhere that only reaches a few thousand, God will use it all for his glory. Happy New Year.

> The RadioFan wrote:
> "Christian radio and music has grown tremendously over the
> last few decades and it may be large enough to venture it
> into other formats."
>
>
> It may...but audience share will come into the picture...and
> I'm not sure there is honestly enough music to do it. (good
> music)
>
> Radio is so very different than our CD collection, ipods, or
> any other way we listen to music. Even video. So the usuage
> and tolerance is just so different.
>
> There are still a lot of stations that aren't even showing
> up on the radar with just a handfull of listeners (in the
> big picture of audience share)...while others are definitely
> making a dent in the market
>
> But yes... different music falls into different formats. And
> anyone with a dream and the financial backing to make it
> happen to start spinning any format they like, including a
> rotation of singles not heard on another AC. Just how many
> that station would reach is debatable.
>
> That is the joy of having options like satellite, ipods,
> cds, and frequencies... people pick what they want, when
> they want it. And God uses it all.
>
> :)
> e
>
 
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