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I Am Sorry...

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Last night (Tuesday the fifth), under the "Is RZK Stunting" subject, I made some comments for which I would like to apologize. While I will not get into the specifics (you can read it for yourself, after all), I made the poor decision to go "personal". It was wrong, and I am sorry, Nicole. And although I am not looking for an "it's okay" from anyone, I do think if I decide to make comments like that in public, I should also apologize in public.

I don't think it is any big secret that I have been holding onto a lot of animosity towards HVBC for my unexpected dismissal in July. It would be like trying to ignore that proverbial big red elephant in the room. It is also no secret most of my anger was pointed in the direction of management, either.

What really hurt more than that after the shock of getting fired wore off, however, was the reception, or lack thereof, I received from my former coworkers. I guess I was just expecting more than I got in terms of people staying in touch with me and making sure I was okay. And with one or two exceptions, that just didn't happen. And it feels like this huge betrayal by people whom I have thought to be some of my best friends in the world. Some of these people, keep in mind, I've worked with for five, ten, even fifteen years. It's just not what I thought would happen. I think why I lashed out so badly was because I wanted them to feel how much I hurt. Two wrongs don't make a right.

So not only have I lost a job that is pretty much the only thing I have ever known, but I feel like I lost my family. And now that I lost my new job at the bookstore, all I have left professionally is a part-time radio job. While I like working at QUT, I feel like a collosal failure because it doesn't appear there are going to be any opportunites to get back into my chosen vocation on a full-time basis anytime soon in this market. I guess my frustration at the situation boiled over last night. Not an excuse, just trying to explain where I am.
 
Hang in there buddy....It gets better..Believe me...been there...done that....To everything there is a season. I bet your dad has some good advice for you...Listen to him...we old farts do know a lil about life and disappointment and joys!!!! If you wanna talk..look me up!!!
 
JT
I must say, it takes a big man to apologize publicly....I was wondering why in the heck everyone was on Nicole's back...I personally know her, very well, and I would NEVER think of her as self absorbed or "into" herself as I have been reading in these post. (us girls pick up on those things from other women, ya know!)
I think alot of that over-exposure is all HVBC. But that's just my opinion..
Glad to see an apology, and I am sure Nicole is glad to see it also...I know she has spoken highly of you on many occasion.
sort of makes me think some of ya guys have a heart on here.... :eek:
:-\
And in all honesty, I wouldn't think working at WQUT would make anyone a collosal failure...at least your working, and in this business thats good~
 
JT,

You're a big man to apologize, and I know. I have said things on here, and some of them were very hurtful things that I later apologized for. People need to understand that there are a lot of hard feelings that come when someone is let go from a job. I had a lot of hard feelings when I was let go by the BBC when they wanted to bring Gunner back in. I knew I had done nothing wrong...they just wanted him back in the fold. That since has passed and I wish everybody there nothing but the best. Working at 'QUT is not a bad thing. It's a good thing to put on a resume if you're out looking for something else.



TightwadSquarepants said:
What really hurt more than that after the shock of getting fired wore off, however, was the reception, or lack thereof, I received from my former coworkers. I guess I was just expecting more than I got in terms of people staying in touch with me and making sure I was okay. And with one or two exceptions, that just didn't happen. And it feels like this huge betrayal by people whom I have thought to be some of my best friends in the world. Some of these people, keep in mind, I've worked with for five, ten, even fifteen years. It's just not what I thought would happen. I think why I lashed out so badly was because I wanted them to feel how much I hurt. Two wrongs don't make a right.
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I was treated pretty much the same way after I was let go by HVBC but, for some reason, I didn't feel that bad about it. I knew what was going on and who really mattered there, and I wasn't one of those people. I found out that when you get on David Widener's s(*t list, you DON'T get off. Just ask Brad Allen, Chuck (Anthony) Lawson or John Patrick...they can tell you.
 
Misty,
I didn't mean to imply that I think working at WQUT is degrading or makes me feel like a failure. I have really liked being here so far. I didn't really know anyone on the airstaff that well, other than Bud, before I started here in July, I knew Jeri and John, just not too well, and I had never met Harley or Misty. But everybody has been really cool and that has meant a lot.
What I meant about feeling like a failure is the fact that I can't find a full-time job doing on-air work in this market, and that's what I really want to do. And I also felt like a big loser for getting fired at HVBC. To this day, I still don't know what I did to get that honour. I know I am not the best jock in the world or even in this market, but I do have a lot of heart and passion for this business. It was my firtst true love. And when she left me for another man, it hurt as bad as my divorce did, probably more, truth be told.
I'm thankful for what I have right now, I just want to feel like I am making a larger contribution to a radio station, that's all. Unfortunately, there just isn't a lot of movement in this area and if you lose your place, it's damn hard to get back in. Times like these I wish I was Mark Osborne!
(well, on second thought, maybe not...)
 
Tight Wad,

I'm sure Nicole knew you were jerking her chain. And if you weren't, no big deal.

She's a big girl and she needs to deal with it. Especially when it's the TRUTH.

She's not the movie star she would like to be.
 
TightwadSquarepants said:
What I meant about feeling like a failure is the fact that I can't find a full-time job doing on-air work in this market, and that's what I really want to do. And I also felt like a big loser for getting fired at HVBC. To this day, I still don't know what I did to get that honour. I know I am not the best jock in the world or even in this market, but I do have a lot of heart and passion for this business. It was my firtst true love. And when she left me for another man, it hurt as bad as my divorce did, probably more, truth be told.
I'm thankful for what I have right now, I just want to feel like I am making a larger contribution to a radio station, that's all. Unfortunately, there just isn't a lot of movement in this area and if you lose your place, it's damn hard to get back in. Times like these I wish I was Mark Osborne!
(well, on second thought, maybe not...)
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JT,

A heart and passion for this business are the two most important things to have, and you've still got 'em. That's great. Just don't give up on your dream. I had the same dream 28 years ago, and it came back to me after I left the Tri-Cities. Don't get me wrong...the Tri-Cities is not a bad place. I just felt like I'd done all I could do and was not being given the latitude to improve my standing. And when you get fired, just keep plugging. With your heart, your passion and your talent, you'll land on your feet and hopefully, it will be somewhere you can truly succeed. And, as far as wishing to be Mark Osborne, you could've gone the rest of the year without saying that. Sure, he's talented, but he's been lucky and one day his luck's gonna run out. And to believe that once he cited me as his reason for getting into radio. I don't mention that much, mainly because I don't want too many people finding out.
 
Actually, Mr D, it was not taken well, by any of the parties involved. No one was amused by my post or yours, just in case you were curious. In fact, I give up. I know when I am beat, and I am beat. Holston Valley Broadcasting 35 Tightwad Squarepants/JT 0 (Final). They got everything, including my dignity. No they got it all and I give up. The white flag is going up the mast.
And true to my word, my former co-workers, this will be my last post. I won't post here or anywhere else about anything, even stuff not related to HVBC, its subsidiaries, staff or management. Furthermore, I won't write, e-mail or call you all. I will leave you alone. But keep this in mind, prior to those last two posts, I always backed up thoughts and opinions on the company with facts and time-tested theories on radio. Until those previously mentioned writings, even if they were negative, and some were not, I never resorted to name calling or bashing people. Like I said, you all may not have agreed publicly with some of the things I said, but I know many of you agree with it in private, or at least you did before I was fired or you were lying. That's beside the point now.
I guess the point I am trying to make is that with the exception of one post, I never bashed the employees of Holston Valley Broadcasting. I was always as complimentary and positive as one can be. Even going as so far as naming names. But what happens? Nobody there seems to notice that. And in some cases, it seemed like people were seeing things in my posts that weren't there OR trying to tie me to other "handles" on radio-info, like Mr D. I AM NOT MR D! I AM NOT RADIO RAT I AM NOT CROSSMAN! I AM NOT J-STREET! I am TightwadSquarepants, radio name is J Thomas or JT.
Again, I am sorry, Nicole, if I hurt your feelings. It was uncalled for and I shouldn't have done it. My former co-workers, if you wanna be mad at me for that one. I understand. But please don't create other issues that don't exist from my posts. I always stood up for you all while I worked there and here at radio-info. I will let the facts speak for me.
But this is my last post and I won't bother you all again. In cyberspace or in the real world.

For the final time here, JT/TWSP saying "PEACE!"
 
JT,

You're welcome to post on here as much as you want, and as often as you want. It was some of your posts that had people thinking (some maybe scratching their heads), and that's what this board is all about. Sure, you may have said the wrong thing from time to time...who doesn't? I have said things about ass gasket and turd gerkin that I later apologized for, because they were things I shouldn't have said. You apologized for the things you said about Nicole and others. That should be it. Live and let live, and rock on. You're a veteran in this business, and you have things to say. A lot of people may not agree with you, but you still have the right to say them...so say them!
 
JT,

I agree with Jockamo. Post as much as you like and say what's on your mind.

Jockamo and I have made stabs (or should I say degrading insults) at each other but it has been very entertaining and I have laughed it off.

If you had to vent a couple of times, so be it. At least we have this board as a venue to vent.

Your posts are interesting, informative and intelligent. So I expect to hear more from you. :) :) :) :)

The Ass Gasket
 
TightwadSquarepants said:
And in some cases, it seemed like people were seeing things in my posts that weren't there OR trying to tie me to other "handles" on radio-info, like Mr D. I AM NOT MR D! I AM NOT RADIO RAT I AM NOT CROSSMAN! I AM NOT J-STREET! I am TightwadSquarepants, radio name is J Thomas or JT.
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Well I guess since JT is no longer posting, he might not get this, but... WHEN DID I GET PULLED INTO THIS? I AM J-STREET, I KNOW NOTHING OF THIS CONVERSATION! I never said anything about HVB OR NICOLE!... minus some constructive criticism about KROCK, although I was the one who said I liked the idea of the flip, just not the process and maybe just a slight joking comment about Taylor's pictures on the site, no biggie. Actually, my best friend's parents (who own a station in VA) are great friends with DuVall. (sorry if I spelled it wrong) and I've heard from people at Citadel that Nicole is great, even though I don't know her. So don't look at me for someone who's burning bridges! Let's not pull other people into this, ok?

Now J.T... You got friends at your current place of employment just like you did HVB. Not to sound like Dr. Phil, but things will look up if you keep at it. The passion you have is important and if you feel like I'm too young and inexperienced to give that advice, listen to all the pros on here who have told you the same thing and more.
 
Let me clarify that post with all the names. I was just using them as an example, not to imply that any of you all had said anything. Just for example purposes, that's all. And while I will not post, I will still check and see what's going on...just silently, that's all.

Peace
 
Finally!!! Free from my cage!!! Crossman/jockamo, you were warned to never say my name out loud!!! The legend is plainly posted on page 131 of "The Necromicon". I'm like Beetlejuice on little white crosses!!! But, seeing as how you're the new Pat Robertson of radio, you probably didn't read that one. First off, I must say...J-Street, you didn't sound like Dr. Phil. You sounded more like Dr. Keith Ablow. Anyway, Tightwad I feel your pain. This is the profession you chose to stick with and now you don't know what to do. That sucks, dude. And you're right. This market doesn't exactly play the musical chairs dance that most of them do. That's a good thing for the people that have the full time gig. A bad thing for those that don't. Although Crossman/jockamo does have an opening for you. I WILL...Resist the temptation to make that an inflammatory sexual inuendo. He's somewhere kind of close to Fayetteville in NC. My point is this...I don't know where you're from, but I'm assuming you consider this area home. But you're probably going to have to start shotgunning out the airchecks and resumes. Leavin' the hollar ain't all that bad. It may take a while, but keep your head up and I guarantee sooner or later something will just completely fall in your lap. And Jockamo...Relax...I'm just kidding about you. Don't choke on your Sobe or anything. And it is true you have an opening at your station. What's the deal anyway, are you having trouble filling the position? That ad has been running for a while, eh?
 
I know it was just an example JT. I was just clarifying as well. But I stand by what I said as far as... things will look up! Enjoy where you're at. You're at a top notch station and it's always good to keep looking for opportunities. That being said, better stop typing before I say anything my sober self won't remember tomorrow!
 
Yes, the ad has been running for a while, but it stops after today (12/8). I feel like I'm not getting the support from management. They want me to run ad for a co-host, but they're not too all fired up about hiring one. I may be running the morning show by myself from now on, and I hate that. In the mornings, you want someone to bounce ideas off of, to help entertain the masses. I've done mornings by myself in other places and it's not fun.

But this is not about me, it's about JT. He should keep plugging and work to get that job that's right for him, whether it's in the Tri-Cities or some other market. He would be welcome to send some material down here. He wouldn't make enough to warrant the move, though, I'm sorry to say.
 
JT...don't be like that, don't stop posting on here because of all this crazy madness. I hope you read my e-mail I sent you I still love ya, even though I sometimes want to shake you!! I guess what bothers me most is not when people knock the way I sound or how I do my show, it's the personal attacks on my (our) appearance! Thats what hurts and makes me soooo mad. I really hope that when people call me out about being so dang fat that whoever posted that looks just like Brad Pitt or better! Please don't say ugly, mean, hurtful crap if you yourself aren't perfect and nobody is. I'm not trying to hide...yes I'm fat OKAY I'm not stupid. Anyway, Jockamo...I feel your pain about needing a co-host I want one soooo bad too!!! It IS easier in the morning to have someone to bounce something off of, it's good your people are considering it for you...good luck!
 
ok ok, someone just set themself up for an insult that's so obvious, it's almost not worth saying it out loud. morning shows, dennis kelly, winnie, [EDIT] i'll keep myself entertained for months now.


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Ok Geek, [EDIT]... I'm not going to say I didn't sort of think something like that, others probably did too, but the difference being... WE HAVE THE DECENCY NOT TO SAY SUCH HURTFUL THINGS OUTLOUD. Make fun of the hog, their programming, etc, but talking bad about someone's weight is a little much. Ok so yeah I'm showing off a double standard here. I shall rephrase... "a lady's weight!" Men make fun of each other and it should all be in good fun, but Geek, go pick on someone your own... sex.


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SEE!!! J-Street, You are turning into Dr. Keith Ablow!!! So Winnie said it herself...Knocking on their morning show or station is fair game!!! Any takers??? C'mon...It's "The Hog"!!! They're not going to squeal on us. By the way localtvnews-info.com is where you go to make fun of how someone looks. You can even spread rumors there about tv news personalities and their kinky dark side. [EDIT] But my point is...Look, don't knock on people's appearance here on this board. It's sort of a weighty issue. I hope everything gets straightened out with Winnie and Tightwad and the gang. Because this is too much real world drama for this website. I yearn for a simpler time. When people here were attacked for no real reason. Just because. Random acts of Cyber-Assault. When you actually have a tangible reason to be angry...It's not as much fun. Carry on.


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Wow! I was only going to frequent this lil' spot from time to time...but geesh it's gettin hot up in here. wow. J.T., man, I know ya don't me, but trust this, you were ragged hard long before you were let go and from what some of your "good friends" were saying, if they could have had those Am PD duties covered sooner, you'd have been gone sooner. Now you know your ex-co-workers better than I would, but man you are better off.
look, anything you may have said about Nicole or whomever, were nowhere near the horse hockey they tossed around about you. Hey, I agree (as do plenty on here) that they want to think they have a young starlet on the rise...lol, but the truth is she is so insignifi-can't, you should be glad not to be associated with her. i know it is hard to imagine not having that hot-bombshell "shock jock" on your Verizon top 5, but time will heal.....They have a capable jock on the air in the morning with Winnie, like her or not she is more interesting to listen to than Nicole Richie...errrr whatever.
AND....WQUT is nothing to laugh at. Look at this market and the staying power they have....and hey, as far as I recall they haven't starved Jeri and put her on a mechanical bull and called her a "shock-jock". The only thing shocking about that little chick...is well, that little chick. P.B. (and that don't mean peanut butter)


OOOINNNK! Now back to Z-Rock/Sirrius/T.V./ and...uh...my ol' lady
 
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