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If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ****** before? CHECK THIS OUT!
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anotherlistener2
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Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT
I have nothing against Barnes but I can't imagine giving up a dog I had for 9 years
I have nothing against Barnes but I can't imagine giving up a dog I had for 9 years
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radioriot7
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Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT
Slider - what is scary is how much you know about Barnes and his family life. I'm not for crucifying the guy, and this whole dog thing is a bit silly - but dude how obvious can you be! You clearly are friends with the guy - why hide that?
Slider - what is scary is how much you know about Barnes and his family life. I'm not for crucifying the guy, and this whole dog thing is a bit silly - but dude how obvious can you be! You clearly are friends with the guy - why hide that?
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT
Barnes might be an unpleasant person, but the way he's putting his pet up for adoption is humane. How does this have anything to do with radio?
anotherlistener2 said:
Barnes might be an unpleasant person, but the way he's putting his pet up for adoption is humane. How does this have anything to do with radio?
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tcsnrayp
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Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT
Hey Russy, Thanks for being the first on this thread to say something SANE. These people posting just have wood for the boy and are using this as an excuse to be mean.
Hey Russy, Thanks for being the first on this thread to say something SANE. These people posting just have wood for the boy and are using this as an excuse to be mean.
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evnlee
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Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
wow. Barnes, you are something else.
Obviously, I don't have the 'inside scoop' on yourself, uh, I mean Barnes, but I know this much:
He gave away a healthy dog he owned for 9 years. Pretty sorry.
I have never commented on Barnes or 99x. I'm just a dog owner/fan, and it makes me sick to see people do stuff like this to thier dogs!
Crating a dog with behaviour problems is not inhumane, neither is hiring a dog trainer, or dog caretakers. Get a clue.
I don't know if you, uh, I mean he 'tried' these solutions, all I know in the end, he gave away his 'best friend'.
Glad I'm not friends with a guy like that.
Slider7 said:
wow. Barnes, you are something else.
Obviously, I don't have the 'inside scoop' on yourself, uh, I mean Barnes, but I know this much:
He gave away a healthy dog he owned for 9 years. Pretty sorry.
I have never commented on Barnes or 99x. I'm just a dog owner/fan, and it makes me sick to see people do stuff like this to thier dogs!
Crating a dog with behaviour problems is not inhumane, neither is hiring a dog trainer, or dog caretakers. Get a clue.
I don't know if you, uh, I mean he 'tried' these solutions, all I know in the end, he gave away his 'best friend'.
Glad I'm not friends with a guy like that.
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT
So...so...Southside Steve threw a poodle out of a moving car on 285 and everybody loves him!
So...so...Southside Steve threw a poodle out of a moving car on 285 and everybody loves him!
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
I'm not Barnes. But I do know Barnes. And I've never said that I didn't. I've been around radio people in this town for 10+ years, mostly because I owned a bar here for a big chunk of that time. And sure, there are people that work in radio that I don't care for. Actually, people that I don't like one bit. Here's the difference. You can look at every post I've ever put on this thing and never once have I slammed anyone, personally attacked anyone, called for someone's show to get cancelled, or taken some random tidbit of their personal life and used it to feed a witch hunt against them because I don't like them. There are some people that I would like to bash in this town, but I've simply chosen to avoid that type of post because I think it's silly. Anything I ever post here is to support and defend, primarily because, I like the station, I like the show, and over the years, Barnes has always been top shelf with me. But, at least I have something to base it off of, i.e., a personal frame of reference. Most of the people that trash people on this board have never spent one personal minute with the people that they tear down, and that is what I think is pathetic. Particularly because no one that revolves around these conversations wants anyone to find out who they are or how they know anyone. Offering criticism is fine, but taking anonymous personal shots at people? I just think that ridiculous.
And I thinks it funny that you are a dog lover and you just can't believe that someone, who has made a personal family decision that they can't provide for the dog the way that it should be, so they find a great rescue group to care for the dog until that time in which someone who is better equiped to handle it could adopt the dog. That's what really happened, but one little post makes it sound like he dropped it off at animal control where it will be housed in a 3X3 cage for 2 weeks until the euthanize it, which is far, far from the truth. What if there was one little fact that since the dog has been left at the shelter, their family has checked on it regularly to make sure that it wasn't in a worse situation. Or that when they've made those checks, that the people at the rescue have told them that the dog is doing great and is much happier now. Or maybe those little facts are omitted because it makes it a lot better to pile on Barnes about it... As I said, most people don't know 10% of the story, but have no problem taking shot after shot. Look at the title of this string for crying out loud.
I'm not Barnes. But I do know Barnes. And I've never said that I didn't. I've been around radio people in this town for 10+ years, mostly because I owned a bar here for a big chunk of that time. And sure, there are people that work in radio that I don't care for. Actually, people that I don't like one bit. Here's the difference. You can look at every post I've ever put on this thing and never once have I slammed anyone, personally attacked anyone, called for someone's show to get cancelled, or taken some random tidbit of their personal life and used it to feed a witch hunt against them because I don't like them. There are some people that I would like to bash in this town, but I've simply chosen to avoid that type of post because I think it's silly. Anything I ever post here is to support and defend, primarily because, I like the station, I like the show, and over the years, Barnes has always been top shelf with me. But, at least I have something to base it off of, i.e., a personal frame of reference. Most of the people that trash people on this board have never spent one personal minute with the people that they tear down, and that is what I think is pathetic. Particularly because no one that revolves around these conversations wants anyone to find out who they are or how they know anyone. Offering criticism is fine, but taking anonymous personal shots at people? I just think that ridiculous.
And I thinks it funny that you are a dog lover and you just can't believe that someone, who has made a personal family decision that they can't provide for the dog the way that it should be, so they find a great rescue group to care for the dog until that time in which someone who is better equiped to handle it could adopt the dog. That's what really happened, but one little post makes it sound like he dropped it off at animal control where it will be housed in a 3X3 cage for 2 weeks until the euthanize it, which is far, far from the truth. What if there was one little fact that since the dog has been left at the shelter, their family has checked on it regularly to make sure that it wasn't in a worse situation. Or that when they've made those checks, that the people at the rescue have told them that the dog is doing great and is much happier now. Or maybe those little facts are omitted because it makes it a lot better to pile on Barnes about it... As I said, most people don't know 10% of the story, but have no problem taking shot after shot. Look at the title of this string for crying out loud.
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
Gotta go with Slider on this one.......
This whole thread is imbecelic! What business is it of any of ours regarding the Barne's family dog?
Criticize the guy for his entertainment value, or lack there of....be jealous of all the money he is paid.....hate every word he utters.....and write your provocative diatribes without end here on the board. We all love the never ending saga of the 99X morning shows......
But why the hateful stuff??
Are we totally incapable of a discussion about radio without digressing to idiotic innuendo?
Gotta go with Slider on this one.......
This whole thread is imbecelic! What business is it of any of ours regarding the Barne's family dog?
Criticize the guy for his entertainment value, or lack there of....be jealous of all the money he is paid.....hate every word he utters.....and write your provocative diatribes without end here on the board. We all love the never ending saga of the 99X morning shows......
But why the hateful stuff??
Are we totally incapable of a discussion about radio without digressing to idiotic innuendo?
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evnlee
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Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
You sound like a good, faithful, friend. Better be careful, or he might give YOU away, too
One thing I find curious, the people who claim 'what does this have to do with RADIO'?
This board is rife with gossip and innuendo about radio personalities and thier decisions in thier personal lives, from all sides!
Someone gets in a fistfight, gets a dui, calls someone else a name, gets a divorce, gets caught cheating, gets kicked out of a bar, and people comment on it.
Then here come the obvious 'what does this have to do with radio' defenders of justice.
If you want the prestige of being somewhat famous, and having your name in the public arena, then it's fair game.
Barnes giving away his pooch has nothing to do with radio, ok? I just don't like it. But, if I had to work with him, or depend on him to have my back, it's something I would want to know. How someone treats thier wives,kids, and pets reveals alot about people.
Since this doesn't affect his TSL, or drive his 12+ numbers, maybe we should just kill this thread anyways...
Slider7 said:
You sound like a good, faithful, friend. Better be careful, or he might give YOU away, too
One thing I find curious, the people who claim 'what does this have to do with RADIO'?
This board is rife with gossip and innuendo about radio personalities and thier decisions in thier personal lives, from all sides!
Someone gets in a fistfight, gets a dui, calls someone else a name, gets a divorce, gets caught cheating, gets kicked out of a bar, and people comment on it.
Then here come the obvious 'what does this have to do with radio' defenders of justice.
If you want the prestige of being somewhat famous, and having your name in the public arena, then it's fair game.
Barnes giving away his pooch has nothing to do with radio, ok? I just don't like it. But, if I had to work with him, or depend on him to have my back, it's something I would want to know. How someone treats thier wives,kids, and pets reveals alot about people.
Since this doesn't affect his TSL, or drive his 12+ numbers, maybe we should just kill this thread anyways...
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT
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Since this doesn't affect his TSL, or drive his 12+ numbers, maybe we should just kill this thread anyways...
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Blah ha ha ha ha! No way. This thread has seen more action than Barnes' morning show has seen since it debuted.
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Since this doesn't affect his TSL, or drive his 12+ numbers, maybe we should just kill this thread anyways...
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Blah ha ha ha ha! No way. This thread has seen more action than Barnes' morning show has seen since it debuted.
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
WOW!!! Who knew? Who knew, one first time blogger could start such a firestorm of debate.
A couple of things.....
I have been around this city and this industry long enough to know that Mr. Barnes' reputation and demeanor proceed him (as does his ego). He is a local "celebrity" (i.e. radio personality, tennis show host, pitchman and let's not for get Hollywood producer, writer and big screen actor) as was pointed out in these posts. To that end his giving up the family dog is not surprising.
As for you folks who ask "who cares"? Well you do obviously. You took the time to read and respond didn't you. This media just like any other and exists in great part do to the "gossip" and the "dirt" of our radio community.
As for the assumption that the dog had behavioral issues or the like. I am not 100% sure how old his kids are but isn't that something that would have been addressed by now....or least in a different matter. Hell, there are plenty of local businesses that work in addressing these animal behavioral issues. I am really kind of surprised Mr. Barnes didn't take this as a endorsement/sponsor opportunity and make some money. (Hm.....kinda like waiting four years to sue a former employer).
In closing, at the very least this has been an exercise in humane nature. Our staunch support and distrust for those who abandon their pets. A super discussion on the merits of this post in the first place. BRILLIANT! Questions of "celebrity".....identities and truths. Lost in the whole thing was my original desire to inform about something that I personally find irreprehensible and vile. I am sure if I were playing tennis against Mr. Barnes and he had an edge .he woudl take it (I recall a story of him berating an opponent as he suffered a life threatening episode). Kind of ironic as I sit here watch the Braves game and seeing all of these happy dogs at the ballpark. I wonder if Mr. Barnes' kids have asked where Stoli is. Good luck and Gods speed ole Stoli
WOW!!! Who knew? Who knew, one first time blogger could start such a firestorm of debate.
A couple of things.....
I have been around this city and this industry long enough to know that Mr. Barnes' reputation and demeanor proceed him (as does his ego). He is a local "celebrity" (i.e. radio personality, tennis show host, pitchman and let's not for get Hollywood producer, writer and big screen actor) as was pointed out in these posts. To that end his giving up the family dog is not surprising.
As for you folks who ask "who cares"? Well you do obviously. You took the time to read and respond didn't you. This media just like any other and exists in great part do to the "gossip" and the "dirt" of our radio community.
As for the assumption that the dog had behavioral issues or the like. I am not 100% sure how old his kids are but isn't that something that would have been addressed by now....or least in a different matter. Hell, there are plenty of local businesses that work in addressing these animal behavioral issues. I am really kind of surprised Mr. Barnes didn't take this as a endorsement/sponsor opportunity and make some money. (Hm.....kinda like waiting four years to sue a former employer).
In closing, at the very least this has been an exercise in humane nature. Our staunch support and distrust for those who abandon their pets. A super discussion on the merits of this post in the first place. BRILLIANT! Questions of "celebrity".....identities and truths. Lost in the whole thing was my original desire to inform about something that I personally find irreprehensible and vile. I am sure if I were playing tennis against Mr. Barnes and he had an edge .he woudl take it (I recall a story of him berating an opponent as he suffered a life threatening episode). Kind of ironic as I sit here watch the Braves game and seeing all of these happy dogs at the ballpark. I wonder if Mr. Barnes' kids have asked where Stoli is. Good luck and Gods speed ole Stoli
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
Jim,
Thanks for solidifying the assumption that you just don't like Barnes and that is the whole reason why a) you started this thread, and b) you set it up with absolutely no supporting facts to make it look as bad as possible. Well done. You've smeared someone you don't like in a public forum. Try not to break your arm patting yourself on the back.
Jim,
Thanks for solidifying the assumption that you just don't like Barnes and that is the whole reason why a) you started this thread, and b) you set it up with absolutely no supporting facts to make it look as bad as possible. Well done. You've smeared someone you don't like in a public forum. Try not to break your arm patting yourself on the back.
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evnlee
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Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
amen brother. speak truth to power.
I have heard Barnes had issues. I never listened to his show,or cared about 99x or DaveFM, or ever commented on either.
But, now I know he abandoned his trusty family dog...... well, lets just say I'm not gonna break my arm tuning in now.
I said it before, giving the dog away sounds like the easy, cheap way out of a tough spot.
radiowatchdawg said:
amen brother. speak truth to power.
I have heard Barnes had issues. I never listened to his show,or cared about 99x or DaveFM, or ever commented on either.
But, now I know he abandoned his trusty family dog...... well, lets just say I'm not gonna break my arm tuning in now.
I said it before, giving the dog away sounds like the easy, cheap way out of a tough spot.
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99XWatch.org
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Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT
Here is my post on the matter.
I noticed that you are addressing radiowatchdawg as Jim. Perhaps radiowatchdawg's name is Jim, but just to be clear, radiowatchdawg doesn't have anything to do with 99XWatch.org, other than the fact that I first became aware of the story via his post.Slider7 said:
Here is my post on the matter.
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT
Slider... ease up. Why do you think People, US, Star etc. sell so many copies each week? Because they praise the actors and celebrities? No, because each week those mags find the most unrefined dirt on celebs, and put them in print. Britney gets ripped each week, and people love it. Do the stories have ANYTHING to do with her singing abilities? Absolutely not! People want to see her looking like a cow, drinking another Starbucks Frappacino. You got to have thick skin if you're in the public eye... Especially when you're getting big money for a 2 share. ;D
Slider... ease up. Why do you think People, US, Star etc. sell so many copies each week? Because they praise the actors and celebrities? No, because each week those mags find the most unrefined dirt on celebs, and put them in print. Britney gets ripped each week, and people love it. Do the stories have ANYTHING to do with her singing abilities? Absolutely not! People want to see her looking like a cow, drinking another Starbucks Frappacino. You got to have thick skin if you're in the public eye... Especially when you're getting big money for a 2 share. ;D
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
RELEX SLIDER7! Rest assured my name is not Jim, James, Jimbo nor am I with 99xwatch or whatever. Why are you taking it so personal? Have you ever met or dealt with Mr. Barnes? I got little to no respect for ANYone, Barnes or otherwise, that files frivolous, unfounded and four year late law suits OR neglects or otherwise abuses animals. Because he is considered a psudo-celebrity and (now this important) because he portrays himself as celebrity....he is a fare game as anybody to be "the thread of discussion", especially in this forum.
AS FOR FACTS? That is Stoli. Perhaps Mr. Barnes is headed back to California to resurrect that "film career" we all heard so much about a few years ago and they just can't imagine the stress such a move would create for Stoli. (yeah that sounds good...use that)
RELEX SLIDER7! Rest assured my name is not Jim, James, Jimbo nor am I with 99xwatch or whatever. Why are you taking it so personal? Have you ever met or dealt with Mr. Barnes? I got little to no respect for ANYone, Barnes or otherwise, that files frivolous, unfounded and four year late law suits OR neglects or otherwise abuses animals. Because he is considered a psudo-celebrity and (now this important) because he portrays himself as celebrity....he is a fare game as anybody to be "the thread of discussion", especially in this forum.
AS FOR FACTS? That is Stoli. Perhaps Mr. Barnes is headed back to California to resurrect that "film career" we all heard so much about a few years ago and they just can't imagine the stress such a move would create for Stoli. (yeah that sounds good...use that)
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
I don't quite understand why everyone can pile on here, take personal shots at people, rehash the same insults/jabs over and over again, and then when I take the other side of the coin and defend it, everyone tells me that I need to settle down. I think it's funny that you never hear an ease up when people are trashing Barnes, running down the way GST is being run, tearing down the "who should haves" associated with 99X's down-turn, etc., but I simply try and take a defensive stance for someone because I don't agree with the way people have presented the situation. It just doesn't make sense to me.
Radiowatchdog, if you had read any of my posts, you would see that I've already said that I do know Barnes, so your question of whether I have ever met or dealt with him is a bit late. The question is, do you know him? Have you dealt with him? And do you know any of the details around this whole situation? I would guess the answers are no, no, and no. But see, I do know all the details and all you know is something you've seen on the web, and everyone wants to make me think I'm wrong. Once again, that's funny to me. And, I won't get into to much rehashment of the lawsuit again, but if you'd read any of those strings, you would realize just how unfrivolous it really is. I think the fact that Cumulus has retained Jones Day, a massive law firm, to handle the situation, probably indicates that they are taking it a little more seriously that frivolous, and in those strings about it, even people that have sounded off against Barnes have conceded to the fact that the copyright infringement component of that lawsuit has quite a bit of merit. I don't really know why I'm telling you this because up to this point, your research seems impeccable.
As far as settling down, I feel like I've conveyed my points quite profssionally, but I certainly don't feel bad about defending something as passionately as a lot of people on these boards like to tear them down.
I don't quite understand why everyone can pile on here, take personal shots at people, rehash the same insults/jabs over and over again, and then when I take the other side of the coin and defend it, everyone tells me that I need to settle down. I think it's funny that you never hear an ease up when people are trashing Barnes, running down the way GST is being run, tearing down the "who should haves" associated with 99X's down-turn, etc., but I simply try and take a defensive stance for someone because I don't agree with the way people have presented the situation. It just doesn't make sense to me.
Radiowatchdog, if you had read any of my posts, you would see that I've already said that I do know Barnes, so your question of whether I have ever met or dealt with him is a bit late. The question is, do you know him? Have you dealt with him? And do you know any of the details around this whole situation? I would guess the answers are no, no, and no. But see, I do know all the details and all you know is something you've seen on the web, and everyone wants to make me think I'm wrong. Once again, that's funny to me. And, I won't get into to much rehashment of the lawsuit again, but if you'd read any of those strings, you would realize just how unfrivolous it really is. I think the fact that Cumulus has retained Jones Day, a massive law firm, to handle the situation, probably indicates that they are taking it a little more seriously that frivolous, and in those strings about it, even people that have sounded off against Barnes have conceded to the fact that the copyright infringement component of that lawsuit has quite a bit of merit. I don't really know why I'm telling you this because up to this point, your research seems impeccable.
As far as settling down, I feel like I've conveyed my points quite profssionally, but I certainly don't feel bad about defending something as passionately as a lot of people on these boards like to tear them down.
Re: If you thought Dave-FM's AM JERK BARNES was a ------ before? CHECK THIS OUT!
Oh Slider 7. You, you you!
To answer your question. Yes! I do know Barnes. YES! I have dealt with Barnes. Do not try and draw me out as to the why, where or how I know Mr. Barnes. Lets just suffice to say that I have had dealing with the guy.
The fact that Cumulus as retain such a high powered attorney should come as no great shock. The law suit being brought on by Mr. Barnes is OF A FEDERAL NATURE...I would expect any corporation, especially one as large and with as much at stake as a Cumulus, to hire the best available. You can never convince me of the unfrivilous nature of the law suit when it has been four years since the occurance. You speak of merit with regard to the lawsuit....if there was merit; then why four years later. Ask Mr. Barnes that and get back to me.
Please don't take the whole "calm down" thing too seriously. It just seems in your defense, you were taking it a bit too personal.
Oh Slider 7. You, you you!
To answer your question. Yes! I do know Barnes. YES! I have dealt with Barnes. Do not try and draw me out as to the why, where or how I know Mr. Barnes. Lets just suffice to say that I have had dealing with the guy.
The fact that Cumulus as retain such a high powered attorney should come as no great shock. The law suit being brought on by Mr. Barnes is OF A FEDERAL NATURE...I would expect any corporation, especially one as large and with as much at stake as a Cumulus, to hire the best available. You can never convince me of the unfrivilous nature of the law suit when it has been four years since the occurance. You speak of merit with regard to the lawsuit....if there was merit; then why four years later. Ask Mr. Barnes that and get back to me.
Please don't take the whole "calm down" thing too seriously. It just seems in your defense, you were taking it a bit too personal.
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