KCBX and KCLU battle it out

[TheBigA]

And greed is entirely inconsistent with the purpose of public radio. Greed was supposed to be corporate radio's thing.

Maybe you can show me something in the Public Broadcasting Act, or the hearings that led to it, that say that.

Then again, you're the one who views building a strong endowment to be greedy. If you compare NPR with major universities, which was more of the inspiration, you'll see they all have solid endowment bases, and their presidents spend more time raising money than teaching in classrooms. In my case, the only communication I receive from my college is asking for money.

 

[aaronread]

I notice throughout this thread how quick you are to dismiss criticism - any criticism - and how angrily you try to invalidate your critics (critics here or hypothetical critics). I also notice you twist what people say and then argue against your version of what they said. I didn't say "fraud."

Fred, I'm quick to dismiss idiots who try and post the same tired, inaccurate, ignorant and BS rants about public radio that frequently pop up on here. I've worked in public radio directly for over five years, and consulted for another ten. I've been GM of a station, and I'm CE now. And I don't hide behind a pseudonym, so anyone is free to check out my resume; it's posted on my website and my Linkedin. Am I the end-all, be-all of knowledge for public radio? No, of course not. But I have direct knowledge that contradicts about 95% of what any pubradio-detractor posts on these boards. And what's really sad is that of that 95%, probably half or more is stuff that is contradicted by publicly-available information. It's not like there's trade secrets or anything here, it's just people spouting right-wing dittohead propaganda who can't be bothered to do a little Googling.

You want me to not be so quick to dismiss you? Post something that actually says something intelligent rather than trying to draw us all into a troll-rant.

Now you said, and I quote:

Non-profits often get away with stuff that would have corporate shareholders suing and the SEC breaking down doors.

That's an accusation of fraud, and I don't take kindly to it. I spent a lot of time, and I mean weeks every year, making sure my annual CPB audit was done properly. So don't waltz in here and throw bombs like that and expect not to get slapped for it.

How much will you bet? Put your money where your mouth is.

You fell into my clever trap. People telling the truth, when accused, respond indignantly with evidence to the contrary. Liars usually attack the evidence or turn the question back on the original questioner. (before you say I'm full of crap, try doing a little research first) So no, you're not a donor.

 

[amfmxm]

I've worked in public radio directly for over five years, and consulted for another ten. I've been GM of a station, and I'm CE now. And I don't hide behind a pseudonym, so anyone is free to check out my resume; it's posted on my website and my Linkedin. Am I the end-all, be-all of knowledge for public radio? No, of course not. But I have direct knowledge that contradicts about 95% of what any pubradio-detractor posts on these boards.

LOL. Five years? Wow! A GM for awhile, and now a CE. Well, that does certainly provide you with the expertise to contradict about 95% of what anyone else may think about public radio!

Ummmm. Look, man. I'll be gentle about this... but, hey. There are folks on here with even more direct experience than you. Decades more. And people who have seen things you haven't... experienced things you haven't... observed situations you haven't. There are folks on here who have legitimate perspective.

I'm not suggesting that you shouldn't have an opinion--or that your own experience and observations aren't valuable. They are. But I'll second Fred's comment that you really do jump quickly on those who aren't seeing things through your eyes.

And that may not be the wisest approach to learning...

 

[FredLeonard]

Aaron, I've enjoyed a lot of your posts in the past. I appreciate reading the "insiders' perspective." I don't want to go round and round with you on this stuff. I just ask you to allow for the possibility that the insiders' perspective is not the only valid perspective and consider how things look from the outside. I hope public radio is around for a while but I'm afraid it may not be if it operates as though the customer is always wrong.