> > > > One of our jocks said people were boycotting the
> format
> > > > change and picketing the station....is that true?
> > >
> > > Yes. Internet-wise anyway. The overall concensus is
> > twofold:
> > >
> > >
> > > 1- Blatant disregard for "people", no "closure" on
> either
> > > part and the suden change without any warning.
> > > 2- The loss of a New York instituition (including the
> > music
> > > and the personalities) and the hole it leaves in the
> > > "oldies" format option in NYC.
> > >
> > > I've seen messages posted requesting folks to sign
> > petitions
> > > and boycott all JACK sponsors. There's also supposed to
> be
> >
> > > some momentum towards a gathering of support/rally on
> June
> >
> > > 18th at a Doo-Wop show in New Jersey.
> > >
> > If I lived in NYC, I certainly would NOT listen to 101.1
> or
> > support the sponsors. The day WCBS died, the day Oldies
> > radio died, IMO.
> >
>
> I'm glad this is happening!
>
> The oldies fans should take a united front and picket in
> front of the station. That's the only way corporations will
> take notice. No corporation, big or small wants to be
> looked upon in a negative light!
>
> TS
>
If I lived within a reasonable distance of there, I would be there. I am furious with this whole happening!