Art Bell Quits Dark Matter

[Ravenna]

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Relevant to searches I've done recently. (Don't even go there...)

Wow, my new ad-blocker is working gangbusters.  I didn't expect it to, and had almost forgotten I'd installed it.  Glad there ARE still ads being seen by all the rest of you.

[MarkP]

curious if 6 weeks is long enough to enforce the 2 year NC....think it could be challenged effectively....

The moment he signed a contract, and went on the air - the non-compete clause went into effect.

Hypothetically example, without a NC -  Art joins SiriusXM and becomes a huge overnight hit.  He builds a huge new audience, and lots of people are signing up to SiriusXM to listen.  Again hypothetically, he gets a huge offer to return to terrestrial after several weeks... he quits the new position, and takes the new offer.   

All that work promoting and setting Art up for a return is for nothing - and Art collects his new job, using SiriusXM as his launching point.

I'm not saying the current situation is anything close to that - but that is why the NC exists.

Why any company put any dollar into promotion for somebody, if the chance exists for the talent to use them for a short period before splitting away at the first better-looking offer?

[morphiaflow]

I think Eddie got sacked.

His profile and posts are still up, but my attempt to PM him got returned. I did send him my contact info for the worst case scenario.
I'd hate to see him go. We don't always agree and he's raised my hackles many times, but he's also one of my favorite posters here.

[Producer-Paul]

BTW,

It was 7 weeks,  not 6....

[Marc.Knight]

BTW,

It was 7 weeks,  not 6....

(At least I'm pretty sure....)

Producer Paul / Hal 9000 Eyeball:  "Hello Dave (Noory); what are you doing Dave? (Noory)   [Inside joke - sorry]

[lonevoice]

Paid?
Oh no...  Sirius "terminated" me  a few days ago... 
Then failed to mention it to me..
They had to end it with me either way as part of the agreement
Art submitted included me not being paid by them.

I'm here because i want to be here. and Yeah,... issues..   

Hey QR code person,
No news from the East....  so far...
Trust me,  once Art knows, he will let everyone know.

Paul

That does well and truly suck, Paul.  I hope that, in the event Sirius agrees to Art's proposal, you will be retained and compensated. 

Sorry about the kitty bouquet, it was an accident.  You were supposed to be on the zombie dog ping list.  It's fixed now, so here's the only one you missed

[Ravenna]

People are missing the point regarding prayer. It comforts folks in their time of need or crisis. Anything beyond that, is gravy. It sure got me through some tough times.

One last point I will make on this subject, is that I feel that the people who believe the strongest in the power of their prayer (or in their religion) receive the most comfort from it.  Therefore, these persons' immune systems are bolstered (relieved from more stress) more than a person's immune system who only halfway believes in the power of prayer, and does it half-heartedly, not knowing whether it will work or not.  This is where I see an actual correlation between prayer, how much the person believes in it, and whether that praying helps that person out in both relieving their stress and in that lessened stress strengthening their immune system.

[FightTheFuture]

His profile and posts are still up, but my attempt to PM him got returned. I did send him my contact info for the worst case scenario.
I'd hate to see him go. We don't always agree and he's raised my hackles many times, but he's also one of my favorite posters here.

Maybe the medical marijuana finally arrived

[onan]

So--You mainly like to engage in paranormal subjects to make fun of them, yes?   

(cliche coming--Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

I can see how you get to that. Hell I still hold out hope the face on Mars is real. I am not enured to the fantastical, I am just not swept away by it.

Do I think there is a big foot, nope not for a second. But I would be thrilled as hell to be proved wrong. I know Bob Aazar is making shit up... but I like to listen none the less. And I may be challenging on points, but I seldom make fun of others... unless they ask for it.

[Catsmile]

Oh c'mon....

They are meme's.... not bullying. Some of them were funny.

That's swell as hell, glad you can see the humor in them.

All in good fun. We're just goofing around because there's zero news from SiriusXM (and probably won't be through the weekend).

But for the love of The Flying Spaghetti Monster can they be posted in there own thread, without any cross posting?
Please, pretty please.

[FightTheFuture]

One last point I will make on this subject, is that I feel that the people who believe the strongest in the power of their prayer (or in their religion) receive the most comfort from it.  Therefore, these persons' immune systems are bolstered (relieved from more stress) more than a person's immune system who only halfway believes in the power of prayer, and does it half-heartedly, not knowing whether it will work or not.  This is where I see an actual correlation between prayer, how much the person believes in it, and whether that praying helps that person out in both relieving their stress and in that lessened stress strengthening their immune system.

I, largely, concur.

[McPhallus]

His profile and posts are still up, but my attempt to PM him got returned. I did send him my contact info for the worst case scenario.
I'd hate to see him go. We don't always agree and he's raised my hackles many times, but he's also one of my favorite posters here.

He was the most entertaining poster here by far, but I'm sure a nightmare for MV to deal with.  If he is gone, it'll certainly change the vibe of this forum.

[onan]

That's swell as hell, glad you can see the humor in them.

But for the love of The Flying Spaghetti Monster can they be posted in there own thread, without any cross posting?
Please, pretty please.

I will eat of that body and drink its blood.

[Uncle Duke]

If you really want to fully understand the pure folly in Art's action,  try writing an explanation to someone who knows nothing of Art, his history, or Dark Matter about what took place.  I did that earlier today in an e-mail to an author in Ireland who I recommended a month ago contact Art's site to be a guest on the show. 

I'll not post the entire exchange, but here is the most telling comment from the author:

"You mean this radio presenter signed a contract to appear on a paid subscriber radio system, then broke that contract six week later when that radio system refused to give away their service at no cost?  The man must be daft."

Pretty much sums it up.

[onan]

If you really want to fully understand the pure folly in Art's action,  try writing an explanation to someone who knows nothing of Art, his history, or Dark Matter about what took place.  I did that earlier today in an e-mail to an author in Ireland who I recommended a month ago contact Art's site to be a guest on the show. 

I'll not post the entire exchange, but here is the most telling comment from the author:

"You mean this radio presenter signed a contract to appear on a paid subscriber radio system, then broke that contract six week later when that radio system refused to give away their service at no cost?  The man must be daft."

Pretty much sums it up.

I was trying to explain it to my wife... *sigh*

[aldousburbank]

I can see how you get to that. Hell I still hold out hope the face on Mars is real. I am not enured to the fantastical, I am just not swept away by it.

Do I think there is a big foot, nope not for a second. But I would be thrilled as hell to be proved wrong. I know Bob Aazar is making shit up... but I like to listen none the less. And I may be challenging on points, but I seldom make fun of others... unless they ask for it.

Nobody can make me believe in Indiana. I haven 't seen it, it isn 't there. And don't send me photoshopped pics.

[Marc.Knight]

Nobody can make me believe in Indiana. I haven 't seen it, it isn 't there. And don't send me photoshopped pics.

It doesn't exist.

[onan]

Nobody can make me believe in Indiana. I haven 't seen it, it isn 't there. And don't send me photoshopped pics.

Indiana is hell.

[steelbot]

Nobody can make me believe in Indiana. I haven 't seen it, it isn 't there. And don't send me photoshopped pics.

lolz - live on the air if your watching!

[aldousburbank]

It doesn't exist.

That's what I'm saying. But I'm hoping that Alex Jones IS Bill Hicks.

[Uncle Duke]

Nobody can make me believe in Indiana. I haven 't seen it, it isn 't there. And don't send me photoshopped pics.

Indiana existed in Sept at least, I attended a football game there.  As for it's current status, I haven't a clue.

[Catsmile]

Bell Gabbers, This is my first time, please be gentle with me.

Okay nuthuggers someone grab the lube without the salt and sand in it, before we form single file lines at both ends.

[Marc.Knight]

Indiana is hell.

a boiling pit of...

[FightTheFuture]

Indiana wants me. Oh, Lord, I can't go back there.

[Marc.Knight]

That's what I'm saying. But I'm hoping that Alex Jones IS Bill Hicks.

He is.

[Shastalexy]

Thanks Paul for the info...

Here is the truth of what happened.  Art gave it 7 weeks, and Sirius could not get it together enough for his listeners/callers to be able to reasonably listen.  I think I had the worst connection.   By the way.  I listened last night, and still had it cut out constantly.  So I am sure when you sign a contract, the "other" side has to fulfill their part.  They didn't/can't and Art left.  Case closed.  Art wins!

[West of the Rockies]

Nobody can make me believe in Indiana. I haven 't seen it, it isn 't there. And don't send me photoshopped pics.

Dudes, I have been there!  It's real!  I watched Notre Dame getting their collective green and gold asses kicked by USC on a gloomy October Saturday... During halftime, the rain began and the leprechauns came out.  A 17-point deficit slowly disappeared, and with a minute to go, ND took the lead and won.  Best damn sports experience I ever had. 

A father and son were playing catch in front of the stadium before the game.  I asked them to throw me the ball so that I could say I caught a pass at Notre Dame. 

[AppealPlay]

BTW,

It was 7 weeks,  not 6....

Ah, well, that changes everything.

[tertiaryimam]

If you really want to fully understand the pure folly in Art's action,  try writing an explanation to someone who knows nothing of Art, his history, or Dark Matter about what took place.  I did that earlier today in an e-mail to an author in Ireland who I recommended a month ago contact Art's site to be a guest on the show. 

I'll not post the entire exchange, but here is the most telling comment from the author:

"You mean this radio presenter signed a contract to appear on a paid subscriber radio system, then broke that contract six week later when that radio system refused to give away their service at no cost?  The man must be daft."

Pretty much sums it up.

HAHAHA! I love the Irish.

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[aldousburbank]

BTW,

It was 7 weeks,  not 6....

I thought it was 6 days and on the 7th day He rested.