Art Bell Quits Dark Matter

[lightningline]

Yeah Art and Sirius should just corporate and get the show back on the air

lol....exactly

[ItsOver]

I cannot believe that this rumor actually reached Clyde Lewis himself, see what you did Sirius XM rep?!?!

I'm still shaking my head over that one.  I may have to tune into Clyde a bit tonight to see if he says anything about it.  Now if we could just get the rumor started about Noory quitting and hope that PremRat believes it.

[Kolchak]

This is the message on Art's website right now, for any who missed it:

"This Week:  Hoping to get Art released from SiriusXM contract so he can come back on Internet LIVE Streaming. We already have the technology in place, just waiting for the lawyers."

If Art WAS let out of his contract, it would be interesting to see how large the caller pool on the web stream is. It seems to me that, though free, less people would be exposed than on Sirius (regardless of streaming issues). Certainly it'd be more of a hassle to tune in for those truckers going 70 mph down the highway than it is just hitting a preset button on their satellite receivers. 

[cmotors]

Yeah Art and Sirius should just corporate and get the show back on the air

Yeah, now they are just being incorporative

[maren]

I actually sort of believe you, but then I am a glutton for a good conspiracy theory.  How dramatic it would be if that was for real!

It could just be some idiot who works for Premiere -- who did this without authorization.  It certainly doesn't sound official, IMO.  I hope his supervisor nails him on this.

[Mind Flayer Monk]

To all of you HorrorReporter and Surmo et all
From the most recent Sirius 10Q
"
State Consumer Investigations . A Multistate Working Group of 32 State Attorneys General, led by the Attorney General of the State of Ohio, is investigating certain of our consumer practices. The investigation focuses on practices relating to the cancellation of subscriptions; automatic renewal of subscriptions; charging, billing, collecting, and refunding or crediting of payments from consumers; and soliciting customers.

A separate investigation into our consumer practices is being conducted by the Attorneys General of the State of Florida and the State of New York. We are cooperating with these investigations and believe our consumer practices comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
"

http://google.brand.edgar-online.com/displayfilinginfo.aspx?FilingID=9567626-1080-243327&type=sect&TabIndex=2&companyid=1133&ppu=%252fdefault.aspx%253fsym%253dSIRI

[Uncle Duke]

I don't think art has ever mentioned challenging the non compete. Just the opposite e said he word honor it. Me thinks people are reading to much into the lawyer comment.

Not reading into anything.  Simply pointing out if SXM is slow rolling Art (by ignoring him) as he claims, he can bring matters to a head very quickly.  He has the technology in place, and believes he's right.  Go for it, make them communicate in court.  What's the worst that can happen?  He's off the air after one show? He's outta business for two years?  That's where were are now.  To me this is a "put up or shut up" moment for both parties. 

[Mind Flayer Monk]

Simply pointing out if SXM is slow rolling Art (by ignoring him) as he claims,

They are-in any of these situations the optimal course when you are in a position of strength is delay, delay, delay, delay. Say you need two years to gather evidence.

[MV/Liberace!]

I just wish that Art would be straight up with us, tell us what he's looking at in the short term, what he is planning in the long term, and what he has in mind, and is doing, in the present. I think it would make a lot more of us calm down.

probably not in art's best interest to publicly outline everything he's thinking.

I e-mailed Art some time ago just to ask where we needed to send e-mails or snail mails to to get some attention. Still no reply. Wonder if he truly wants our help?

he's probably got just one or two other emails to sift through.

[FallenSeraph]

Hi everyone. I know this isn't the right thread, but I am posting this here because I know everyone will see it. I have an URGENT prayer request for my mom. She had a heart attack last night and please anyone who believes in God or Prayer to please pray for her to get well. Her name is Rachel and she is 85. Thank you. I won't be on for a while since I haven't slept in like 36 hrs. Will let you know how she is as soon as I can get back online. She seems stable for now but I am very worried since she had a heart attack about a year and a half ago as well.    Thank you.   

Keeping you and your mother in my prayers, samysam. I know it's tough.

[jazmunda]

I'm still waiting for Scarlett Johansson to get back to me with my offer to wash her car. It's a win-win. I get to suggestively wash her car and she gets a clean car for free.

[eddie dean]

I cannot believe that this rumor actually reached Clyde Lewis himself, see what you did Sirius XM rep?!?!

believe it!!  This thread has grown out of control!
It has a dark purpose and far reaching consequences.
Beware all who gaze upon the horror of the "quits" thread.

[secretlab]

Not reading into anything.  Simply pointing out if SXM is slow rolling Art (by ignoring him) as he claims, he can bring matters to a head very quickly.  He has the technology in place, and believes he's right.  Go for it, make them communicate in court.  What's the worst that can happen?  He's off the air after one show? He's outta business for two years?  That's where were are now.  To me this is a "put up or shut up" moment for both parties.

Bad advice.  Non-competes are enforceable in NY and NV, and Art would be subject to Sirius' injunctive relief and monetary judgements, since there aren't any particular legal defenses he could use.  Try again.

[Uncle Duke]

They are-in any of these situations the optimal course when you are in a position of strength is delay, delay, delay, delay. Say you need two years to gather evidence.

Exactly, but one webcast would shoot that course of action to Hell, one way or the other. 

[AppealPlay]

Well, it's Monday!  A new workweek and whatnot...maybe we'll hear something today?

[HorrorReporter]

believe it!!  This thread has grown out of control!
It has a dark purpose and far reaching consequences.
Beware all who gaze upon the horror of the "quits" thread.

My God maybe this thread will take on a life of its own.. perhaps whoever reads this will quit their job within seven days, RING style..

[FallenSeraph]

Meanwhile, Evelyn predicts more DOOM AND GLOOOOOOOOM!

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[DesertFox]

believe it!!  This thread has grown out of control!
It has a dark purpose and far reaching consequences.
Beware all who gaze upon the horror of the "quits" thread.

You've discovered my purpose!

[samdean]

Bad advice.  Non-competes are enforceable in NY and NV, and Art would be subject to Sirius' injunctive relief and monetary judgements, since there aren't any particular legal defenses he could use.  Try again.

Depends on the non-compete.  They are unenforceable under most circumstances.  But, that doesn't matter.  Art has made it clear that he plans to honor it.

[jazmunda]

Meanwhile, Evelyn predicts more DOOM AND GLOOOOOOOOM!

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I wonder whether Evelyn has some program that automatically capitalizes the first letter of every word or does he do that herself. I actually think it's more annoying than Fort Rock's all caps shouting. Seems like a waste of time. She could make more predictions if she didn't spend so much time pressing Caps Lock on and off.

[samdean]

Just want to post this info again for anyone who wants...

CEO of Sirius' e-mail address: James.Meyer@siriusxm.com or jmeyer@siriusradio.com
You can also try Scott.Greenstein@siriusxm.com as he is chief content officer.

Or Fax them at 1-212-584-5200

IF you want to help Art get back on the air, maybe you remind that you were a subscriber and unsubscribed when Art left, but let them know that you would be happy to resubscribe if they had the archive content available or you may want to let them know that you don't understand WHY Sirius would get between you and content you enjoy.  Remind them that the people they are hurting are the fans.  Art doesn't need the money, so if they really care about their reputation as a company, they will graciously step aside and let Art host his own show on the internet. 

Just remember... BE POLITE.  Sending a ranting message is very easy for them to dismiss, but if you are polite and to the point, we will get results.

[jazmunda]

I see I've made the wall of fame at the top of the page. Not the way I wanted to make it but I will take it. Thank you MV. Without my quarterly hourly doses of bellgab I would not be able to get through the day.

Blame Jazmunda indeed.

[UnscreenedCaller]

Et tu, Jazmunda?

[Baron Landscape]

I'm still waiting for Scarlett Johansson to get back to me with my offer to wash her car. It's a win-win. I get to suggestively wash her car and she gets a clean car for free.

Too bad. Kate Upton emailed me back right away when I asked her to marry me.

[Kolchak]

Blame Jazmunda indeed.

How do we know you're not Jess? Hmm?

[Uncle Duke]

Bad advice.  Non-competes are enforceable in NY and NV, and Art would be subject to Sirius' injunctive relief and monetary judgements, since there aren't any particular legal defenses he could use.  Try again.

So you don't agree SXM would have to show damages and prove Art is competing with them as expressed by another of our learned friends? 

So counselor, what about Art announcing he was going on the internet tomorrow to gauge SMX reaction?  Would it surprise you for them to file for an injuction to keep him from doing so if they intended to enforce the NC?  Conversely, if he announced he was going on line and they did nothing, would a reasonable legal mind take that to mean they were not going to enforce?  Would SXM issuing a statement that a NC is in place and that they expect Art to comply be a safe middle ground?

[phrodo]

I see I've made the wall of fame at the top of the page. Not the way I wanted to make it but I will take it. Thank you MV. Without my quarterly hourly doses of bellgab I would not be able to get through the day.

Blame Jazmunda indeed.

That's a different user - your "j" is not capitalized. 

[jazmunda]

How do we know you're not Jess? Hmm?

Jess is my sister. Jessmunda. We don't talk anymore.

[eddie dean]

I see I've made the wall of fame at the top of the page. Not the way I wanted to make it but I will take it. Thank you MV. Without my quarterly hourly doses of bellgab I would not be able to get through the day.

Blame Jazmunda indeed.

Now that you are famous Jaz, can I get your autograph?
After you wash my car.

[jazmunda]

Now that you are famous Jaz, can I get your autograph?
After you wash my car.

As long as you realize that it's just a hose in my pocket even though I am happy to see you.