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Art Bell Quits Dark Matter

Started by DesertFox, November 01, 2013, 08:13:24 AM

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The stream works fine. whens the first show.

dan7800

I have to say, both Art and George are class acts for still posting here. Regardless of how you feel about their talents.

urbie88

Quote from: nooryisawesome on November 06, 2013, 07:54:54 PM
Working great I should also say. This would rock if Sirius agrees.

I don't see why they wouldn't. Under this agreement they'd be getting content for free. Don't even have to argue over money. Better deal than they have with Riley Martin!  :P. o qua tan gin wan!

dan7800

AB: I am coming back
CoastGab: Yay
AB: I am going to have the numbers lady on for 3 weeks straight




Quote from: dan7800 on November 06, 2013, 07:59:09 PM
I have to say, both Art and George are class acts for still posting here. Regardless of how you feel about their talents.

Oh come on, you were one of Arts biggest haters a few hours ago.

AppealPlay

Quote from: lonevoice on November 06, 2013, 07:56:59 PM
All good advice, Morgus.  However, Sirius has acknowledged that they do have a problem with their internet streaming app.  For me, whenever I had problems with the Sirius stream dropping or freezing, I was still able to stream content flawlessly from iHeartradio and TuneIn on the same PC.  On my internet radio, whenever the Sirius stream froze, I could tune to any other internet radio station and it would work flawlessly.  It was strictly a SiriusXM problem for me.

There are some issues with SiriusXM's streaming options.  I'm not really familiar with the PC browser option as I rarely use it but their iOS app is questionable at best.  The stream drops constantly (regardless of whether I'm on wifi or LTE) and it just loves to crash.  And why are there no channel numbers on the mobile app?  It's so frustrating!  I have to search through a long list of channels when I should be able to enter the channel number directly.

coaster

I just want to hear good radio again.

indigoo

Quote from: lonevoice on November 06, 2013, 07:50:06 PM
Keith is asking for feedback on http://artbell.com/testing-a-potential-live-streaming-solution/.   It looks like he would want to know the platform you're using if it's not working.

This is a very interesting development. Works flawlessly for me.

Make it happen Art!

SaucyRossy

Quote from: Art Bell on November 06, 2013, 07:54:50 PM
I almost hate to see this thread wind down, in life you almost never get to see such unmitigated hate
accross your screen. Long ago because of fast blast I learned to ignore it. When you do a show and have a
guest people think they hate you will see "dump this ass hole and go to open lines" and a lot more just
like it and much worse, in the end you have to do what you think is right and act on it. For the most part
by the end of the show you are getting messages like"best show I've ever heard". Once in a while you
do have to "dump the asshole" but if you follow the advice of a mob it almost always goes wrong.

This board is a lot like that. decisions that we are forced to make or make because we think they are the
right thing to do are just that, and if they turn out well your a genius, if not your dead to the World or at least
some posters on this board, but it is always fun to watch.

We are currently in talks with Sirius/XM which really knows how to deliver to vehicals very well. The idea is to
become Independent Broadcasters which means no pay from Sirius while still keeping it exclusivly Sirius/XM in
the Broadcast World, however we would then be free to stream free at artbell.com. Another words the best of
both Worlds. In the long run I think it would benefit all including Sirius/XM. I think this will work but if not we will
stream the show at the first opportunity, either way it will happen if I have to finance it myself, I will.

I know all this seemed very sudden to most of you but there was much going on behind the scenes you do not
know about and because it was said to me in confidence I am not free to discuss publicly, however I feel this is
the right decision. If I am wrong I am sure I will be dead to the World and some who post here.

I want the show to work at least as much as all of you but I have been at this for a while and I know what it
takes to be viable and when I say that I mean not just as a niche type show, viable Worldwide. I understand
that some of you are sooooo angry that you will not listen to the free steam and I will just have to find a way to
live with that.

                                                                                                                             Rage on,

                                                                                                                             Art


Art, your sarcasm is hilarious. Not everyone was angry mind you. Plenty of people were just emotional.

Thanks for keeping us updated, I appreciate that rather than the mysterious stuff.

So I guess I'll start working on a return of dark matter trailer.

urbie88

Quote from: dan7800 on November 06, 2013, 08:00:18 PM
AB: I am coming back
CoastGab: Yay
AB: I am going to have the numbers lady on for 3 weeks straight

Then Hoagland for three weeks straight as punishment!

Yay! Pizza rolls for everyone!

tertiaryimam

I think art's made it clear what we must do.

He's in negotiations with Sirius about being an independent broadcaster. Ok, now, what should we do --- if anything --- that would tip Sirius in favor of doing that?

AppealPlay

Quote from: dan7800 on November 06, 2013, 08:00:18 PM
AB: I am coming back
CoastGab: Yay
AB: I am going to have the numbers lady on for 3 weeks straight

Glynis McCants?  She's ridiculously boring.

Speaking of "numbers" though, remember the human calculator guy?  I think he lived in Arizona.  That guy was insane.

williedee

Quote from: Art Bell on November 06, 2013, 07:54:50 PM
I almost hate to see this thread wind down, in life you almost never get to see such unmitigated hate
accross your screen. Long ago because of fast blast I learned to ignore it. When you do a show and have a
guest people think they hate you will see "dump this ass hole and go to open lines" and a lot more just
like it and much worse, in the end you have to do what you think is right and act on it. For the most part
by the end of the show you are getting messages like"best show I've ever heard". Once in a while you
do have to "dump the asshole" but if you follow the advice of a mob it almost always goes wrong.

This board is a lot like that. decisions that we are forced to make or make because we think they are the
right thing to do are just that, and if they turn out well your a genius, if not your dead to the World or at least
some posters on this board, but it is always fun to watch.

We are currently in talks with Sirius/XM which really knows how to deliver to vehicals very well. The idea is to
become Independent Broadcasters which means no pay from Sirius while still keeping it exclusivly Sirius/XM in
the Broadcast World, however we would then be free to stream free at artbell.com. Another words the best of
both Worlds. In the long run I think it would benefit all including Sirius/XM. I think this will work but if not we will
stream the show at the first opportunity, either way it will happen if I have to finance it myself, I will.

I know all this seemed very sudden to most of you but there was much going on behind the scenes you do not
know about and because it was said to me in confidence I am not free to discuss publicly, however I feel this is
the right decision. If I am wrong I am sure I will be dead to the World and some who post here.

I want the show to work at least as much as all of you but I have been at this for a while and I know what it
takes to be viable and when I say that I mean not just as a niche type show, viable Worldwide. I understand
that some of you are sooooo angry that you will not listen to the free steam and I will just have to find a way to
live with that.

                                                                                                                             Rage on,

                                                                                                                             Art

Great to hear. I think this setup has the potential to work better for you.

I had a feeling you weren't just jumping ship. Thanks Art

dan7800

Quote from: tertiaryimam on November 06, 2013, 08:01:37 PM
I think art's made it clear what we must do.

He's in negotiations with Sirius about being an independent broadcaster. Ok, now, what should we do --- if anything --- that would tip Sirius in favor of doing that?

Art:

What is the best course of action? Who should we contact?

lonevoice

Quote from: Art Bell on November 06, 2013, 07:54:50 PM
I almost hate to see this thread wind down, in life you almost never get to see such unmitigated hate
accross your screen.                                                           Art
Thanks for the post, Art, and for staying in touch through all of this.  Don't you worry, I'll bet anything this thread isn't going to wind down for a long time yet, no matter what you do.  We'll all just have to shrug and bear it, I guess.

Needle woman

Never thought I would ever enjoy traffic control speak, but, hey Art, keep doing what you need to do.  I'm hearing this clear as a bell on my iPad via wifi.  I'll "maintain 5000" as long as it takes. :)

SaucyRossy

Quote from: tertiaryimam on November 06, 2013, 08:01:37 PM
I think art's made it clear what we must do.

He's in negotiations with Sirius about being an independent broadcaster. Ok, now, what should we do --- if anything --- that would tip Sirius in favor of doing that?

We could send them thousands of blow up alien dolls. Or something.

<----- Looks familiar.   ;D

http://artbell.com/testing-a-potential-live-streaming-solution/

How dare they steal my avatar that I stole off of Google images!

You Bastards!

dortmunder

Quote from: lonevoice on November 06, 2013, 07:44:52 PM
Gnoory
Last Active: Today at 05:11:27 PM

I wonder if Dave is listening to the stream?   ;D

Yes, he's got Tommy booking it right now...

The General

Art,
I hope you notice the difference between true hate, of which there are a few people posting things like that here, and anger borne from extreme disappointment from big fans that were really, truly excited about this new show. 

I was mad out of disappointment, but...
As long as you're on the air, I'll always listen.
And long after that, I'll probably listen to old shows.
Looking forward to your return.  (again... heh heh)

Neil

Art, looking forward to what happens.  I was listening to the re-run with McAfee the other night (didn't hear it live) with a friend who hasn't heard you since your days with C2C.  She thought you sounded amazing, and thought it was a really interesting interview, as well as myself.

I know you hated being called the legend back in the day, or something such as that.  But you truly are the master, and am looking forward to more legendary interviews in the future!


shell88

Be patient building your base up Art. You know it takes time.


Art, the stream sounds ok.

I listened to Dark Matter on the Sirius iPhone app and it sounded great. It did time out but I didn't find that to be an issue.

I did sense that the caller base was weak and the darn cell phones were awful, maybe skype would be the way to go. I notice that Clyde also struggles with weak callers, not sure what is going on.

Rage on Mr. Bell .... looking forward to hearing you again soon

PS That show with the former spy was one of your best EVER

phrodo

Couldn't get it to work with FireFox - it just wanted to download that link for some stupid reason. So I went to this addy -
http://live.artbell.com:8303/ and clicked the M3U icon and it opened the audio in WMP.

And THANK YOU ART!! Please KEEP TRYING to make things work. Not all of us here are idiot assholes.  :P

tertiaryimam

Quote from: SaucyRossy on November 06, 2013, 08:03:11 PM
We could send them thousands of blow up alien dolls. Or something.

Let's be serious for a moment.

And art, have you considered that maybe Noory is indeed in contact with Azazel and this whole shit storm was just some wicked, wicked magic on his part?

Think about it: spider bite, your back, the government shutdown, fukushima, Lou Reed dying.

It all connects.

Glad stuff is going back to "normal" around here. Can we go back to hating on Noory yet?? or are people still pretending to like him?

analog kid

Quote from: Art Bell on November 06, 2013, 07:54:50 PM
I want the show to work at least as much as all of you but I have been at this for a while and I know what it
takes to be viable and when I say that I mean not just as a niche type show, viable Worldwide. I understand
that some of you are sooooo angry that you will not listen to the free steam and I will just have to find a way to
live with that.

                                                                                                                             Rage on,

                                                                                                                             Art

I remain on Team Art, for whatever that's worth. Some of these comments are beyond the pale, but IMO, if you do get a stream running, people will get over it and go back to happily listening.

toastycoasty

Quote from: coaster on November 06, 2013, 08:00:44 PM
I just want to hear good radio again.

That's what I'm here for. A lot of us (me included) felt very burnt indeed by the turn of events and seemingly endless excuses from Art.

If he can find a way to spin this and keep the show going, then I'll be listening.

If anything, Art shouldn't focus on the anger and instead on the fact that HUNDREDS of people are on a fan forum now, debating and arguing and angling to get HIM back on air in some way (and also talking about how Noory sucks).

indigoo

Very true, I do hope it's clear to you Art. The way this all happened was so frustrating and so disappointing. We regressed to what was familiar, and because we had no idea what was going on behind the scenes, a lot of what you said just didn't add up. The abrupt end, the mysterious disappearance was all too much for those of us that have been waiting and waiting for your return. We had you and then you were gone again. So thanks for coming back and being clear about things. And making sure you can continue.

I just hope this works out in the best way it can.

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