Art Bell Quits Dark Matter

[TheGrimCreeper1]

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

In light of this new information, I wish to extend a humble apology for having jumped to conclusions about your departure. I'm a big enough man to admit when I may have been wrong. Having said that, I still reserve the right to say "dump the asshole."

[Bigfoot]

Screen Capture and post it here.  I don't have a FB account, or interwebs.

No I'm rolling at my eyes at Mr. Bell for apparently deleting them!

Art, get them back up now!   

[Falkie2013]

Hey, Keith.
Is it possible to monitor the traffic from McCarran to and from Janet Airways that goes to Area 51 ?

[bateman]

Art, I really didn't think you'd be back. I am beyond thrilled to be wrong.

[Wilderness]

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                            Art

We can but wait.    Fingers crossed.  Toes Crossed.  Other body parts crossed!

What load tests have been done?  What happens when there's high load on art bell.com and the server struggles / dies?  Back to square one.

[guildnavigator]

SIRIUS, EXPECT A FEW PHONE CALLS TONIGHT AND TOMORROW

[SaucyRossy]

This video sums up what it's been like in this thread in the past few days. Just mayhem.


http://youtu.be/eDn2Xp5ctQM

[jazmunda]

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                            Art

I have a bad feeling about this. My spidey senses are tingling again.

How closer are they to coming around to the idea of a free stream?

[phrodo]

Hey, Keith.
Is it possible to monitor the traffic from McCarran to and from Janet Airways that goes to Area 51 ?

Janet Air flew in earlier tonite - we all heard it - about a half hour after the test started.

[EarthAlien007]

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                            Art

They would be crazy not to give you the go ahead.
This would have taken them a year to fix?
And now they won't have to pay you?

[steelbot]

I'm laughing again.

Wonder if that car has SiriusXM radio from the factory

If it's a Lexus-Prius i thought they came from the factory that way...?

[tertiaryimam]

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[NefariousBanana]

I've been gone since last night's podcast.  What's happened so far?

[littlechris]

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                            Art

NIIICE!!! I knew not to cancel siriusxm yet, i figured Artie would hopefully come back!!!!!!!!!!

[McPhallus]

Interesting chess game.  Big PR fail for Sirius/XM if they say no.

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                            Art

[guildnavigator]

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[DesertFox]

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                            Art

Thanks Art--sounds good.  Hoping for the Kingdom of Nye!

[DanTSX]

If it's a Lexus-Prius i thought they came from the factory that way...?

Yes, Falkie has one just like it.  But in Periwinkle Powder Blue Metal Flake

[Wilderness]

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                            Art

I have a question:

Not everyone can listen live ( timezones etc )  - what options will there be for downloading shows  on demand, if Sirius won't offer this for DarkMatter going forward?

[Eddie Coyle]

 
       "Ball is in their court"

     Art, it's THEIR COURT.

[tprainbow]

bwhahhahahhahahahahah

[Zenman]

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                            Art

That's great Art. Hey, can you keep the LV flights broadcast up for a while? It's quite cool.

Hey, maybe you could try to get the female air traffic controller on as a guest? She might have some interesting stories to tell, but mainly she's got a great voice. 

[SixWeekTenure(tm)]

A lot has changed over the course of a day, so happy to hear that the wheels are in motion. I hope this works out and Dark Matter returns tomorrow night - we'll be listening, Art!

[ThruTarmac]

I've been gone since last night's podcast.  What's happened so far?

Man...it's like a slice of warm apple pie was just set down after having some great sex....that's what!

[DanTSX]

We can but wait.    Fingers crossed.  Toes Crossed.  Other body parts crossed!

What load tests have been done?  What happens when there's high load on art bell.com and the server struggles / dies?  Back to square one.

it's not on Art's server.

[Falkie2013]

I've calmed down now. I guess one can only take so many disappointments in life.
I may start listening to the aircraft chatter for awhile. It's better than any Boory show.
Hey, Keith.
Find a way to have it be heard on another channel when Art isn't on.
And wouldn't it be ironic if Art was heard for free while $noorge's listeners have to pay just " pennies a day " to listen to his stream ?

[NefariousBanana]

Man...it's like a slice of warm apple pie was just set down after having some great sex....that's what!

So...there's hope?

[Ravenna]

I can't speak for Art but short of us convincing or changing the Sirius execs mind there is nothing we can really do. Email Sirius and threatening to cancel your subscriptions may help. Perhaps we need to do a mass consciousness experiment.

I think it might be an idea for everyone here to email Sirius and express our displeasure that Art is no longer live on the air and that we want him back, and ASAP, or we are DEFINITELY not going to sign up for that third free trial.  Hmmppphhh.

[shell88]

I have told Sirius/XM I can go on the air as soon as tomorrow if they wish. Do not get to excited yet. It is now up to them.
As you can see we are ready to do exactly what we said we would do. We are also prepared to deliver to as many as want
it. So, the ball is now in their court. Keith knows what he is doing. Paul is ready and I am ready. All we need is the go ahead
from Sirius.

                                                                                                                                       
Art

Keep sending letters everyone. They'll get tired of us and put him on.
Great Art.  Be patient brother. You don't build another empire overnight.

[Wilderness]

A lot has changed over the course of a day, so happy to hear that the wheels are in motion. I hope this works out and Dark Matter returns tomorrow night - we'll be listening, Art!

That avatar has me in stitches every time i see it. Not sure why...  just something about it.