[cma-l] Appeal to all Station Managers / Project Leaders

Thu Sep 3 16:22:45 BST 2009

Phil

I completely agree with your views, but I didn't want to be the first to
say it (what a coward!).

I am all for people making a strong point, but Steve's email was rude,
arrogant and outrageous - it went beyond my expectations for a forum.
There were so many assumptions written in it, I found it mocking and
basically rude, to the point where I might consider my membership of
this mailing list.

I think the CMA should maybe state their view and publish a clear policy
because I for one feel embarrassed for our sector if that is the way
certain members go about articulating themselves!

Sincerely,

Chris Fox

Youthcomm Radio Co-Ordinator

Youth Community Radio on 106.7FM in Worcester

Also available worldwide online at www.youthcomm.org.uk/radio

Or find us on Facebook and join our official group

From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Phil Gibbons
Sent: 02 September 2009 22:56
To: Stevensuttie at aol.com; cma-l at commedia.org.uk
Subject: Re: [cma-l] Appeal to all Station Managers / Project Leaders

Steven,

I'm all for open debate and fully support this forum, petition and the
call for signatures. I do however (as you fully expected - If you feel
that my outburst is rude, unnecessary, offensive or wide of the mark -
please feel free to mock me and tell me why right here on the CMA
mailing list), feel the need to reply to your post, some comments of
which are totally outrageous - unless of course I have missed the
'irony' in your comments:

Obviously, the people who are at the forefront of running community
radio are a bunch of lazy, self serving morons who deserve to be sacked
for being so inept that they cannot even manage to get their people to
sign a flipping petition on a computer! Highly abusive, unnecessary and
downright insulting to the many hardworking and committed project and
station managers who work tirelessly with and for the community. Their
people??

To me it simply demonstrates that the fortunate people who have
inherited the job of running community radio are lazy, self serving and
half hearted. And a bit rubbish actually! Its an embarrassment. For the
record I have been facilitating a community radio project in Bristol for
six years now and am certainly not lazy, self serving or half hearted,
and neither am I a bit rubbish. Sweeping statements like this do nothing
to create a good cohesive sector. If we embarrass you so much, the
factory is calling you!

But get your bloody finger out and get the petition signed by ALL your
team and partners first. XXX. Doesn't even warrant a response.

If this is the sort of post that is going to be on this forum then I
don't hold much hope for the continuation of constructive debate. If we
can't have decent posts, then I shall simply unsubscribe from the list.

Please think very seriously before posting damaging and insulting
garbage like this again Steven.

With slightly fewer regards,

Phil

Phil Gibbons - Station Manager
phil at bcfm.org.uk

Bristol's Community radio station - Your voice - Your choice!
93.2fm in Bristol
Online at: www.bcfm.org.uk

WINNERS - Most innovative project in Bristol Award - VOSCUR Awards 2009

0560 1126659 - Office
0117 9553721 - Studio

www.bcfm.org.uk

The Beacon Centre
City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue
Bristol
BS5 9JH

	----- Original Message ----- 

	From: Stevensuttie at aol.com 

	To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk 

	Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 9:56 PM

	Subject: [cma-l] Appeal to all Station Managers / Project
Leaders

	Hands up if you are sick hearing about the number 10 petition.

	Crikey... that's a lot of hands!

	Obviously, the people who are at the forefront of running
community radio are a bunch of lazy, self serving morons who deserve to
be sacked for being so inept that they cannot even manage to get their
people to sign a flipping petition on a computer!

	I know first hand how hard it is to manage a community radio
service. Theres not enough hours in the day... theres always something
that still needs doing... and theres always somebody who needs you to do
something that you can't justify the time for. I guess lots of you are
struggling to find the time for this petition. Indeed, reading this here
e-mail.

	I see that some of our "colleagues" in Scotland don't want to
sign the petition because they feel aggrieved at Government policy
regarding community radio, and won't see any benefits. (They weren't
moaning when they first got their licenses though?) Some station
managers have not bothered e-mailing their volunteers the link. But,
they've signed it themselves. Some managers haven't even heard about it?

	My job involves working 7 days a week. I have volunteers phoning
me up "for a chat" at half ten at night! But, despite the long hours,
the hard days, the boring meetings... I know I am lucky enough to have
the best job in the world and I am eternally grateful to community radio
for giving me a chance to get out of the factory. Community radio has
provided me a job where no two days are the same, where there is always
fun and excitement, and massive rewards, every day. 

	I particularly love the fact that my job offers me the chance to
get paid for having a great time giving others a great time. I love it
that over 120 people a week have a highlight to look forward to, and
that tens of listeners enjoy listening!

	I'm not too arrogant to realise that the factory still exists
and I could go back there at anytime.

	I thought that all station managers in the sector would feel as
passionate, and feel fortunate to be in such a bloody great position.
But this official government petition episode demonstrates that there is
a lot of complacent and lackadaisical people working in, and - more
importantly managing community radio.

	How can any manager not see the benefits in urging their
volunteers, partners, listeners and supporters to sign a petition that
is asking for greater support for the sector? Its absolutely bonkers
that only 2,170 people can be arsed to sign this petition despite
countless reminders, e-mails and phone calls. To me it simply
demonstrates that the fortunate people who have inherited the job of
running community radio are lazy, self serving and half hearted. And a
bit rubbish actually! Its an embarrassment. 

	Every station manager, volunteer co-ordinator, chairman, cleaner
et al has a duty to urge EVERY practitioner to sign the damn petition.
Keep the PC on the site and drag EVERY volunteer to it if needs be. Just
bloody do it... or lets all admit that we are actually quite an
embarrassing bunch of bores who can't even get 10% of our people to
click a link and press a few keys on a keyboard.

	If you feel that my outburst is rude, unnecessary, offensive or
wide of the mark - please feel free to mock me and tell me why right
here on the CMA mailing list.

	But get your bloody finger out and get the petition signed by
ALL your team and partners first. XXX

	Kindest Regards
	Steve Suttie
	Station Manager, 94.4FM Salford City Radio
	office 0161 793 2939 
	mobile 07772 355 852
	WINNERS - Community Award - Salford Business Awards 2009
	Visit our Website www.salfordcityradio.org
<http://www.salfordcityradio.org/listen.asx> 

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