[cma-l] Pirate Radio

Tue Oct 27 15:34:11 GMT 2015

Interesting Robb

The sad thing in all of this is that when I write something like this and it
gets placed on the message board there always seems to be some condescending
clot who says     ''he's having a rant''        I think the first thing
everyone needs to learn in Community Radio is that if someone says something
with a bit of fire and passion behind it, it doesn't mean they are having a
rant.

I sussed all this nonsense many Moons ago. The ones that write ''rant'' are
actually in disagreement and they feel that writing that someone is ranting
in someway takes the sting out the tail. Maybe it does, maybe it doesn't .
??     it certainly doesn't wash with me.

I think it is nice and refreshing to see Roy and Robb expressing their
opinions. I agree with some of it and disagree with other bits, but I
certainly know where they are coming from.

I now await patiently for Senor Plonker to put his/her three-pennith worth
in and accuse both Roy and Robb for having a rant. If it is the case ...
then RANT AWAY I SAY

Well done

Nick

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From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of
robbeden at madasafish.com
Sent: 26 October 2015 22:04
To: 'The Community Media Association Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [cma-l] Pirate Radio

For someone who has been on the receiving end of bad judgement by the GPO,
Radio Authority & Ofcom may I congratulate Roy for his frank assessment.
Pirate Radio has made a significant contribution to broadcasting in this
country & it's sad that politicians don't recognise it. Pirate Radio , not
the BBC, has been the backbone of innovation and others have followed.
Luckily we now have the internet where freedom of expression & creative
thought is at the forefront. The BBC has a fantastic opportunity to embrace
the spirit of pirate radio through the numerous community stations that are
still broadcasting but I fear that they will not grasp the nettle.
Meanwhile, out here in the Cotswolds, our community internet radio station
is coming up to its eighth anniversary, all done without the help of Ofcom
or the BBC, we do it efficiently & cost effectively.

Meanwhile the plodding bureaucrats continue to drag community radio down &
the Community Media Association sits by whilst the industry burns.

The sector needs a complete rethink, it needs support from Ofcom, less
interference & more praise for the sterling work that the thousands of
volunteers put in each week.

Robb Eden

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[mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Roy Parsons
Sent: 26 October 2015 15:41
To: Alan Fransman <cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk>
Subject: [cma-l] Pirate Radio

I don't really comment on this forum and this may be my last post.

Community radio and pirate radio are forever entwined.

How did Broadcast warehouse ,SBS and Radica your transmission providers get
going????

Could I possibly suggest that pirate radio may have been involved in their
transmitter testing and development

If you don't understand this comment then then you have no concept of the
evolution of this sector of the broadcast industry and how it has got you on
air today.

You should be grateful for Pirate radio or you would not have a UK made
transmitter.

DJ Uncle has been walking around with a Police tracking bracelet on his
ankle after the last arrest.

The Police supported his station as did local politicians. But WHY because
it acted as as mouthpiece to calm local flash points.

He has tried many times to go legit and has no chance in hell. He is not
your enemy he should be applaulded for his work at great personal cost and
you should work together.

Don't get sniffy with all pirates KISS and XFM where there once.

I would like to state I have not been part of pirate radio, mainly because I
had day jobs in my early 20's with the BBC, Radio Luxemberg 208 and Soho
production studios, 

So I could hear my recordings on the radio every night anyway. 

What disturbs me is a lack of understanding of cultures other than your own
comfort zones.

A pirate is just this weeks illegal immigrant as far as you all seem to be
concerned.

Don't forget illegal is a moving target, it was illegal to be GAY not so
long ago.

Thanks and goodnight.

Roy Parsons

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