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« on: November 17, 2009, 09:49:46 PM » |
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Please screen the callers.
Lets face it, the callers are piss poor 50 % of the time.
It's awkward and kills the show. If someone has something newsworthy to bring up then put them through.
The callers tend to be people that don't usually call in to talk shows and they tell Alex how much they love him and then stammer out nonsensical ideas.
They also don't know when to be quiet and let Alex talk so there are awkward interruptions all of the time.
If someone just screened some good calls and strung them all together you could blast through calls easily and fluidly.
It's not that Alex is terrible with callers it's just that the callers are mostly terrible.
I like the Caller Line idea. The #1 rated Boston drive time show called the "The Big Show" has had this for years. They call it the The Whiner Line. They have an award show at the end of the year called the Whinys. I got nominated a few years ago for a whiny. I didn't win but it was still fun going to the event. I haven't called the Alex line yet but I will someday when I am inspired by something.
Other than the times Alex takes calls, I love the show.
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 12:39:49 PM » |
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NO,once you/they decide who isn't worthy of listening to, it will eventually creep on to YOU!!!
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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2009, 01:42:03 AM » |
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NO,once you/they decide who isn't worthy of listening to, it will eventually creep on to YOU!!!
It's a radio show not a constitutional democracy. I have never called in to Alex's show so it's not an issue with me. |
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muggl3z
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« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2009, 02:32:19 AM » |
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As a caller to shows sometimes...
I'd prefer to be screened. lol Seriously.
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2009, 04:40:01 AM » |
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I think having separate lines for first time callers, questions, breaking news etc. would be a good idea.
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Nomadinexile
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2009, 05:13:54 AM » |
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Second this. Way to much show is wasted going to callers, getting them to pay attention and reply. The comments given are 65% either just non-sensical, or a repeat, or yet another example, of the same things talked about all the time. It's like going over speedbumps. It just slows the show down. I turn off the show when I hear someone start slowly talking about jesus or the police in their town zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz More guest, more information. Less preaching, less lectures. We listen to the show, so we get it, stop whining about the people who don't on my time Alex! Time is short. The horseman is riding. We don't have time for the silly, nice, cute stuff. We need info ALEX.  |
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« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2009, 10:12:54 AM » |
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No this is a bad idea, Alex actually listens to ridicule and answers to a skeptic. This is what makes Alex non-bias, if he eliminates this you'll just have people bashing him even more.
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2009, 10:17:10 AM » |
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Your points are all valid. Having a seperate 1st time caller line would be a good idea.
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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2009, 10:58:53 AM » |
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Alex's show is unique in so many ways...if he starts to screen calls then he becomes like everyone else. Not to mention, I like listening to peoples perspectives on issues.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2009, 11:06:59 AM » |
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Alex's show is unique in so many ways...if he starts to screen calls then he becomes like everyone else. Not to mention, I like listening to peoples perspectives on issues.
Yeah i guess it's different strokes for differant folks. I would prefer less calls and more news from Alex. I'm not saying eliminate all calls, I'm saying he should just screen them to make sure the person on the other line is breathing. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2009, 11:08:50 AM » |
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Basic screening would be helpful, espicially when Alex has an important guest on.
I can't stress how annoying it is as a listener when AJ will specifically ask for questions directly relating to that guest, and then he'll get like 8 calls in a row that have nothing to do with the topic they are talking about.
Basic call screening does not make Alex a communist, and I for one am all for it. There are way too many stupid callers that are taking up valuable time.
just my opinion though, and I understand why ppl wouldn't want calls to be screened too.
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2009, 11:11:15 AM » |
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Basic screening would be helpful, espicially when Alex has an important guest on.
I can't stress how annoying it is as a listener when AJ will specifically ask for questions directly relating to that guest, and then he'll get like 8 calls in a row that have nothing to do with the topic they are talking about.
Basic call screening does not make Alex a communist, and I for one am all for it. There are way too many stupid callers that are taking up valuable time.
just my opinion though, and I understand why ppl wouldn't want calls to be screened too.
Right, there is so much self promotion from the callers. I remeber one time a guy called in to talk about his punk band. WTF!!!! People have no sense of timing or class. Some people are shameless. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2009, 05:04:33 PM » |
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Screening is done more than you could imagine. Some callers have great sounding phones, seem very with it during initial screening but have a totally different circumstance once Jones takes the call. Callers that come on for the purpose of slipping in profanity, prank calling and otherwise are flagged. Alex Jones regularly encourages people that disagree to call in. This is what live radio/television comes with. Sometimes you get golden calls that are spectacular and thought-provoking and others you might not.
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« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2009, 05:24:34 PM » |
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survey says: Screen This
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« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2009, 05:25:36 PM » |
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Or close lines completely.
I want to hear Alex Jones analysis not some random yahoo.
Start your own podcast.
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« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2009, 05:42:52 PM » |
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There was a female caller today who had her shit together, she almost sounded like a female alex jones, even raised her voice to stay ahead of Alex. One call later, total car crash. I went from nodding my head in agreement to screaming at the radio to boot the moron off.
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« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2009, 08:09:27 PM » |
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Or close lines completely.
I want to hear Alex Jones analysis not some random yahoo.
Start your own podcast.
There's some random yahoo's with great stuff to say! (JUST THINK IF I CALLED!) <----jk But really, different flavors are good. Unless they are dead fish. Then it just stinks. People who have a lot to say all the time should podcast. But if someone can ADD to the conversation, and doesn't want to set up a podcast and collect and audience of millions for one or two calls a year, then I am all for it. But some of them, I have a hard time believing they were screened. But then again, maybe his goal of participation/information is different than mine. That's o.k. but he looses me sometimes. Sometimes I have to turn it off. I would hate it to be all alex. He's great, but even black sea caviar would get to you after a few weeks of nothing but. I like his guest most of the time. I could have more of them and better screening. That would be optimal for me. But I guess I should make a podcast then huh? |
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« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2009, 08:48:50 PM » |
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You make a good point Nomadinexile. Really detailed screening requires a few things. You need staff to answer the calls as they come in, question the caller and ask them to say exactly what they're going to say hoping that they don't change their topic or story when they do make it on air. This staff would need to be sizable which depends mostly on budget.
You've got a show that is supported by a few commercials (remember most of the commercials you hear are for the network and/or local affiliate stations and not directly related to the show) and the audience. Some of the big name radio/television shows out there are funded by big corporations that have millions to pour in to staffing and equipment while everything on the Alex Jones show is self-sustained.
Even on some of those giant corporately owned shows the callers are usually about 50/50. Just do a YouTube search for "prank caller" and see how many Home Shopping, CNN, Fox, ABC and MSNBC callers are pranks.
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« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2009, 01:21:13 AM » |
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You make a good point Nomadinexile. Really detailed screening requires a few things. You need staff to answer the calls as they come in, question the caller and ask them to say exactly what they're going to say hoping that they don't change their topic or story when they do make it on air. This staff would need to be sizable which depends mostly on budget.
You've got a show that is supported by a few commercials (remember most of the commercials you hear are for the network and/or local affiliate stations and not directly related to the show) and the audience. Some of the big name radio/television shows out there are funded by big corporations that have millions to pour in to staffing and equipment while everything on the Alex Jones show is self-sustained.
Even on some of those giant corporately owned shows the callers are usually about 50/50. Just do a YouTube search for "prank caller" and see how many Home Shopping, CNN, Fox, ABC and MSNBC callers are pranks.
TOTALLY!!! I agree with you 100%. I think I called NPR once back when I used to party after not sleeping for 3 days. I don't remember if they let me on the air or not!  And It's a hard problem because you want to let all opinions come on. But maybe stop taking opinions and thoughts. Callers have to have specific information they want to share and be able to jump on it. He would have to take less calls, and might run into points where no one is there, and he has to have something to run with. But he's alex jones. That shouldn't be a problem. If you require callers to present their info as information, short and brief, alex can run them through on the air. Again, I don't know how that would all go. I don't know how much free time ANYONE has there. And I don't know the radio business. I know nothing except advertising side anyway. But there has to be a way to take less callers, and weeding out the wondering space filler without plot or ending. Maybe more of a hey, you only have enough time on air to get out 4 sentences, 30 seconds, whatever. I like the recording stuff. It needs a better transition in and out. But it's better than most of the live calls. But some callers are amazing. They have to keep a line or two open for the good ones. I don't have all the answers though, and I don't have the check to pay for it. I love the show and will take it as is and am happy and thankful. I'm just saying, If we are looking for ways to improve,... I hope I am coming across as constructive. I really do mean to be. |
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« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2009, 05:14:41 AM » |
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You rock, Nomadinexile. |
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« Reply #20 on: November 25, 2009, 12:57:11 PM » |
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Screening is done more than you could imagine. Some callers have great sounding phones, seem very with it during initial screening but have a totally different circumstance once Jones takes the call. Callers that come on for the purpose of slipping in profanity, prank calling and otherwise are flagged. Alex Jones regularly encourages people that disagree to call in. This is what live radio/television comes with. Sometimes you get golden calls that are spectacular and thought-provoking and others you might not.
OK, I understand. I was under the impression that that there was not any screening. |
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