ABC general chat forum

[Paradocs]

Hi.

Hi yourself. Deaf mute is fine. It isn't mandatory to laugh out loud,
a soft snicker as proof of a sense of humour will suffice...

 

[Superb Parrot]

I just jumped throught the ABC time portal, tell me, before I open the hatch, how is the oxygen level out there......

 

[rumpole]

I just jumped throught the ABC time portal, tell me, before I open the hatch, how is the oxygen level out there......

Fairly low. A lot of CO2 from the popping of champagne corks...

 

[Superb Parrot]

Fairly low. A lot of CO2 from the popping of champagne corks...

And those corks are like missiles ! did it once and smashed a 40w fluorescent tube.
This, from the ABC Mod @ 5:32.

"....hopefully we can bring something new to the table that inspires reaction, debate, attitude, discussion and enjoyment, without relying heavily on external services we can't control whose revenue comes from advertising. That's the trick for ABC, and the source of much discussion here. All in the interest of keeping audiences happy and informed."

Sounds interesting, referring here to Twitter and Facebook.

I'll keep the hatch closed, got my own supply......

 

[rumpole]

And those corks are like missiles ! did it once and smashed a 40w fluorescent tube.
This, from the ABC Mod @ 5:32.

"....hopefully we can bring something new to the table that inspires reaction, debate, attitude, discussion and enjoyment, without relying heavily on external services we can't control whose revenue comes from advertising. That's the trick for ABC, and the source of much discussion here. All in the interest of keeping audiences happy and informed."

Sounds interesting, referring here to Twitter and Facebook.

Well derrr, that's what we were telling them all the time wasn't it ?

They seem to be admitting that they have made a giant blunder going to Twatter and FB, and now they are trying to back down. Someone in ABC management needs a jackboot in the derriere.

 

[Julia]

Ah, but Parrott and Rumpole, without the ABC letting you down, you'd not have discovered all of us fascinating people here at ASF.

 

[rumpole]

Ah, but Parrott and Rumpole, without the ABC letting you down, you'd not have discovered all of us fascinating people here at ASF.

Indeed Julia, every dark cloud has a silver lining !

 

[Superb Parrot]

Indeed Julia, every dark cloud has a silver lining !

Hi Julia, you are right, this does look like an enjoyable site,and I will have to explore other areas as I have a share portfolio that needs more attention.

The ABC shutdown process was annoying and it seems that there was differences of management opinion internally, judging from that quote. As I said earlier, there was an interesting dynamic in the ABC site, and, the act of closure brought out the very best in quantity and quality from it members, who are, no doubt, undergoing some withdrawal symptoms at the moment, so bear with us during our mourning period.......

 

[Julia]

There may be no connection with the dissolving of your forum, but I'm an avid radio listener, switching between Ratio National, Local Radio and Classic FM.

This year they have wiped some of their best programs and introduced some totally rubbish ones on Radio National, and have some of their best Local Radio presenters on in the small hours instead of, e.g. prime evening time.

Emailing them with objections just brings the usual fobbing off.

Just makes me wonder if Mark Scott has brought in some dopey decision makers under him?

(Is there any other Radio National listener who is going quietly nuts listening to the frequently repeated introduction to just about every program:

RN : Your World : Unfolding

with significant pauses between the three.)

For god's sake, it's the middle of March. Hasn't the world of most listeners well and truly 'unfolded' by now! So irritating after the first 20 times.

 

[Paradocs]

There may be no connection with the dissolving of your forum, but I'm an avid radio listener, switching between Ratio National, Local Radio and Classic FM.

This year they have wiped some of their best programs and introduced some totally rubbish ones on Radio National, and have some of their best Local Radio presenters on in the small hours instead of, e.g. prime evening time.

Emailing them with objections just brings the usual fobbing off.

Just makes me wonder if Mark Scott has brought in some dopey decision makers under him?

(Is there any other Radio National listener who is going quietly nuts listening to the frequently repeated introduction to just about every program:

with significant pauses between the three.)

For god's sake, it's the middle of March. Hasn't the world of most listeners well and truly 'unfolded' by now! So irritating after the first 20 times.

Julia, are you sure you're not one of we refos??? Your post was exactly the kind of
thing we've been telling them for years.

They stopped listening to us years ago, now they've decided to stop even hearing us.

 

[Paradocs]

Has anyone been over to the Whovian site?? It's a fairly good setup they've gotten for themselves. It looks suspiciously like a going away present from one of the Mods who is obviously a DW fan, judging from a few clues in how it's set up and the links etc.
Anyway, regardless of favouritism, the 'mystery site manager' is setting up a General chat forum on the site so that may bear a glance in a day or two.
http://abcwhovians.webs.com

I've joined it so I can keep trying to figure out their obsession with it. They appear quite normal in other ways.

 

[rumpole]

Has anyone been over to the Whovian site?? It's a fairly good setup they've gotten for themselves. It looks suspiciously like a going away present from one of the Mods who is obviously a DW fan, judging from a few clues in how it's set up and the links etc.
Anyway, regardless of favouritism, the 'mystery site manager' is setting up a General chat forum on the site so that may bear a glance in a day or two.
http://abcwhovians.webs.com

I've joined it so I can keep trying to figure out their obsession with it. They appear quite normal in other ways.

I thought the new Dr Who site was a production of an ABC person as well and suggested the same facility should be available to the rest of us. The integration of all the old posts into the new site indicates a degree of access to the archives that outsiders don't have. I'll have a look at their chat option, but I certainly don't want to get involved with the Dr Who nonsense.

 

[Superb Parrot]

Has anyone been over to the Whovian site?? It's a fairly good setup they've gotten for themselves. It looks suspiciously like a going away present from one of the Mods who is obviously a DW fan, judging from a few clues in how it's set up and the links etc.
Anyway, regardless of favouritism, the 'mystery site manager' is setting up a General chat forum on the site so that may bear a glance in a day or two.
http://abcwhovians.webs.com

I've joined it so I can keep trying to figure out their obsession with it. They appear quite normal in other ways.

Thanks Para,

Looks very professional. I will see how the week unfolds to see if I want to join. I wonder what degree of moderation will take place. Is there a 'site policy' ?

Julia, our ABC HYS site was set up for TV but we wanted to talk about radio as well. I agree that the RN reshuffling is annoying esp. The Health Report at 5:30 pm, when most of us are busy and a replay at some ungodly hour. I also like 'The Rhythm Divine' as Geoff Wood's music selection is interesting, but try finding it ! Seems part of ABC policy to marginalise anything that smacks of religion and ignore 2000yrs of its contribution to our culture.
Some misguided attempt to bring in younger listeners, I guess.

 

[Julia]

Julia, our ABC HYS site was set up for TV but we wanted to talk about radio as well. I agree that the RN reshuffling is annoying esp. The Health Report at 5:30 pm, when most of us are busy and a replay at some ungodly hour.

Yes, all of the replays seem to have been shunted into stupidly obscure time slots.
e.g. the Life Matters replay is now at 4am of all ridiculous times. It used to be mid evening so people who worked during the day could enjoy it then.

I also like 'The Rhythm Divine' as Geoff Wood's music selection is interesting, but try finding it !

I have just happened to hear this when awake at some godawful hour like 5am, I think.

Seems part of ABC policy to marginalise anything that smacks of religion and ignore 2000yrs of its contribution to our culture.

I doubt it's that. Haven't they brought back "The Religion Report" after dumping it for a couple of years. They just seem to have engaged some genius who is plonking programs anywhere without regard for the intended audience.
So irritating.

I'd welcome some discussion on ABC Radio if others are interested.

 

[Paradocs]

Thanks Para,

Looks very professional. I will see how the week unfolds to see if I want to join. I wonder what degree of moderation will take place. Is there a 'site policy' ?

.

This is part of a post by the Whovian site manager last night S.P. Looks more than fair to me.

"Hi to all our new members!

As you can see I've created a new category for discussion of all ABC shows in the Forums. Feel free to discuss programs on other Networks if you wish, in fact talk about whatever you want to. I'll only remove offensive content. You can alert me to any post you think needs removing by clicking on the flag icon on the post.

Please note that you can edit your posts after you have submitted them for up to ten mins. If you need me to edit or remove something you have written after that, send me a message via my profile page."

It seems to be aiming to keep the best of HYS but allow a little more leeway for chat.

The mystery site manager also appears to have a sense of humour and is 'onto us'.

Many of you, particularly those who are using the aussiestockforum website, seem to think I am an ABC employee. I can confirm that I am NOT an employee of the ABC. Well at least not now anyway. No, I mean I never have been...... I think.........

I'll be staying here too as find this site a well of info and an interesting 'mob'. Luckily I have the time to cruise a few forums so don't have to make hard choices.

btw...anyone on this site who is a Dr Who fan, ahem, or is interested in discussing some ABC shows, like grrrrr Q&A or 'bonnet dramas' with some seasoned devotees have a look at http://abcwhovians.webs.com.
I'm sure you'd be welcomed there as we have been here. (mostly) It hasn't fully geared up yet so not too much of interest just yet, but keep it in mind.

 

[Superb Parrot]

"
Many of you, particularly those who are using the aussiestockforum website, seem to think I am an ABC employee. I can confirm that I am NOT an employee of the ABC. Well at least not now anyway. No, I mean I never have been...... I think........."

Gotta be a politician......

Looks good Para, like all sites there needs to be a critical number for it to work well, so Julia, you are more than welcome to check out the other site and discuss ABC radio, numbers will hopefully build.
I am into science discussion, when time permits, but need to come back to Earth every now and then.
Para, does Earle Quada stlll surface ?

 

[Paradocs]

He's on the Beyond and Ozpol forums haven't noticed him on the Who one , and it may take some persuasion to lure him among them but I'll be trying. Wouldn't be a party without him.

 

[Paradocs]

EQ has joined the party S.P.

 

[Julia]

"
Looks good Para, like all sites there needs to be a critical number for it to work well, so Julia, you are more than welcome to check out the other site and discuss ABC radio, numbers will hopefully build.

I've had a look at the above link, but it only seems to be about the dreaded Dr Who (I can't stand it) and a very few other ABC TV programs. Nothing about radio.
Do you think there would be any interest amongst the existing membership in the various radio networks of the ABC?
Could one of you who is already registered there maybe ask the question?

 

[Superb Parrot]

EQ has joined the party S.P.

Good one