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Originally posted by Loki:
It's the 21st Century. Why limit yourself to local radio when you have the whole world at your fingertips. Podcasts are extremely useful for blocking out the things you don't want to hear on local radio. And for everyone one of you that hates them, there is another that likes them I'm sure. I'm convinced if Pauly Shore, Tom Green, and that stupid Tim and Eric show all have fan followings, then anyone can. While I've never been a fan of any of those, a couple friends think they are the funniest shows they've seen. And it's all good, cause like N-the-Sticks said, I know how to change the channel or remove myself from the room.
Just curious? Why do you blame the Tele Act of 96 for lack of variety on radio? Not that you don't have a point there. Was there some legislation in that bill that prohibited certain content from airing on local radio stations? Really asking...not trying to argue the point.
I think a lot of people still are resistant to pay for radio because it has always been 'free'.
It took people a little time to let go of their big antenna towers and do cable. Maybe this is the same thing.
Speaking only for myself...I don't subscribe to any radio because I am not often in my car for extended periods of time and it doesn't seem like it would be worth it to me. Also, I download a lot of podcasts..not music, but talk stuff and sermons...and listen to those in the car.
I have some older relatives who love their satellite radio because they can have the music they like without flipping around the dial. I do see the advantages to it.
And you're right about how we can turn off the radio or change the station if we don't like the local programming. I don't think those of us who have lamented the state of local radio are just sitting around listening because we think we have to. We've turned it off AND we wish there was something worth listening to.