Art Bell

[trostol]

But I thought you were here to look for victims to feed to Cthulhu.

you know what...i think you are going to be fed to the Great Lord Cthulhu cause you keep giving out my plans

[UnscreenedCaller]

I wouldn't call it "all or nothing", I'd call it amateurish and immature.  There are 5-cent lemonade stands with better business management than Bell's productions. I can't think of any non-addict media figure whose career path is such a debris field.

I remember listening to DM when "we're all in" was proclaimed, with an apparent resounding thud with Sirius, followed shortly by no show.  What the???  Damn, Howard Stern is STILL trucking along with Sirius, making the big bucks, but NOOOOO, not for Dark Matter.  Streaming issues, you know.

I agree with both of  you. I've been to this same rodeo five times in the past twenty or so years, but now I'm walking away. No acrimony, it was an exciting beginning, a fun four months but I saw this coming a while back and have been waiting for the shoe to drop ever since, and it has. Conflicting statements, "I didn't say that" "What I meant was this", Art shutting his FB page to all but friends comments, Keith spending time deleting even favorable comments from ArtBell.com when it was understood his priority was keeping DMRN going, radio stations that were begged and cajoled into carrying the show carrying dead air with a dodgy explanation, and the really horrible infighting going on here. It all makes me terribly sad. I canceled my TT subscription and that's it. I'm not a troll, but I'm really tired of the never ending drama on all ends. There are other shows out there, and I've found them. Peace out, Art. I wish you and Keith well.

[SciFiAuthor]

you know what...i think you are going to be fed to the Great Lord Cthulhu cause you keep giving out my plans

Yay!

[Camazotz Automat]

I agree with both of  you. I've been to this same rodeo five times in the past twenty or so years, but now I'm walking away. No acrimony, it was an exciting beginning, a fun four months but I saw this coming a while back and have been waiting for the shoe to drop ever since, and it has. Conflicting statements, "I didn't say that" "What I meant was this", Art shutting his FB page to all but friends comments, Keith spending time deleting even favorable comments from ArtBell.com when it was understood his priority was keeping DMRN going, radio stations that were begged and cajoled into carrying the show carrying dead air with a dodgy explanation, and the really horrible infighting going on here. It all makes me terribly sad. I canceled my TT subscription and that's it. I'm not a troll, but I'm really tired of the never ending drama on all ends. There are other shows out there, and I've found them. Peace out, Art. I wish you and Keith well.

[Lowquay]

Yay!

Art surrounded himself with amateurs. From Leo, to Amy, to Keith who is the worst of the bunch.
It's amazing that Keith who has no idea how to even use google, got a chance to work for and represent someone who is in the radio hall of fame, AND YET....AND YET....he acts like HE'S doing everyone a GD favor. Running off fans, getting into petty arguments on twitter when anyone DARES state the obvious about his web skills.
Total amateur hour. Now he can go back to his mothers basement.

[Dick Grinder]

Now you're just splitting hairs, Art. What a joke.

You've been caught in a lie and trying to cover it up by deleting Facebook messages, so own up to it.

Gaslighting in the Desert

[Uncle Duke]

Come for the comments, stay for the drama.

I'm having a difficult time enjoying either.

[JamesMcDonald]

Isn't it obvious?
Just so I can troll only you, bro.

And it's working I see.
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Look, all I'm saying is there are a few definitions of "troll" and one of them is most definitely someone who goes into a chat room or forum or comment section or whatever and does nothing but complain and bitch and moan and whine and attack others in that group.  It's as simple as that.  There have been MANY people doing that here in BellGab since Art announced he wants to back away.  All kinds of folks showed up out of nowhere, and if you look up many of their histories you'll see that they haven't commented here in AGES.  The single and only reason they came here and posted was because of Art's announcement and they don't come with any sense of support for the man.  They're attacking him.  They're attacking his character, his judgment, his history.  They're attacking the level-headed folks here on BellGab.   It's pathetic.  And it's EXACTLY what many trolls do.  Anyone who's been on the Internet for any period of time knows that

And no, you're not affecting me personally.  You can keep trying, but I'm impervious to almost all trolling.  I've been doing this for a long, looong time, cat. 

[Ciardelo]

Look, all I'm saying is there are a few definitions of "troll" and one of them is most definitely someone who goes into a chat room or forum or comment section or whatever and does nothing but complain and bitch and moan and whine and attack others in that group.  It's as simple as that.  There have been MANY people doing that here in BellGab since Art announced he wants to back away.  All kinds of folks showed up out of nowhere, and if you look up many of their histories you'll see that they haven't commented here in AGES.  The single and only reason they came here and posted was because of Art's announcement and they don't come with any sense of support for the man.  They're attacking him.  They're attacking his character, his judgment, his history.  They're attacking the level-headed folks here on BellGab.   It's pathetic.  And it's EXACTLY what many trolls do.  Anyone who's been on the Internet for any period of time knows that

And no, you're not affecting me personally.  You can keep trying, but I'm impervious to almost all trolling.  I've been doing this for a long, looong time, cat. 

This, so much this. Very pathetic these weak attacks.

[phrodo]

Look, all I'm saying is there are a few definitions of "troll" and one of them is most definitely someone who goes into a chat room or forum or comment section or whatever and does nothing but complain and bitch and moan and whine and attack others in that group.  It's as simple as that.  There have been MANY people doing that here in BellGab since Art announced he wants to back away.  All kinds of folks showed up out of nowhere, and if you look up many of their histories you'll see that they haven't commented here in AGES.  The single and only reason they came here and posted was because of Art's announcement and they don't come with any sense of support for the man.  They're attacking him.  They're attacking his character, his judgment, his history.  They're attacking the level-headed folks here on BellGab.   It's pathetic.  And it's EXACTLY what many trolls do.  Anyone who's been on the Internet for any period of time knows that

And no, you're not affecting me personally.  You can keep trying, but I'm impervious to almost all trolling.  I've been doing this for a long, looong time, cat. 

Post of the WEEK. Too bad the upper right can't hold all of this.

[ge30542]

I don't have a problem admitting when I'm wrong.
I expressed "speculation" that the stalker issue was not legit.
It obviously was/is. I stand corrected. Of course, Art and anyone else, must do what's best for their loved ones.
What I have a problem with is the "will I, won't I, did I, didn't I"
Art owes me nada, zip, zero etc.
I wrongly expressed my disappointment with Art ending the show.  Sorry Mr. Bell.

[Dick Grinder]

I don't have a problem admitting when I'm wrong.
I expressed "speculation" that the stalker issue was not legit.
It obviously was/is. I stand corrected. Of course, Art and anyone else, must do what's best for their loved ones.
What I have a problem with is the "will I, won't I, did I, didn't I"
Art owes me nada, zip, zero etc.
I wrongly expressed my disappointment with Art ending the show.  Sorry Mr. Bell.

It's obvious? 

[norland2424]

Look, all I'm saying is there are a few definitions of "troll" and one of them is most definitely someone who goes into a chat room or forum or comment section or whatever and does nothing but complain and bitch and moan and whine and attack others in that group.  It's as simple as that.  There have been MANY people doing that here in BellGab since Art announced he wants to back away.  All kinds of folks showed up out of nowhere, and if you look up many of their histories you'll see that they haven't commented here in AGES.  The single and only reason they came here and posted was because of Art's announcement and they don't come with any sense of support for the man.  They're attacking him.  They're attacking his character, his judgment, his history.  They're attacking the level-headed folks here on BellGab.   It's pathetic.  And it's EXACTLY what many trolls do.  Anyone who's been on the Internet for any period of time knows that

And no, you're not affecting me personally.  You can keep trying, but I'm impervious to almost all trolling.  I've been doing this for a long, looong time, cat. 

It's like they have agenda's against Art  .

[Richard Groyper]

I'm having a difficult time enjoying either.

Enjoyment like taste depends on the individual. This too shall pass. Brighter days are ahead.

[Ciardelo]

I think they're mad at Canada. I know I sure am. What up with them anyway?

[Bobbysaltereg0]

If heather is the new host then who took her spot as producer?

[Element 115]

If heather is the new host then who took her spot as producer?

No one yet. She's hosting and producing.

[Bobbysaltereg0]

Does anyone know anything about her? I mean how did a studio get set up for her where ever she is at so fast? Where is she from and how did she even get involved.

[Value Of Pi]

I don't have a problem admitting when I'm wrong.
I expressed "speculation" that the stalker issue was not legit.
It obviously was/is. I stand corrected. Of course, Art and anyone else, must do what's best for their loved ones.
What I have a problem with is the "will I, won't I, did I, didn't I"
Art owes me nada, zip, zero etc.
I wrongly expressed my disappointment with Art ending the show.  Sorry Mr. Bell.

Well, hopefully nobody here feels like throwing "The Duke" or any other quasi-critical poster out with the bathwater on the basis of them being a troll or troll-like. Myself, I only started posting here as a result of this latest series of events and I am generally skeptical (not to mention, confused) about what's going on, but I hope things are somehow resolved in a positive way.

I don't think posters (and there are some) who right now are trying to give Art or the show as much unquestioning support as possible are necessarily doing either any favors. I think it's better for both if we express reasonable questions and doubts and try to establish a narrative that's consistent, plausible and believable. Whether or not Art ever broadcasts again, people need that kind of foundation going forward -- and I'm guessing Art does too.

[Bobbysaltereg0]

Oh and friday night after Art got off the line, I could hear him in the back round laugh for a quick second. If you go back to the show, Heather asks guest about Florida going under water and you can hear him chuckle.. then it happened again a few minutes later

[chefist]

Ramona was as responsible for the early and continued success is C2C as Art was...Art needed her to guide him...bring him back to Earth...I believe Art hasn't had that type of sounding board/check and balance since she passed...

[malachi.martini]

Well, hopefully nobody here feels like throwing "The Duke" or any other critical poster out with the bathwater on the basis of them being a troll or troll-like. Myself, I only started posting here as a result of this latest series of events and I am generally skeptical (not to mention, confused) about what's going on, but I hope things are somehow resolved in a positive way.

I don't think posters (and there are some) who right now are trying to give Art or the show as much unquestioning support as possible are necessarily doing either any favors. I think it's better for both if we express reasonable questions and doubts and try to establish a narrative that's consistent, plausible and believable. Whether or not Art ever broadcasts again, people need that kind of foundation going forward -- and I'm guessing Art does too.

You're swell Pi.

[The General]

If heather is the new host then who took her spot as producer?

[norland2424]

Who is that anyway?

[chefist]

Who is that anyway?

You sir have failed BG...

[Element 115]

Does anyone know anything about her? I mean how did a studio get set up for her where ever she is at so fast? Where is she from and how did she even get involved.

No idea, ask her. She's here on bellgab as Redacted.

[malachi.martini]

Ramona was as responsible for the early and continued success is C2C as Art was...Art needed her to guide him...bring him back to Earth...I believe Art hasn't had that type of sounding board/check and balance since she passed...

Plausible. If anyone could check Art's haphazard courting of drama, it'd be sweet Ramona.

[trostol]

Who is that anyway?

Scotty don'ts lol

[norland2424]

You sir have failed BG...

I know thats the websites psychical icon, lol never knew who it was tho.

[Richard Groyper]

Well, hopefully nobody here feels like throwing "The Duke" or any other quasi-critical poster out with the bathwater on the basis of them being a troll or troll-like. Myself, I only started posting here as a result of this latest series of events and I am generally skeptical (not to mention, confused) about what's going on, but I hope things are somehow resolved in a positive way.

I don't think posters (and there are some) who right now are trying to give Art or the show as much unquestioning support as possible are necessarily doing either any favors. I think it's better for both if we express reasonable questions and doubts and try to establish a narrative that's consistent, plausible and believable. Whether or not Art ever broadcasts again, people need that kind of foundation going forward -- and I'm guessing Art does too.

Serious question for the thread: Am I a troll?