Art Bell Quits Dark Matter

[malachi.martini]

I'm just here trying to talk to people like you and make you realize that this isn't anyone's fault but Art's and most people are easy to talk to. Blindly loyal people like yourself, well you won't even see the opposing viewpoint, and that is what is frustrating.

I appreciate this, some of the mouthbreathers here are incapable of registering legitimate criticism.  Not much to do about that but chuckle when Art posts some dumb shit and they all panic, SOMEONE CALL HIM HES GOING TO KILL HIMSELF DEPRESSION ISN'T FUNNY.

[IcicleTrepan]

Who likes looking for signs in tea leaves?

OMG

[jblank]

I appreciate this, some of the mouthbreathers here are incapable of registering legitimate criticism.  Not much to do about that but chuckle when Art posts some dumb shit and they all panic, SOMEONE CALL HIM HES GOING TO KILL HIMSELF DEPRESSION ISN'T FUNNY.

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[aldousburbank]

Who likes looking for signs in tea leaves?

Tea Be Announced?

[jazmunda]

http://artbell.com/

Thursday is TBA.

Not a replay. A TBA.

So. . .

If its not a known replay, either they are canceling the replay or art may have hinted to someone that he may as well just do his show again and drudge through it.

Why else would it be TBA?

Am I missing something?

Just playing devil's advocate here but TBA could mean that there isn't even a replay of Dark Matter. Perhaps DM will be pulled from the lineup.

[jblank]

http://artbell.com/

Thursday is TBA.

Not a replay. A TBA.

So. . .

If its not a known replay, either they are canceling the replay or art may have hinted to someone that he may as well just do his show again and drudge through it.

Why else would it be TBA?

Am I missing something?

Someone posted earlier that the show has been replaced as of Friday night, so it could be that the TBA is indicative of them not knowing whether a replay will air, or alternate programming will air.

[guildnavigator]

Tea Be Announced?

Tea Be Delicious.

[aldousburbank]

Tea Be Delicious.

Totally bud, awesome!

[IcicleTrepan]

Just playing devil's advocate here but TBA could mean that there isn't even a replay of Dark Matter. Perhaps DM will be pulled from the lineup.

aww.. killjoy..   just kidding.  It's certainly probable :/  I did get crazy excited for a minute tho.

[tertiaryimam]

I'm thinking art has probably realized by now his actions were a little hasty, and the fact that this is giving George a big win must be grating on him severely.

Think about it --- if you just gave an easy win to your arch-nemesis, and made him (or her) look immeasurably better in the process --- wouldn't you be seriously considering everything you thought and did in the past few weeks?

Art knows he doesn't need to do a call in show. Art knows his non-compete has royally screwed him out of doing anything for the next two years. Art knows he signed a contract. Art knows George Noory's mustache is now fully erect 24/7. Art knows --- perhaps --- that he wants to be on the air, hell or high water. He's probably bored out of his whits, puttering around his house, smoking e-cigs, staring at his cats, with nothing to do but . . . what? What is there to do???

[SillyFruit]

My goodness I was watching a show on the DVR with my child Bride and come back to this?  Of course I am not going to commit sewerpipe, I said all that tounge in cheek and I did not say anything that was not said here and over and over, spread out over 106 pages or so. My skin as I age is indeed getting thinner but my public skin has never been thicker. I just thought you would like to see how the same words used here would sound coming from me. I have not changed my mind about free streaming and intend to make it a reality one way or the other. I have asked Sirius to allow me to act as a Private Broadcaster, then as other shows do, I could stay on Sirius and would be free to stream all I want.
If they go for that all will be well, It would mean no pay from Sirius but I am good with that, I do not need the money. If Sirius says no, then I will, at the first opportunity stream from artbell.com.

Again, I am sorry that some people invested in a radio or a stream and if a deal is not reached will have lost out. You do not know what
was going on behind the scenes for those six Weeks and if you did I think you might understand, or considering the makeup of some of this
group perhaps not, but I was trying to act in the interest of the listener, not myself.

I still love this board. There is something about the core group that is somewhat loveable and I still feel that way, I do know trolls when I see them, and I can guess where they slime in from. I am toying with the idea of new hours for the show....

There is only one good way to proceed and that is with a better product. That is what I intend to do.


                                                                                                                                                  Art

Art,
So glad that you will be returning to radio in some form. I did have problems with the timeouts on the Sirius radio I bought just to listen to you on Dark Matter. However, I learned to deal with it and in no way could I believe you would leave the show because of that. Know more was going on and do hope you and Sirius come together soon. We miss you and want you back. Listened to George and wonder what you thought of it. I can truly understand how politics is a career he aspires to. Love your show, Art. All the best to the AB clan. Millions of Roswells!

[IcicleTrepan]

wait a sec too.. did the text of this change as well? :

We are sorry that Dark Matter on SiriusXM has come to an abrupt end. We'll examine our options and may be able to return in a different format and medium.

We have already identified many ways to bring a LIVE stream to you, it's now just a contractual issue. Stay tuned...

In the mean time, ArtBell.com will still operate as long as financially possible, hoping for a workable solution to bring Art back to you, soon. Keep checking back here often.

[aldousburbank]

Someone posted earlier that the show has been replaced as of Friday night, so it could be that the TBA is indicative of them not knowing whether a replay will air, or alternate programming will air.

Hopefully MV interviewing Art and George. Like Dr. Phil, but funnier, and with more hair.

[bateman]

Don't listen to stern, wouldn't know?

Opie and Anthony had a laugh about Art canceling two shows during the short run.

"No phone lines, no show... That's great."

"His back locked up so he canceled the show.  Oh man, I'm adding that to my excuse list.  That's a good one.  Hey my back locked up....  That's beautiful."

lol

Listening now. Hilarious.

http://youtu.be/PtlygtPXJR8

[guildnavigator]

wait a sec too.. did the text of this change as well? :

We are sorry that Dark Matter on SiriusXM has come to an abrupt end. We'll examine our options and may be able to return in a different format and medium.

We have already identified many ways to bring a LIVE stream to you, it's now just a contractual issue. Stay tuned...

In the mean time, ArtBell.com will still operate as long as financially possible, hoping for a workable solution to bring Art back to you, soon. Keep checking back here often.

yeah that's different

[malachi.martini]

I'm thinking art has probably realized by now his actions were a little hasty, and the fact that this is giving George a big win must be grating on him severely.

Think about it --- if you just gave an easy win to your arch-nemesis, and made him (or her) look immeasurably better in the process --- wouldn't you be seriously considering everything you thought and did in the past few weeks?

Art knows he doesn't need to do a call in show. Art knows his non-compete has royally screwed him out of doing anything for the next two years. Art knows he signed a contract. Art knows George Noory's mustache is now fully erect 24/7. Art knows --- perhaps --- that he wants to be on the air, hell or high water. He's probably bored out of his whits, puttering around his house, smoking e-cigs, staring at his cats, with nothing to do but . . . what? What is there to do???

Being demonstrating his hold over the malcontents here?  I dunno, host a show?

[aldousburbank]

yeah that's different

So Keef still has a job?

[lonevoice]

I'm waiting.....

Try holding your breath until you turn blue. 

[rarlsatan]

wait a sec too.. did the text of this change as well? :

We are sorry that Dark Matter on SiriusXM has come to an abrupt end. We'll examine our options and may be able to return in a different format and medium.

We have already identified many ways to bring a LIVE stream to you, it's now just a contractual issue. Stay tuned...

In the mean time, ArtBell.com will still operate as long as financially possible, hoping for a workable solution to bring Art back to you, soon. Keep checking back here often.

He may have added that bit to stop people from emailing him ideas on how to stream the show live.

[tertiaryimam]

Art bell just logged in.

[jazmunda]

Definitely different text to what what was there before.

Seems like this is in the hands of the lawyers.

Gives me a little bit of hope.

[tertiaryimam]

Art bell, I know you're reading this --- have you reconsidered? We need to know about that TBA!

[alleyrulez]

Art, just make up with Sirius already.

stop the hemorrhaging while you still can.

[jazmunda]

Art bell just logged in.

Do you have a google alert for that? How are people being alerted to Art's presence here or are you just checking the Who's Online list constantly?

[tertiaryimam]

Do you have a google alert for that? How are people being alerted to Art's presence here or are you just checking the Who's Online list constantly?

Checking online constantly.

For art.

[Eddie Coyle]

Amen!

90%+ of doing a good job is showing up on time.

I'm sure Art's dad told him this as a kid... maybe he's forgotten, but he doesn't need a job so he can do whatever strikes his fancy, it's for the lisseners' of course.

When Art says "for the lisseners'" it's all good for the sycophants, but let Dave say it and he catches shit forever. On the other hand Art does a good job when hes bothered to show up, Dave... not so much. 

          I think Noory can look in a mirror and say "you know, I could be replaced" and that motivates him to at least show up. He may not perform to anybody's level of satisfaction, but at least he keeps the line moving.

         I don't think Art has Noory's level of introspection in this area. Egads!

[dan7800]

I just logged into AB.com

I got a message on the page saying "Testing Potential LIVE Streaming Solution…In Cool"



http://live.artbell.com:8303/stream


http://artbell.com/testing-a-potential-live-streaming-solution/

[shell88]

God. There's no way he'll wade through the crap of the last 20 pages. I hope he comes straight here.

[tertiaryimam]

Art,

What do we need to do to get you back on the air?

A kickstarter to pay off your noncompete? A cafepress place with "FREE ART BELL" t-shirts? Protests outside the Sirius headquarters in Washington D.C.?

Let us know. We'll do it. All is forgiven. All is absolved. We needed to vent, sure, but now that the dust has settled I think we all realize what a terrible loss this has been. You can understand saying and doing things out of anger. But, in the end, there is only one art bell. And only one audience. And they need eachother.

God bless you art. Do the right thing.

[alleyrulez]

All is forgiven. All is absolved.

agreed.

I officially no longer have a backbone.