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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'>Hi Tim,<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I haven't heard from you lately. Have you gotten permission from your program director to read the following statement on </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>your radio show this week?: <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 12pt;">"you seem to have attracted a critical mass of assholes </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 12pt;">to yourself so far, and not much </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">else."</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">You gave me your permission to read it. But I don't want to get you in trouble. So I'm copying this to your general manager: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">gm (at) kzyx.org. Just in case it slipped your mind. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">If you can't get permission for me to read that statement, maybe you can</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">read it. Or else explain to your listening audience why you can't.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3">Sincerely,</font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3">Scott M. Peterson</font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font size="3">Mendocino</font></span></div><div><div><br></div><div><br><div>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - </div><div><br></div><div><pre style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Hi Tim,
As I understand it, you're giving me advance permission to read the following excerpt
on your next KZYX radio show: "you seem to have attracted a critical mass of assholes
to yourself so far, and not much else." All I need now is advance permission from your
program director or manager. As I'm sure you know, it's KZYX policy. On page eighteen
of the KZYX Station Handbook here:
<a href="http://media.kzyx.org/mp3/Policies/KZYX%20Programmer%20Handbook.pdf">http://media.kzyx.org/mp3/Policies/KZYX%20Programmer%20Handbook.pdf</a>
It's item number three: "Any program material containing 'sensitive language' must be
cleared in writing with the PD or manager before being aired." I wasn't sure what was
included in 'sensitive language.' So I looked it up. At the U.S. Congress. Right here:
<a href="https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hr3687/BILLS-108hr3687ih.pdf">https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hr3687/BILLS-108hr3687ih.pdf</a>
As you can see at line nine, saying the word 'asshole' on the air is a federal offense.
So you gave me permission to commit a crime on your radio show. Nice. Just make
sure you get permission from your manager for that too. I'm not sure who that is
now. I can't keep up with all the management turnover there these days.
If you're thinking there's a safe harbor for that word, you might take a peek at that
Station Handbook. At the end of the paragraph titled, 'INDECENCY.' Where it says,
"As of this writing there is NO 'safe harbor' at any time of day, however." I'm sure
you already knew that. This is just to refresh your memory.
The subject I'd like to talk about is something you seem to know something about.
In fact, you mentioned it in the same post: "I don't know if i'm more irked by cyber-
bullies, or by their sexual fantasies .. this latest headcase seems primed for both."
So I'd like to cover cyberbullies, their sexual fantasies and headcases. If you don't
mind.
Before we do, make sure to review page eighteen of your Station Handbook. Under
the paragraph titled, 'ON-AIR 'PERSONAL ATTACK'. Where it says, "According to the
FCC, a Personal Attack occurs when, during the discussion of a controversial issue of
public importance, programming is broadcast that attacks the honesty, character,
integrity, or like personal qualities of a person or group." And -- by the way -- that
applies to your other guest(s). That's covered in the last paragraph on page nine.
Where it says, "You are responsible for the conduct, both on and off air, of anyone
you bring into the studio." So if there actually are any on-air personal attacks, you'll
be taking the blame for them. No matter who does the attacking.
I'd also like to discuss your views on handling hateful people. And exactly what you
meant by this: "i know it means work to keep haters in check -- or lose them if they
can't throw a towel over it." I didn't see anything like that in the Station Handbook.
Maybe you can write a handbook on it.
I'm really looking forward to discussing these subjects on your radio show. But as
Mr./Ms. SM advises, be certain to back your contentions up with facts. And make
sure to follow the Station Handbook while you're doing it.
Sincerely,
Scott M. Peterson
Mendocino
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please do. you seem quite the expert on everything, can you
handle public rejection? not from the host, but from other
callers? btw, call earlier in the show for a bigger audience.
maybe we can raise some silent dough...
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