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lookofthedraw

Slurmsy wrote: »

Exactly. It was just a friend, hardly fair to the guy. If it's true then I'm sure the radio people handled it. And if they don't, then again it's their own problem. Don't work for the station, don't care about it really. All socities have these kinds of issues, it up to the people within them to deal with it.

Slurmsy you can rest assured they will. And if it is true, they may yet be thanking you.

gizmo

*sigh*

Right, I'm not sure how or why this thread got derailed but I don't think I've ever had to delete as many posts in one thread. Anyway, the comments made earlier about a member of the DCUFM team were libelous and have hence been removed, all threads relating to those comments have also been removed. I've also removed some of the shit posting, flaming and spam so lets see can we get the thread back on track.

I've had to warn some of you about your attitude on this forum before and I'm disappointed to see it still hasn't sunk in. Either way, consider this your last warning.

lookofthedraw

gizmo wrote: »

*sigh*

Right, I'm not sure how or why this thread got derailed but I don't think I've ever had to delete as many posts in one thread. Anyway, the comments made earlier about a member of the DCUFM team were libelous and have hence been removed, all threads relating to those comments have also been removed. I've also removed some of the shit posting, flaming and spam so lets see can we get the thread back on track.

I've had to warn some of you about your attitude on this forum before and I'm disappointed to see it still hasn't sunk in. Either way, consider this your last warning.

About time - what I am totally dismayed at is the fact it took so long for the libel to be removed. Were the mods just sitting back watching the fun unfold? As much as it is clearly obvious users have no clue about libel law I would have expected a much quicker response - considering the noise about the post in the real world......I think the mods of this forum should equally take note an institution such like what boards.ie has become to many is not for their personal entertainment either.

That all said, I loved the election coverage done by DCUFM.....great to see more student focused current affairs.....but I do prefer the more high-brow current affairs that you do cover......nice going on Paul Gogarty and the Tuition Fees documentary was excellent.

thusspakeblixa

lookofthedraw wrote: »

That all said, I loved the election coverage done by DCUFM.....great to see more student focused current affairs.....but I do prefer the more high-brow current affairs that you do cover......nice going on Paul Gogarty and the Tuition Fees documentary was excellent.

Thanks, I'm Assistant Producer on the Current Affairs Show and it's really heartening to hear positive feedback.
Keep listening, we're sure to have more big names on every week.

riemann

thusspakeblixa wrote: »

Thanks, I'm Assistant Producer on the Current Affairs Show and it's really heartening to hear positive feedback.
Keep listening, we're sure to have more big names on every week.

I think you are terrible.

Give it up.

yellowcurl

riemann wrote: »

I think you are terrible.

Give it up.

Seriously, if you supposedly hate dcufm so much, why on earth do you keep bothering to post about it? Would it not just be easier to move on and find something that you're actually interested in?

Dcufm is a college radio station. Of course there's going to be hiccups along the way, it's all part of the learning process. It's a bit naive of people to assume that everything will run smoothly during it's first few years. I think they've made a great effort this year and am looking forward to see all new ideas that they come up with.

lookofthedraw

Let me say this to all who participate in DCUFM and indeed the College View.

The likes of those who offer little or no constructive criticism should not be engaged.

The people of both the college view and DCUFM are not arrogant enough to believe that what they are producing is perfect. They believe that they must continually strive to improve themselves, and this ethos has shown to be evident in the continuing improvement of quality in both the College View and DCUFM.
You are doing a bang up job, and every week, (and every issue) you continue to improve.
These individuals should be of no consequence to you. Their ranting simply white noise.

loumac

lookofthedraw wrote: »

Let me say this to all who participate in DCUFM and indeed the College View.

The likes of those who offer little or no constructive criticism should not be engaged.

The people of both the college view and DCUFM are not arrogant enough to believe that what they are producing is perfect. They believe that they must continually strive to improve themselves, and this ethos has shown to be evident in the continuing improvement of quality in both the College View and DCUFM.
You are doing a bang up job, and every week, (and every issue) you continue to improve.
These individuals should be of no consequence to you. Their ranting simply white noise.

Olé olé olé ole, olé, olé!

Daysha

lookofthedraw wrote: »

About time - what I am totally dismayed at is the fact it took so long for the libel to be removed. Were the mods just sitting back watching the fun unfold? As much as it is clearly obvious users have no clue about libel law I would have expected a much quicker response - considering the noise about the post in the real world......I think the mods of this forum should equally take note an institution such like what boards.ie has become to many is not for their personal entertainment either.

Do you really expect the 2 mods to be on boards 24/7? They have lives too you know.

gizmo

lookofthedraw wrote: »

About time - what I am totally dismayed at is the fact it took so long for the libel to be removed. Were the mods just sitting back watching the fun unfold? As much as it is clearly obvious users have no clue about libel law I would have expected a much quicker response - considering the noise about the post in the real world......I think the mods of this forum should equally take note an institution such like what boards.ie has become to many is not for their personal entertainment either.

The reason for the delay was because, like most other students around this time of year, we're bogged down with our own coursework and can't keep a constant eye on the forums. This is where the Report Post button comes in handy as, if another user uses this function, then the mods will be informed of the offending post straight away.

Also lookofthedraw, your posting on this thread thus far as only been of a slightly better standard than some of the people you're having a go at. In the future, report posts that offend you and do not, under any circumstances, make threats to other posters. You're rant above is also not worth the screen space it's taking up so I've edited your post down to the only relevant section within it.

Now, either get back onto the topic or I'll simply lock the thread to prevent any more shit posting on the forum, thanks.

mehfesto2

What an odd thread.

1. Nobody raised the point that the radio station was mainly run by Communication/Journo students because they are the ones you'd imagine have the most interest in it. They obviously want to be there - nobody's making them!

I mean would nobody else be a little confused if say the Islamic Soc was run by the newly proposed Atheist Society, no? Surely a society/club should be run by people who are highly interested in it - it'd fall flat on it's arse otherwise.

2. Arguments were all over the shop here: Too much music, not enough talk, too much talk, Music is too similar, Gaza is irrelevant to students(?!), all students save the 19-20 females dont like pop music, Place is run by the same people... Good luck to the OP trying to get the constructive criticism he asked for initially.

But I feel that other than the obvious troll in the thread here, the main issue was that people felt the music didn't cater to all tastes.

I'd propose that DCUFM make some other shows that are to be aired later at night - so that at least you can't say you don't cater for everone.

Sure lookit Spin1038 - they keep the necessary Irish show early on Sunday mornings when their listenership is generally low anyway. You could have talk shows and rock shows on after 6 - like the way Today FM do it. If people complain that it doesn't suit them then, then at least it's not your problem - you've done all you can.

But fair pla to you all on trying. It's easy to sit here and waffle, but how mnay would actually spend their free time trying to make something worthwhile out of nothing?

Grudaire

mehfesto2 wrote: »

Sure lookit Spin1038 - they keep the necessary Irish show early on Sunday mornings when their listenership is generally low anyway. You could have talk shows and rock shows on after 6 - like the way Today FM do it. If people complain that it doesn't suit them then, then at least it's not your problem - you've done all you can.

Hey - I listen/wake up to that show!

I think DCUFM should move to having more podcasts, because you're not going to suit everyone's tastes all the time, and everytime I've tuned in it's really not been to my taste. I would go and listen to a show that I did like, but It'd have to be whenever I had time to listen to it as well...

mehfesto2

Cliste wrote: »

Hey - I listen/wake up to that show!

I think DCUFM should move to having more podcasts, because you're not going to suit everyone's tastes all the time, and everytime I've tuned in it's really not been to my taste. I would go and listen to a show that I did like, but It'd have to be whenever I had time to listen to it as well...

Yeah, but you're obviously a gaelgoir (or however it's spelt) - lookit yer sig.! The average Spin listener isn't!



But podcasts would be a great idea - Sure Ricky Gervais and Russel Brand had ten times the listeners than they would've because of their podcasts!
...They could be sponsored and all - wuick way of making a buck!

Slurmsy

mehfesto2 wrote: »

1. Nobody raised the point that the radio station was mainly run by Communication/Journo students because they are the ones you'd imagine have the most interest in it. They obviously want to be there - nobody's making them!

I think some people feel that unless they are Communication/Journo students then they wouldn't be "allowed" to get involved with the station. Complete nonsense though.

lookofthedraw

Slurmsy wrote: »

I think some people feel that unless they are Communication/Journo students then they wouldn't be "allowed" to get involved with the station. Complete nonsense though.

Precisely. The venemous bile that is being produced by some of the users here in relation to who can and cannot participate in DCUFM is complete rubbish.

I know of at least 3 non-jounrno/communications students that are involved in the station.

I suppose it doesn't help that most emails that go out are just sent to the Journo/Comms students. Something they should look into next year.

In relation to mehfesto's comments - I think they have merit.

DCUFM should look at having alternative music shows like it did in Semester 1. I am sick of the breakfast / afternoon show. I don't know why we have to listen to it for three hours.

I understand maybe two hours - as there is indeed a listenership for it, but all these posters and CD' for just one show - even if is the flagship DCUFM show, is a bit much.

I would like to see more music discussion shows with people with knowledge of not just the latest pop charts but alternative music, dance, traditional, classic etc. There is a market out there......it just needs to be marketed right.

Would Marketing students not get involved in that end (or of course any end) of DCUFM? They could really get the message out there and get great experience for their CV!!! Which is, if one was to listen to the dribble vomited by some people here, is what DCUFM is all about!!!

*shadow*

The station is definitely getting better but I do agree that there should be a wider range of shows next year to cater for all tastes in music, eg Best of the 80s/60's/90's, Pop, Rock, Heavy Metal, a request hour ect. This would certainly get more students involved, What young person wouldn't want to sit arround and listen to their favourite music. A bigger plus when you can put that on a cv. I'd be on for doing the a show on 60s/80's music ect , in fact Id possibly 'kill' someone to do it. People should start putting ideas forward now so that interviews ect can be carried out so it wont be an issue whereby the radio will take 3mths to get up and running when we get back in September. The only way we can make this station great is if the students of Dcu co-operate and despite some of the negative comments I know that at the end of the day we would all like a station that we could get involved with and be proud of

lookofthedraw

I think what the station needs are as follows:

1. A formal management sructure, accountable to MPS
2. Hold a public meeting of interested parties in terms of radio content
3. A strategic plan to:
A. Increase listenership
B. Increase transparency
C. Develop structures
D. Develop a training plan for those working in the station.
E. Increase participation and decrease staff turnover
F. Develop crossover guides so that there is never brain drain

Thoughts on this anyone?

cosmiccreepers

While interested in DCUFM to communicate different music to the student body it is with great sadness to say that it sucks.

Gossip,trash and shameless self promotion of the self styled manager are the order of the day.

Where are the free thinking students?? where is the full spectrum of music? gossip and trash talk has it's place but please do something different.

DCUFM is the whiney little pup of 98fm with a format so hackneyed it is funny,but not haha funny.

Your audience is comprised of free thinking people don't force this banal,commerical tripe down their throats it is an insult on the ears to listen to the smug morning crew, as read in another post the hub is empty in the mornings, how will DCFM become the best uni radio station around if it sounds like something else.

AND..

Why did they pay for pro voice overs when the H.G building has radio students looking for some experience and why pay a photographer to picture the"team" when again there is a photo soc and many photography students.

is there training for other members of dcufm to schedual shows or is under the complete control of the manager??

Ahh it has so much promise but is being let down by copying a dull format.

cosmiccreepers

100% correct the iron fist of the manager needs to be openend to the students

2-D Man

Deleted User wrote: »

DCU FM is just the college view but for communications students which is all very well and good but it just has nothing of interest for me as I am not wanting experience in it for my CV...

Good point about the role of manager. Also, what was with all the shows getting cut for semester 2?

Also, is the students involvement limited to presenting or do students do the background technical work as well?

Just to point out, Chris was not the manager for the past two years, Mark from CS3 was (although didn't see much of him this semester, probably because he's in final year) but he put in a lot of the ground work and himself and Graeme Butler were the two people who saved MPS last year. Chris was the programmes officer although it appeared with Mark and Michael (tech guy) busy he assumed control.

I also note that Chris ran for both Station Manager and Programmes Officer this year and didn't get either.

cosmiccreepers

2-D Man wrote: »

Just to point out, Chris was not the manager for the past two years, Mark from CS3 was (although didn't see much of him this semester, probably because he's in final year) but he put in a lot of the ground work and himself and Graeme Butler were the two people who saved MPS last year. Chris was the programmes officer although it appeared with Mark and Michael (tech guy) busy he assumed control.

I also note that Chris ran for both Station Manager and Programmes Officer this year and didn't get either.

It's about shameless promotion just look at the dcufm website it is geared up to the morning crew only.

What happened to the blues show and decked? different music and people who wanted a laugh but not to smooze their radio personalities all over us!!

2-D Man

cosmiccreepers wrote: »

It's about shameless promotion just look at the dcufm website it is geared up to the morning crew only.

What happened to the blues show and decked? different music and people who wanted a laugh but not to smooze their radio personalities all over us!!

You're right.

Personally loved the Blues show and deck-ed was good also.

let's hope the new Programmes officer makes some changes.

2-D Man

Also just looked at the DCU FM website and you're right.

He only appears to be promoting his own show. What a joke.

I think Chris deffered a year in order to work at the station, that's why he was around far more than the others.

Does anybody else remember the massive argument on the old dcu-life board between Mark and Chris, were Mark said something like "it seems certain staff members of this radio station are more interested in self promotion than what's good for the station"???

I'm pretty sure that was why the other staff and the MPS committe weren't around as this resulted in a falling out betwen them and Chris because he wanted to do it "his way". Sure he's even on here posting under "DCU FM Manager" and he's not even the manager, he's head of programmes.

That being said Chris did put in a lot of work in helping get DCU FM up and running and the staff over the last to years - Graeme, Jack, Mark, Chris and Mick all deserve a lot of credit for getting a studio, new equipment and funding..

Anyway as I said lets hope the new programmes officer has a good head on him.

Tony.Time

2-D Man wrote: »

You're right.

Personally loved the Blues show and deck-ed was good also.

let's hope the new Programmes officer makes some changes.

Well he apparently said that he will be opening up the programme schedule up to everyone for suggestions.

2-D Man

Tony.Time wrote: »

Well he apparently said that he will be opening up the programme schedule up to everyone for suggestions.

Good news.

Could you tell me the name of the new staff (Station Manager, Programmes and Tech?)

Tony.Time

Well I had to get the list of a friend as apparently the PRO-elect doesn't know his own team for next year.....

Station Manager - Dennis McEvoy - JR 1
Programmes Officer - Alan Regan - JR 1
News Director - Stephen Conlon - CS 1
DCUFM PRO - Jess Fraser 1st year (not sure what class)

The Technical Officer has been removed. Apparently the new staff have a high level fo knowledge of how the station operates and will be giving training. Also I'm told that the team have the power to assign new positions in order to delegate the work load.

More exciting Dennis McEvoy said in his speech that he will be appointing additional assistant managers.

2-D Man

Tony.Time wrote: »

Well I had to get the list of a friend as apparently the PRO-elect doesn't know his own team for next year.....

Station Manager - Dennis McEvoy - JR 1
Programmes Officer - Alan Regan - JR 1
News Director - Stephen Conlon - CS 1
DCUFM PRO - Jess Fraser 1st year (not sure what class)

The Technical Officer has been removed. Apparently the new staff have a high level fo knowledge of how the station operates and will be giving training. Also I'm told that the team have the power to assign new positions in order to delegate the work load.

More exciting Dennis McEvoy said in his speech that he will be appointing additional assistant managers.

That's good. Dennis is a sound fella. Don't know Alan personally but I'm sure he'll do a good job as long as he doesn't fall into the trap of previous programmes officers. It's good to see they are all first years too which means hopefully they will be staying on for a while as newer faces come in.

I know Mark (the old station manager) and he's sound so if Dennis needs anything he should get on to him before the end of term. The new team should arrange a meeting and ensure that they get the low down on everything from licenses, equipment etc and receive all the keys, licenses, guarantees and IMRO info because I know from sitting on the MPS committee in previous yeas that it was the lack of continuity which happened during station change overs that fecked the place up.

So which other position (station manager, programmes & ______) will be sitting on the MPS committee??

Tony.Time

All of them sit on it as far as I know

thusspakeblixa

Tony.Time wrote: »

DCUFM PRO - Jess Fraser 1st year (not sure what class)

Jess Fraser is CS2 afaik

Diarmsquid

She's CS1