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Now ye're talking - to Christmas FM!

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  • #102
    Cathmandooo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,324 ✭✭✭✭Cathmandooo


    Thanks Ronan to you and all the team, I'm delighted to have Christmas FM back on my radio.

    What are the different ways to donate?


  • #103
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Can you give us any idea how much you have to pay in royalties each Christmas?

    The royalties on some classical music can be extortionate I believe. How do you get round that?


  • #104
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    What happens to the Studio the other 11 months of the year?


  • #105
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Cathmandooo wrote: »
    Thanks Ronan to you and all the team, I'm delighted to have Christmas FM back on my radio.

    What are the different ways to donate?

    So you can text in a dedication which costs €2 Text XMAS followed by a space and then your message to 50300. The proceeds go directly to Temple Street or visit our website and make a donation there:

    https://www.templestreet.ie/Christmasfm/


  • #106
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Recorded this a few days ago and had hoped to have time to edit it down with other clips, but its been a busy week so here's a Studio Tour in its unedited form.



  • #107
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Gloomtastic! wrote: »
    Can you give us any idea how much you have to pay in royalties each Christmas?

    The royalties on some classical music can be extortionate I believe. How do you get round that?

    I've no idea of figures, that's looked after by someone on a higher branch of the tree than I :)

    But the reason we have corporate sponsors is because they cover the costs of running the station so that all donations can go to our charity partner.


  • #108
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Loughc wrote: »
    What happens to the Studio the other 11 months of the year?

    It's there all year round, Ballsbridge Hotel have been very generous in that way. Because it was taking a long time to put up and take down. In its previous life i think it was a supply / storage room as its out of the way.

    In the off season it gets used for the Christmas FM training courses for people wanting to do a course in Radio and maybe becoming a volunteer. We also prep some of the pre-recorded bits.

    Ofcourse it runs the online stream all year round. And then when we had the big snow in we were able to get back on air with just a days prep for our ChristMARCH revival that we had on SnowDay 2018.

    I've been thinking I might get into podcasting as the Studio would be perfect for that when not in use. In theory we could rent it out for that purpose to help fund the next year to make the coverage even better.

    So basically we are always looking for Ideas.


  • #109
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Meet some of the People at the top of the Christmas FM tree.



    Some references to posts here :)


  • #110
    Hazys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,510 ✭✭✭Hazys


    Do you have any stats on what are the most played songs? If so, what were the top 10 most played songs last year?


  • #111
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    ChristmasFM: Ronan wrote: »
    I've been thinking I might get into podcasting as the Studio would be perfect for that when not in use. In theory we could rent it out for that purpose to help fund the next year to make the coverage even better.

    That's a fantastic idea! I might finally take the plunge and setup the Boards Christmas Forum Podcast we've longed discussed previously. :pac:


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  • #112
    connemara man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,773 ✭✭✭connemara man


    What's the song you'd like to take off rotation?


  • #113
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Hazys wrote: »
    Do you have any stats on what are the most played songs? If so, what were the top 10 most played songs last year?

    So it doesn't really work in the way that if its a good song people tune in, thats more based on time of day. But we do see the upvotes on the online streaming and We see the texts coming asking for songs.

    I think nearly everyone can guess the most played songs without looking at the data... Its the typical Mariah Carey, Pogues, Shakin Stevens' etc.


  • #114
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    connemara man wrote: »
    What's the song you'd like to take off rotation?

    See the way we work isn't democratic. People volunteer for roles and then are responsible for that. As such I wouldn't ever publicly be giving anyone negative feedback on their work (nor is it my place to have unsolicited performance reviews, I'm not that high up the organisational tree) but I will say that I think, on balance they get it right and hugely appreciate how much work they put in. Garvan isn't joking in the above video where he says he barely sleeps in December, there are a massive amount of hours needed to keep the show on the road.

    The playlist person is in charge of the Brand and Sound of that station. Its not an easy job, as you can see from past posts here. People get angry if you do or don't select a particular song and you can't keep everyone happy all the time.


  • #115
    irlirishkev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭irlirishkev


    Do you effectively have free reign over what songs you can play?

    Or are you restricted in that you get a list of songs from record companies that are fair game, and others that you need to pay extra for, if you catch my drift.

    For example:

    Blue Christmas, by Elvis Presley - Gets played a lot.
    Santa Clause is back in Town by Elvis presley - I've never heard it played.

    Or is it purely down to what you deem to be more popular/listenable.

    (Kudos on the Station btw, it's permanently tuned in over Xmas in our house!)


  • #116
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    irlirishkev wrote: »
    Do you effectively have free reign over what songs you can play?

    Or are you restricted in that you get a list of songs from record companies that are fair game, and others that you need to pay extra for, if you catch my drift.

    Record companies have no say at all. The station programmer has free reign on whats played with a few exceptions that apply to all radio stations - no swearing before 7 etc, must play a certain amount of Irish music etc. Presenters have a limited say in whats played on their program. Usually they will start with a playllst as a guide. We are trying to get away from listener controlled play lists for the majority of the time - primarily to control complaints of songs being over played.

    Many times I've just finished playing Mariah Carey (etc) 30 seconds ago and you'll get texts from people just tuned in.


  • #117
    Scarinae
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 11,362 ✭✭✭✭Scarinae


    Hello from a UK-based listener (until I come home to Ireland for Christmas anyway)

    Are you able to tell how much of the online streaming of Christmas FM comes from abroad?

    Is it mostly the Irish diaspora listening, or do you ever get contacted by/donations from people with no connection to Ireland somehow who heard about it somewhere and tuned in?


  • #118
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Scarinae wrote: »
    Hello from a UK-based listener (until I come home to Ireland for Christmas anyway)

    Are you able to tell how much of the online streaming of Christmas FM comes from abroad?

    Is it mostly the Irish diaspora listening, or do you ever get contacted by/donations from people with no connection to Ireland somehow who heard about it somewhere and tuned in?

    I don't have those stats but its definitely not just Irish people. We've had loads of contacts from people all over the world. Like one year American Support Soldiers were in Afganistan during the war and contacted me during my show for a mention via the ChristmasFM.com website.

    Plenty of times people have no connection to the charity because but just like the atmosphere they make a donation to reciprocate for the little bit of happiness they got from listening in.

    What tends to happen is we get one Christmas fan or Irish ex pat that is excited about Christmas and puts on Christmas Fm in Work and then it spreads by word of mouth. We have great listenership in Australia, USA and Canada.


  • #119
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    What's your single biggest donation over the years?


  • #120
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    eviltwin wrote: »
    What's your single biggest donation over the years?

    I'm not sure to be honest, we had one lady walk into a bank and anonymously (well first name only) donated €5000. Some companies have donated more but its usually in some form of quid-pro-quo in terms of a link up.

    I'd imagine there has been bigger ones but they might go direct to the charity rather than use our website or text line or phone line on donation day to contribute so it doesn't get counted in our totals.

    The vast bulk of the money we raise comes from small transactions and €2 text donations.


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  • #121
    AllForIt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,477 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    It disgusts me that ppl are so charitable around the xmas period and when it's all over it's all forgotten.

    User forum banned for a week for ignoring Mod instruction. If anyone else wants to discuss the merits of Christmas/charity/commercialism - find the appropriate forum, this is not it.


  • #122
    hdowney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,921 ✭✭✭✭hdowney


    I just wanted to say well done to Ronan, all the presenters and other behind the scenes volunteers who work so hard in addition to their day jobs and lives to bring Christmas FM to us every year and raise money for deserving charities. I'll be listening in daily and sending a few texts your way :)


  • #123
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    The look on my 12 year-old son’s face when he got in the car after school yesterday to hear a Christmas song on the radio. He just said ‘Christmas FM?’ with the biggest smile. Priceless!

    Thanks to all! :D


  • #124
    miamee
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,328 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Listening to ChristmasFM here this afternoon :D

    Ronan, when you do a shift on the station are you generally working alone or would there be 2 or 3 people there at a time? I'd imagine it's lots of fun if there are a few of you there per show/shift.


  • #125
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,669 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    Had the station on in the car coming home today, it's grand to hear a bit of xmas music and it's for a very worthy cause.

    I thought this one AMA thread where there couldn't possibly be someone whinging.

    I was wrong.


  • #126
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    miamee wrote: »
    Ronan, when you do a shift on the station are you generally working alone or would there be 2 or 3 people there at a time? I'd imagine it's lots of fun if there are a few of you there per show/shift.

    So I'll stretch this one out to explain how the station runs a bit more and then answer your question too.

    Morning shows, Afternoon and drive time on week days tend to have several people working on that specific show. The presenter, someone doing traffic and helping with texts, competitions etc. Some folks do co-presented shows where they bounce off each other.

    During the day there is a team working in the office, planning promotions, off sites - which you can see through the glass window in the Studio.

    I'm only doing one show a week and then will cover shows last minute if someone is sick or not able to meet the schedule (and i get asked to by the station manager Dan). My show is a Friday evening at 7pm, The chat is less than you'd expect in the morning and its more about up beat music - I'm picturing people getting ready to go out, putting up the Christmas Tree with the kids etc. So for my show its a lot quieter. Presenters aren't permitted to bring in friends or distractions as once you are on air, loads of people ask can they sit in on the show - that wouldn't effect the more seasoned presenters but I do find it distracting and the management can usually tell when someone isn't fully engaged.


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  • #127
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    I'm on air at the moment, To prove it isn't just an act... and to infuriate those who think decorating in November is too much... Check out the radio Attire.

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    IMG_9601-2-e1543609705259.jpg


  • #128
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    How many songs do you have on the database?


  • #129
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Gloomtastic! wrote: »
    How many songs do you have on the database?

    This made me laugh, reminds me of when i used to be a nightclub DJ and people would ask for a song and you'd be polite and say you didn't have it (sometimes i wouldn't have it other times it would be a dance music club and they'd be asking for an inappropriate song or your doing a Wedding and they want you to play I hate you so much right now by Kellis or Your so Vain and dedicate it to the Bride). Then they'd say - we'll I've X thousand songs on my iPod or you can play it off Youtube :D

    I'll answer this question in a round about way again. We build a team, delegate and then that person is responsible for getting everything they need to make it happen. The Top Dog in Star DJs is one of the Founders of Christmas FM.

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    Star DJs is the biggest provider of Professional DJs in Ireland so we are really lucky to have him. As a result we have access to almost every song imaginable and if we didn't they'd have access to get in touch with the record labels and ask for them or just buy them online if they are released - yes that's often how DJs get their music, just like everyone else. Getting the songs isn't the problem, its choosing which ones are suitable for each of the 5 stations.


  • #130
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    Have you really pulled Baby, it's cold outside from your playlist as per a thread on another forum?


  • #131
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    eviltwin wrote: »
    Have you really pulled Baby, it's cold outside from your playlist as per a thread on another forum?

    I’d really like to know the answer to this too please v


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  • #132
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    eviltwin wrote: »
    Have you really pulled Baby, it's cold outside from your playlist as per a thread on another forum?

    Editing a previous post following as this is becoming a bigger issue than it needs to be - boycotts etc are too far.

    Rather than my opinion here's what has happened - the song wasn't popular and we didn't get text requests for it. The song didn't make the cut after 2016 and it wasn't noticed till now when a Journalist pick up that the content was controversial. 20 songs were dropped for this years playlist and used that space to add 20 new songs that he felt was more appropriate. Radio stations rotate songs all the time.


  • #133
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    ChristmasFM: Ronan wrote: »
    Yep its true.

    I'll be honest. I'm completely against this - primarily because i have fond memories of the song and like the tune. To me, if gender neutral, it would be like me asking a friend to stay in the Pub so we can enjoy one more Christmas pint. Just in times gone by.

    However I've seen and been on the end of the complaints last year we got on this. My personal opinion (and not that of ChristmasFM's) is that it's #MeToo movement incorrectly interpreted.

    The Official thinking here is that we'll be open to playing an updated version of this song if someone was to modernise it to not be a male asking a female to reconsider and make it more relevant / easier to explain to kids who listen. Thats not Pro-Feminism in my opinion, but we've loads of other amazing songs we can play and its just not worth the hassle or our focus.

    However i've been on the end of dealing with a person who had a different opinion on this and understand if this was a brand new song its topic wouldn't sit right. That there are lines in it, not in the spirit of Christmas FM. After a while of explaining logic and trying to bring the person around to respecting times gone by, one just gives up and agrees to agree to differ move on. We don't want the focus taken away from Temple Street Children's hospital.

    As you can see form past posts on this thread, some people, even those that wouldn't listen, donate or be the target audience of ChristmasFM have very passionate opinions on what we should do and what others should or shouldn't be hearing.

    Would love to hear everyone else's opinion on if this song should be play listed?

    Thanks for your honest response to this. For me, this is a step too far and though I really enjoyed and supported your station for a number of years I’m out. When people start pandering to this sort of stuff it really pi$$es me off. I see a song that has absolutely no malice in it yet the eternally offended win again. Christmas FM will be removed from my radio presets.


  • #134
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    ChristmasFM: Ronan wrote: »
    Yep its true.

    I'll be honest. I'm completely against this - primarily because i have fond memories of the song and like the tune. To me, if gender neutral, it would be like me asking a friend to stay in the Pub so we can enjoy one more Christmas pint. Just in times gone by.

    However I've seen and been on the end of the complaints last year we got on this. My personal opinion (and not that of ChristmasFM's) is that it's #MeToo movement incorrectly interpreted.

    The Official thinking here is that we'll be open to playing an updated version of this song if someone was to modernise it to not be a male asking a female to reconsider and make it more relevant / easier to explain to kids who listen. Thats not Pro-Feminism in my opinion, but we've loads of other amazing songs we can play and its just not worth the hassle or our focus.

    However i've been on the end of dealing with a person who had a different opinion on this and understand if this was a brand new song its topic wouldn't sit right. That there are lines in it, not in the spirit of Christmas FM. After a while of explaining logic and trying to bring the person around to respecting times gone by, one just gives up and agrees to agree to differ move on. We don't want the focus taken away from Temple Street Children's hospital.

    As you can see form past posts on this thread, some people, even those that wouldn't listen, donate or be the target audience of ChristmasFM have very passionate opinions on what we should do and what others should or shouldn't be hearing.

    Would love to hear everyone else's opinion on if this song should be play listed?


    I don't think you should have removed it but I can understand why you did if you'd had complaints. You're damned if you do and damned if you don't so I feel for you, it's a tough call to make but ultimately it's about the charity and if taking it off the playlist means more focus on Temple Street then fair enough.

    I'm still going to listen and support the work cause the kids who will benefit are what really matters here.


  • #135
    RedXIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,460 ✭✭✭RedXIV


    Cork Lass wrote: »
    Thanks for your honest response to this. For me, this is a step too far and though I really enjoyed and supported your station for a number of years I’m out. When people start pandering to this sort of stuff it really pi$$es me off. I see a song that has absolutely no malice in it yet the eternally offended win again. Christmas FM will be removed from my radio presets.

    Rather than ignoring the station which does bring fantastic joy and excitement to my household full of kids, I'd challenge the people of Ireland to fight back against this a bit. Simply put, ask people if they will put their money where their mouth is. If the song is played, donate with a text. If people want the PC thing to end, making the song that someone complained about the highest earning jingle would make it very hard for Christmas FM to justify removing.

    At the end of the day, we're trying to earn money for charity. That's the goal to move towards in my mind. Even if they just scheduled it once, gave a bit of notice so people could plan for it and then boom, get a win against PC madness :)


  • #136
    December2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,695 ✭✭✭December2012


    Im happy its gone. Its a weird song that makes me personally feel uncomfortable. When I listen to Christmas FM I want to feel happiness and sentiment with my children. Not feeling "a bit ewwwww....inappropriate". I don't like hearing about being cajoled or convinced into situations I don't like. It spoils my mood.

    There are loads of great Christmas songs, and I don't want this one to get as much attention as it does, so Im delighted I will hear it less and less.

    I'm really loving some of the tunes I have heard so far this year!


  • #137
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Cork Lass wrote: »
    Thanks for your honest response to this. For me, this is a step too far and though I really enjoyed and supported your station for a number of years I’m out. When people start pandering to this sort of stuff it really pi$$es me off. I see a song that has absolutely no malice in it yet the eternally offended win again. Christmas FM will be removed from my radio presets.

    Fair, but what I'd say is that either way these people win. Damned if you do, and Damned if you don't. By boycotting the station the station our charity partners like temple street suffer. So I'd ask maybe listen occasionally and other times listen to the songs like this that aren't on the playlist that you love on Spotify, YouTube or Other stations.

    We've started 5 stations trying to keep strangers happy. Its so easy to upset people when you do anything that sometimes it's easiest just to do nothing. But we'll continue to try our best and make the best choices we can given the information presented to us at the time.


  • #138
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    RedXIV wrote: »
    Rather than ignoring the station which does bring fantastic joy and excitement to my household full of kid, I'd challenge the people of Ireland to fight back against this a bit. Simply put, ask people if they will put their money where their mouth is. If the song is played, donate with a text. If people want the PC thing to end, making the song that someone complained about the highest earning jingle would make it very hard for Christmas FM to justify removing.

    At the end of the day, we're trying to earn money for charity. That's the goal to move towards in my mind. Even if they just scheduled it once, gave a bit of notice so people could plan for it and then boom, get a win against PC madness :)

    Actually this is a very good idea. I’m just frustrated about how pc this whole world is gone and how we have to pander to the whims of people who seem to just look for ways of being offended. I’m very charitable and do make a decent donation each year so I’d be very happy to donate with a text if they play the song. Maybe they could try this to see what people think. Thing is now I’ll have to keep tuned in to see if they will do this.


  • #139
    SingleMalt
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭SingleMalt


    RedXIV wrote: »
    Rather than ignoring the station which does bring fantastic joy and excitement to my household full of kid, I'd challenge the people of Ireland to fight back against this a bit. Simply put, ask people if they will put their money where their mouth is. If the song is played, donate with a text. If people want the PC thing to end, making the song that someone complained about the highest earning jingle would make it very hard for Christmas FM to justify removing.

    At the end of the day, we're trying to earn money for charity. That's the goal to move towards in my mind. Even if they just scheduled it once, gave a bit of notice so people could plan for it and then boom, get a win against PC madness :)

    Great idea!


  • #140
    Dr_serious2
    Registered Users Posts: 340 ✭✭Dr_serious2


    That song pushed boundaries when it was released - unmarried men and women couldn't stay together due to moral constraints at that time.

    Sadly, it is no longer religious elders or prudes who act as if they are our moral guardians, it is the politically correct left. Very sad and terrible decision on your part, I was always a big fan of your great radio station before this. Great charity you are supporting by the way, really sad again that you would go down this road.


  • #141
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    I'd be curious to know how many complaints you got. Is it really fair that a few dry****es spoil it for the rest of us?


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  • #142
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    ChristmasFM: Ronan wrote: »
    Fair, but what I'd say is that either way these people win. Damned if you do, and Damned if you don't. By boycotting the station the station our charity partners like temple street suffer. So I'd ask maybe listed occasionally and other times listen to the songs like this that aren't on the playlist that you love on Spotify, YouTube or Other stations.

    We've started 5 stations trying to keep strangers happy. Its so easy to upset people when you do anything that sometimes it's easiest just to do nothing. But we'll continue to try our best and make the best choices we can given the information presented to us at the time.

    I get what you’re saying but the truth is that this will just be the start of it. You can be guaranteed that next year people will find more songs to be offended by and the pc brigade will keep calling the shots. I’m disappointed that the station caved on this. I wonder what percentage of your listeners have no objection to the song. Perhaps it’s time for a poll.


  • #143
    Dr_serious2
    Registered Users Posts: 340 ✭✭Dr_serious2


    Cork Lass wrote: »
    I get what you’re saying but the truth is that this will just be the start of it. You can be guaranteed that next year people will find more songs to be offended by and the pc brigade will keep calling the shots. I’m disappointed that the station caved on this. I wonder what percentage of your listeners have no objection to the song. Perhaps it’s time for a poll.

    Well over 90% would not want it banned I would wager. The loudest 5% are the left wing prudes and yet they keep getting their way. Even our idiot politicians mistake a few of them getting outraged on Twitter with public opinion and bow to their increasingly insane demands.


  • #144
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    eviltwin wrote: »
    I'd be curious to know how many complaints you got. Is it really fair that a few dry****es spoil it for the rest of us?

    As far as i know the song wasn't played last year at all and it didn't make the cut the last year or this year. No one missed it or requested it last year. Songs get added and dropped all the time on radio stations.


  • #145
    Dr_serious2
    Registered Users Posts: 340 ✭✭Dr_serious2


    ChristmasFM: Ronan wrote: »
    As far as i know the song wasn't played last year at all and it didn't make the cut the last year or this year. No one missed it or requested it last year. Songs get added and dropped all the time on radio stations.

    You could have said that it didn't make the playlist then and avoided any of this discourse. Instead, Christmas FM pointedly politicised it by mentioning the #metoo movement etc in an attempt to appeal to the tiny number offended by the song. You have got the publicity you wanted anyway.


  • #146
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,729 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    ChristmasFM: Ronan wrote: »
    So you can text in a dedication which costs €2 Text XMAS followed by a space and then your message to 50300. The proceeds go directly to Temple Street or visit our website and make a donation there:

    https://www.templestreet.ie/Christmasfm/

    Hey Ronan. Station is great as usual and weve both been texting in to support Temple street. However neither of our dedications were read out- we did receive the confirmation text saying that we had donated.. The kids wanted to hear their names being read out on the radio so a bit disappointed they weren't.


  • #147
    donkeykong5
    Registered Users Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭donkeykong5


    Pc brigade snowflakes are ruining Christmas now as well. Crazy the amount of pressure these sad individuals have.


  • #148
    ChristmasFM: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 80 Verified rep ✭ChristmasFM: Ronan


    Dr_serious2 wrote: »
    You could have said that it didn't make the playlist then and avoided any of this discourse. Instead, Christmas FM pointedly politicised it by mentioning the #metoo movement etc in an attempt to appeal to the tiny number offended by the song. You have got the publicity you wanted anyway.

    Agree with this point. Like everyone here I was reacting to a click bait article I read this evening said we dropped it for a particular reason - which turns out wasn't true and hadn't sat well with me so I gave my personal opinion since it's an Ask Me Anything Thread. To be clear, I said I didn't agree with the complaints influencing play list choice. It seems like many people here agree with that point of view and some people also pointed out they weren't a fan of the song - which was our finding when we rotated it off the play list in favour of songs requested more poplar songs for our 2017 playlist.

    Would be great if we could drop this click bait news article discussion now that its been found to be fake news and click bait.


  • #149
    dinnybyrne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 778 ✭✭✭dinnybyrne


    Ronan can you tell us how many people complained? I bet its less than five.....


  • #150
    khaldrogo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,578 ✭✭✭khaldrogo


    What is the actual issue people have with the song??? It's just one person trying to convince another person to stay longer ffs!!!


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  • #151
    donkeykong5
    Registered Users Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭donkeykong5


    dinnybyrne wrote: »
    Ronan can you tell us how many people complained? I bet its less than five.....
    Probably one snow flake. And then as is usual with them told a few other snowflakes to do similar. Sad!


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