Comments on: Pressing the pause button on the blog

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:01:42 +0000

Why isn’t this on the regular blog and only on this /pause special?

By: Stephen Downes

Stephen Downes — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:58:27 +0000

I’ve been very happy with the way it has been recently – an insider’s view, but not a CBC publicity organ. Which means it can be in-depth and critical at the same time, which is what we need.

By: Jeanne Choquette

Jeanne Choquette — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:44:17 +0000

Take care Tod! You were a real visionary (one having unusual foresight and imagination dixit Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary). Now it’s time to rest, and you deserve it!

By: John Wilson

John Wilson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:15:24 +0000

Do take care, Tod. Come back when it’s right or if it’s right or move on to something else.

By: Lisa Stockus

Lisa Stockus — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:19:20 +0000

Im very sorry to have to add my voice to those who publically share their dismay and distress about the recent changes to CBC programming. As a life long listener, I was saddened to tears to see my favorite hosts and shows go – but fully prepared to give the new 2 a chance – change can be positive.

First off , let me say that I am in the age demographic that is evidently being targeted and I listen to and enjoy many other genres than classical, including indie and contemporary rock. So I start with no classical- or- bust predjudice. I do however, have a quality -or bust predjudice.

I did my best , but after two weeks, I cant stomach it any more. Im sorry to say, the new 2 is dumber, flatter, and an infinintely poorer substitution for the intelligence, the insight, the breadth, the richness, the QUALITY of CBC past. The baby has gone out with the bathwater.

CBC of yore, Jurgen, Erik, et al, you were more than radio to me, Not only did you keep me company, you taught me, delighted me, challenged me, inspired me. In my travels, I always was home when I found you. Your quality was a solace in a sea of blandness.

The intelligence, of those voices, the richness of that programming was part of how I defined my country. I will miss you.

By: Hugh Thompson - Publisher Digital Home

Hugh Thompson - Publisher Digital Home — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:11:39 +0000

Sorry to hear the news and hope someone at the CBC presses the play button real soon.

By: mike wood

mike wood — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:46:17 +0000

Tod, best of luck in your new endeavours and in getting a break from comment approval. I am wondering however if the blog post on Jian taking over the the SLC slot not having the ability to leave comments is due to your leaving? or a glitch? I just heard about it and wanted to drop a comment.

By: author

author — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:17:47 +0000

Randall,

The reason I am stepping away from the blog is to get better.

No conspiracy. No side deals. In fact, my decision came somewhat as a surprise to the CBC.

To say that I am taking the blog down because I want to somehow stifle conversation is untrue and personally offensive.

I talked the CBC into launching this blog here to collect feedback in the first place. I have personally approved more than 8,000 (!) comments on this blog — many of which were quite critical about the CBC’s direction or decisions.

To say that I’m now “shutting down” the blog because, in fact, I DON’T want to see opinions expressed is mind-boggling.

Tod

By: Randall

Randall — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:39:23 +0000

Not surprised this is shutting down. All the negative comments regarding the new programming…not good for newcomers to see.

Sorry thats my cyncial corporations be damned viewpoint.

By: Emily G

Emily G — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:38:30 +0000

I like this blog. It’s great how people can voice their opinions on it, when there’s so many other places that they can’t.

By: Emily G

Emily G — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:37:08 +0000

Yes, the CBC does have many pages and group on Facebook.
I wonder why the Facebook group for the New Radio 2 has under 200 members, but the one called “Save Classical Music at the CBC” has 16,300.

By: Gifted Typist

Gifted Typist — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:55:01 +0000

Tod, all the best for your return to health.

As a CBC radio listener, I read this blog for an inside take on some of the personalities, machinations and changes. I think this blog provided a nice little window into the Corp and its people. That’s a good thing for outsiders – and stakeholders – to see.

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:08:03 +0000

I’ve really enjoyed this blog – as a CBC Fanboi / CBC geek, I’ve found the insider bits to be very interesting, and it’s nice to actually have a source of information ABOUT the CBC itself, instead of just the plain old Corporate webpage and earning reports or whatnot. I’d love to see the blog continue in a similar vein – behind the scenes, CBC news and discussion. I’d be very sad if it went internal only, as I’ve not, despite trying, managed to score a job at the place I enjoy so much.

Best wishes! So long, and thanks for all the fish.

By: Tony Plowden

Tony Plowden — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:54:12 +0000

Hi,
still adapting to the changes,it will take time.I would like to ask why CBC-2 is not part of the XM radio service and only available on Sirius? Thanks,tony

p.s Tod,take care of yourself!

By: author

author — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:38:29 +0000

Thanks everyone. And Raul, it’s not stress leave. Consider me on sabbatical until at least the Spring. It’ll be neat to see how this blog evolves or what CBC chooses to do with it.

By: Peter Brandon

Peter Brandon — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:09:01 +0000

Sorry to hear of your health problems. You look far too young on your web site to be hitting that, yet. Get well soon. I appreciated your technology pieces on R1.

As an outsider, I found this to be a rare place where I could post a comment or make a rhetorical bet about the CBC and sometimes get a reply back from somebody who works there. Ditto on keeping CBC communications or Audience Relations out of this.

I especially appreciated the obituaries. For example, I grew up listening to Jim Kearney and was touched by the piece on him. The names of many of the people who have passed are familiar to me from past progam credits.

The only improvement I can see would be to have more coverage of other regions outside of BC. But, it might be tricky to do that and still maintain a personal feel to the site.

Regards,
Peter Brandon
Edmonton

By: Raul

Raul — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:01:17 +0000

Is Tod going on stress leave?

By: Justin Beach

Justin Beach — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:59:14 +0000

I think it still needs to be at arms length from the CBC to have any value to the public – Inside the CBC but outside direct editorial control otherwise it might as well be internal.

By: Dwight Williams

Dwight Williams — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:27:56 +0000

Tod’s approach to this blog set the tone. I hope his successors stick with that approach. The honesty here has been its best strength.

By: Jasmin

Jasmin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:55:38 +0000

Dear Tod,

I’m sorry to hear you’ve been having health troubles! Please get well soon!

Thanks for all your work on the blog. It’s been a good forum.

I have some suggestions, but will have to post them later, just wanted to wish you well!

Warmest regards,
Jasmin