kimothee
05-19-2007, 10:24 PM
Sorry if there is already a thread, but found this today:
http://radio.about.com/b/a/258035.htm
From Corey Deitz,
Your Guide to Radio.
Incensed Opie & Anthony Fan Creates CancelXM.com
Chris Lewis is one XM Satellite Radio subscriber who is incensed with the 30 day suspension give to Opie & Anthony by their employer over a recent offensive segment. In it, a homeless man discussed how it would like to have violent sex with (or **** depending on your interpretation) Condoleeza Rice and Laura Bush. (Right: Opie & Anthony, Photo Credit: © XM Satellite Radio)
Lewis has created cancelXM.com where he writes:
"This event is a shining example of the orgy between XM Satellite Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in light of the pending monopolistic merger between these two Media Giants. It's borderline corruption.
You have paid your hard earned money to listen to Opie and Anthony in addition to other XM programming, but they have been censored to satisfy XM's own greedy needs.
Show XM Satellite Radio that you will not stand for these business tactics and censorship. Call XM and cancel your subscription TODAY."
Site Visitors Respond to Cancel Request
At cancelXM.com, supporters of the idea are also leaving comments such as these:
- "...told em to shove it today."
- "The only reason O&A are off the air is because Hugh Panero wants a big f****** pay day when the merger happens."
- "I loved XM but now I guess i can go back to the IPOD and my stolen music."
- "At the very least it is hypocrisy at an exponential rate and a sure sign you are lining up to lick the boot heels of the FCC."
- "I cancelled my 1 sub on 5/17.. I was offered 1 free month and a minute later was offered 3 free months."
Note from that last post, it appears XM is trying to mitigate the fallout from Opie & Anthony fans canceling by offering some free time on their subscriptions.
Background:
* XM Satellite Radio Suspends Opie & Anthony for 30 Days
* XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Announce Merger Agreement
Ongoing Poll Opie & Anthony/XM Poll:
If XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Were Not Involved in a Merger Request Involving Approval, Would XM Still Have Suspended Opie & Anthony? Vote or just see results.
What Happened On This Day in Radio History: May 19
Saturday May 19, 2007 | comments (8)
http://radio.about.com/b/a/258035.htm
From Corey Deitz,
Your Guide to Radio.
Incensed Opie & Anthony Fan Creates CancelXM.com
Chris Lewis is one XM Satellite Radio subscriber who is incensed with the 30 day suspension give to Opie & Anthony by their employer over a recent offensive segment. In it, a homeless man discussed how it would like to have violent sex with (or **** depending on your interpretation) Condoleeza Rice and Laura Bush. (Right: Opie & Anthony, Photo Credit: © XM Satellite Radio)
Lewis has created cancelXM.com where he writes:
"This event is a shining example of the orgy between XM Satellite Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in light of the pending monopolistic merger between these two Media Giants. It's borderline corruption.
You have paid your hard earned money to listen to Opie and Anthony in addition to other XM programming, but they have been censored to satisfy XM's own greedy needs.
Show XM Satellite Radio that you will not stand for these business tactics and censorship. Call XM and cancel your subscription TODAY."
Site Visitors Respond to Cancel Request
At cancelXM.com, supporters of the idea are also leaving comments such as these:
- "...told em to shove it today."
- "The only reason O&A are off the air is because Hugh Panero wants a big f****** pay day when the merger happens."
- "I loved XM but now I guess i can go back to the IPOD and my stolen music."
- "At the very least it is hypocrisy at an exponential rate and a sure sign you are lining up to lick the boot heels of the FCC."
- "I cancelled my 1 sub on 5/17.. I was offered 1 free month and a minute later was offered 3 free months."
Note from that last post, it appears XM is trying to mitigate the fallout from Opie & Anthony fans canceling by offering some free time on their subscriptions.
Background:
* XM Satellite Radio Suspends Opie & Anthony for 30 Days
* XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Announce Merger Agreement
Ongoing Poll Opie & Anthony/XM Poll:
If XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Were Not Involved in a Merger Request Involving Approval, Would XM Still Have Suspended Opie & Anthony? Vote or just see results.
What Happened On This Day in Radio History: May 19
Saturday May 19, 2007 | comments (8)