James Blonde Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, IOM said: So I don’t travel on the mountain road can I choose not to fund that? I have never thank goodness been in an ambulance can I choose not to fund that ? What utter nonsense there will always be things you don’t like or personally use it’s about being part of society! Nah, that's just silly. Manx Radio is a nice to have, not an essential. Roads and ambulances are an essential part of the fabric of society. Andy Wint isn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOM Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 minute ago, James Blonde said: Nah, that's just silly. Manx Radio is a nice to have, not an essential. Roads and ambulances are an essential part of the fabric of society. Andy Wint isn't. Sorry that's just plain silly! There are a lot of people who rely on Manx radio to keep them informed and company throughout the day. Don't assume everyone is like you.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 minute ago, IOM said: Sorry that's just plain silly! There are a lot of people who rely on Manx radio to keep them informed and company throughout the day. Don't assume everyone is like you.... It's not silly. There is no reason why the function of 'public service broadcaster' (or whatever it's called this week) can't be fulfilled by Energy FM, 3FM or others. The current set up is inefficient and a waste of valuable cash. You are Andy Wint and I claim my £5. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOM Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, James Blonde said: It's not silly. There is no reason why the function of 'public service broadcaster' (or whatever it's called this week) can't be fulfilled by Energy FM, 3FM or others. The current set up is inefficient and a waste of valuable cash. You are Andy Wint and I claim my £5. That is your opinion and you are entitled to it. I have another opinion and that's my prerogative. I suspect I am not the only one with this view just as much as there will be others who agree with you. But if you are part of society then you accept sometimes there will be things you don't want that others do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, IOM said: But if you are part of society then you accept sometimes there will be things you don't want that others do Not quite. You can be part of society and try to change the things you don't agree with. Doesn't mean you'll be successful but there's no reason not to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, James Blonde said: Roads and ambulances are an essential part of the fabric of society. Andy Wint isn't. That's not true. He unites us all in despising him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Blonde Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: That's not true. He unites us all in despising him. Now HQ is gone I guess someone has to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 If you need an Ambulance, you need an Ambulance not a Cortina! If you need entertaining, there are lots of other Radio stations and forms of entertainment! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 At least Manx Radio perform some useful function for the money they get. I hear the governor was up there looking around the other day. Now there's a much bigger waste of money for someone who provides no useful function whatsoever. A governor is not even a "nice to have" , it's just a straight-up undemocratic waste of money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Other Radio stations are available. ( and free ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramseyboi Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, IOM said: My point is you defined it as hospital radio and if you look at its output 24/7 its not. It provides the news for the island and serves the entire island. I bet you have never really listened to it to realise what they do. If you don't like it choose another station! The point is if we don’t like it we shouldn’t have to pay for it. The amount of money they get is obscene. If they tried to run it as an actual business they would be bust in six months. Dont they get extra for the TT coverage over the stupid subsidy they already get? Edited December 17, 2021 by Ramseyboi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, James Blonde said: There is no reason why the function of 'public service broadcaster' (or whatever it's called this week) can't be fulfilled by Energy FM, 3FM or others. The very idea of broadcasting is out of date. People tuning in to whatever happens to be playing at them - like in the 1920s. Broadcasting will be phased out. The sooner the better. There are much better ways of delivering content. Edited December 17, 2021 by pongo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramseyboi Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 hours ago, IOM said: So I don’t travel on the mountain road can I choose not to fund that? I have never thank goodness been in an ambulance can I choose not to fund that ? What utter nonsense there will always be things you don’t like or personally use it’s about being part of society! Your two examples are things we need. Man Radio absolutely is not. It’s a massive waste of public money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I particularly hate being forced to listen to the radio in shops and waiting rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOM Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ramseyboi said: Your two examples are things we need. Man Radio absolutely is not. It’s a massive waste of public money That’s your opinion there are plenty of others who would say having a broadcaster on the island providing local news and information is essential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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