My (personal) opinion about a mis-use of the Speakeasy.

[JamForte(Admin)]

This morning, I regret to say, that I saw an astonishing comment in the Speakeasy.

Clearly, there has been a misunderstanding which I would like to (publicly) correct.

1. These comments reflect my personal opinion -- I AM NOT speaking for "the management" if other admins feel strongly about this and wish to weigh in then, fine, - but until that time - this is JUST *MY* Opinion.

2. One of the non-Patron regulars on AM has an internet show on another station - not the first time (and won't be the last).

3. I noticed that this person was HOSTING their show in Aural Moon's Speakeasy ...

4. I Suggested that, if the person wanted a show on AM, they should contact Jim with a proposal. That suggestion was declined (for reasons of show hosting language).

5. I note to all readers of this thread that Aural Moon, the Station *and* the Website are NOT FREE to their owners and the admins -- they are provided to non-patrons for the same reason that many Prog bands make records -- A love of the Music - NOT a commercial venture. Aural Moon DOES NOT MAKE MONEY.

6. I observed to the chap hosting his show (on a different station) from the AM website that I (personally) believe that such use is an unfair abuse of the privilege that is being provided to him free-of-charge ... and suggested that (at the least) Patronage would soften the blow. The suggestion of Patronage was declined on the grounds of "not able to support all the musical outlets I'm interested in".

7. AT NO TIME did I say that the person was no longer welcome in the Speakeasy - and I am astonished that my comments should be misinterpreted that way -- However, I am not able to say so in the native language of the person concerned - so this thread will provide an opportunity to re-translate and review.

8. I repeat that, in my opinion, I believe that using the AuralMoon facilities to promote or host other stations is, at best, in bad taste and, at worst, an abuse.

9. Of course, we wish to promote the music, bands and gigs ... no-one is going to have any issue with that.

in my years here as a listener, faffer and admin on Aural Moon, this is the first time I've needed to make any statement like this .... sad.