Open Letter to Sirius XM: Take Us Listeners into Consideration

Dear Sirius XM (SIRI),

When the concept of a merger came up, I was excited about the prospects of the company. I looked forward to a satellite radio company that could bring about the best that both services had to offer. Sirius and XM each had passionate fans that were 100% behind the service that they subscribed to. Certainly, the combination of the best of both worlds would be a success.

I am sorry to say that so far the success is marginal in many ways. As part of the channel line-up shift, New Country (a Sirius channel) was replaced by the Highway (an XM channel). The Highway has a lot more talk, and Friday I heard something that made my skin crawl. A DJ came on and announced some sort of trivia question. He then proceeded to take callers who attempted their answers. When one finally got it right, they won a “green frog”. In other words, they won nothing. The whole process burned about 3 minutes of time, and in the end the Highway sounded like a low budget operation that could not even afford prizes!

As I have surfed the channels, I have noted that some channels simply have more talk on them than before. Wolfman Jack seems to blather on endlessly on the 60’s channel, and the 70’s channel seems to have more talk than ever before. Some channels have remained the same, and for that I am grateful, but the changes have a lot of people frustrated.

To be clear, I have always enjoyed a little bit of DJ talk. I feel that DJs add to a show. They share little bits of insight, and can make the music more fun, but some of these channels seem to have more than doubled the amount of talk, and the change is so stark that people are noticing.

I think what we have here was an attempt to make both Sirius and XM listeners happy. The task was near impossible, but there are solutions. I feel that the company should conduct web surveys of people on the website. Let the listeners interact directly with the company and express their opinions. The company should use the Internet service to test-market a few differing concepts for channels. This will get fans to participate, and let the company know what it is the consumers are looking for.

Overall, I expected the channel changes to bring forth a lot of negative attention. There are always complaints when changes are made, and complainers tend to be more vocal. However, core fans of satellite radio are feeling like they do not have a voice in this process. Sirius XM needs to recognize that fans that are paying for a service need to express their opinions, and need to feel they are getting value. I realize that the changes are a work in process, but one would imagine that the goal is to satisfy as many people as possible.

I am sure that the company analyzed listener numbers for channels that were similar between the two services. In most cases, you probably followed the one with a higher listener-ship. In my opinion you should have taken it a step further. Sirius listeners did not have the ability to listen to the Highway, and XM listeners could not listen to New Country. Perhaps, had the consumer had a choice between the two before, a clear winner could be identified.

SiriusBuzz, and some other sites that concentrate on satellite radio, have loyal followings. Readers are typically invested in the stock, but are also passionate listeners. The comments on the channel changes should be read by Sirius XM Management. Readers of this site and others are the ambassadors of this company. These are the people that spread the word for the company, and the people who will not hesitate to be vocal.

I would suggest that the company make some moves to include the listeners more, and give the removed programs a second life on the web. Let listeners on a head to head basis carry weight in the programming decisions.

Sincerely,

SiriusBuzz

Disclosure: Long Sirius XM

Comments

[Sam Love:]

I dropped Sirius when it cut back folk music. Now they have dropped the Kennedys Dharma Cafe which was one of the most intelligent shows on the air. They are just trying to immulate Clear Channel which is a concetrated mind numbing disaster that should be broken up.

Satellite radio needs to provide alternatives.

2008 Dec 14 09:08 AM

[ctman45:]

As a relatively new subscriber I'm having a problem finding pop songs from the 50's. Under the Pops section they have channel 5 "50's On 5" which is mostly rock 'n roll. What I'm looking for are true pop songs from that era, not rock. Some examples would be:

"Orange Colored Sky" Nat King Cole - 1950
"How Much Is That Doggie.." Patti Page - 1953
"Que Sera Sera" Doris Day - 1956
"Let Me Go Lover" Teresa Brewer - 1955

Anyone know what channel I should be listening to to hear non-rock 'n roll pop 50's songs like the above examples?

2008 Dec 14 09:18 AM

[Dr. Dan:]

I've been a loyal XM listener for three years, and my favorite channel over the past year - one I raved about to friends, and was worth the price alone - was the XM Exclusive channel 2, which spent each 24 hours repeating some XM show (like Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour, or Top Petty's Buried Treasure, or Artist Confidential). Now, it's gone, and there isn't any evident place where these things are aired. How much sense does that make? The channel is blank - my radio is redirected away from it - but the shows have already been produced and paid for. No equivalent Sirius channel has been offered, as far as I can tell. I'm reconsidering my renewal, and the stock I own doesn't look too good to me going forward.

2008 Dec 14 10:31 AM

[Neal Barkett:]

Tyler, Great article. Simple ,to the point and right on the money. I'm sure they are trying their best to please most everyone but the listners need to have some input. I'm sure their are a lot of Wolfman fans, but he rambles on about nothing espically for someone who's not even living. I like a DJ as you explained, that injects some quality info about the song or the era. As far as trivia, why not have a trivia channel where the audiance can participate and win some real prizes? If your'e in for a long drive it could make the journey a lot more fun and seem to pass quickly.

2008 Dec 14 11:04 AM

[XM Listener:]

This letter says it all.

It is just so sad when you are paying a subscription for something that has gotten frustrates and is just not worth it anymore.

I just do not understand why listeners were not taken into consideration here.

Some of the channels just sounds like AM/FM and even medium wave if that still exists.
What a shame when satellite radio should be the trend setter of radio.

I have been a big fan of XM 33 THE SPIRIT -- Now the station just sound like total confusion.
There is no class in the programming at all.

2008 Dec 14 06:19 PM

[rsquared:]

My favorite channel was The Vault on Sirius. It was replaced with Deep Tracks which I was told would be very similar in content. Sad to say this is not the case. I m seriously considering canceling my subscription{four radios}.

2008 Dec 14 08:57 PM

[cmac:]

So I have been an XM subscriber since I first bought my vehicle in 2006. Paid 9.99 per month for 3 year sub. I was excited to get some more channles and willing to pay a little more to get them (Howard Stern/Nascar/etc) but what I saw was a subscription price of 16.99 to get xm plus the best of sirius. What a joke, no way. I agree with everyone else there has been a lot more bs'ing by the dj's lately. blah blah blah, if we are going to deal with this nonsense we might as well cancel and get mp3 adapters.

2008 Dec 14 09:36 PM

[joe in alabama:]

I'm appalled at the current lineup and terrible "dj" banter. As an XM subscriber, I feel that the talking and weak dj's came from Sirius. In any event, "commercial free" obviously no longer means more music.

I've never heard such amateurish radio "personalities" before. Just shut up and play music!

Also, I resent the hell out of the fact that I have to surf 5 or 6 channels in a fruitless attempt to find disco and classic dance music. Please bring back Chrome, the Strobe, or both. Over 200 channels and no classic dance? What are they smoking over there?

Joe In Bama

2008 Dec 14 11:06 PM

[User 37665:]

It seems everything Sirius touches (Mel) turns to crap.
I was a huge Sirius fan prior to their big channel change in Sep 2005 which did away with Folktown and many other wonderful channels. Now the merger comes along and destroys anything good about XM. I dreaded the merger and now I totally disgusted with the result. Soon, I'm pulling the plug on all of my 5 subs and going back to FM and MP3. Thanks Mel Karmazin for messing up a really good thing....again !

2008 Dec 14 11:42 PM

[RayNicklas:]

Tyler, you got one fact wrong. Wolfman Jack doesn't blather on endlessly. He died in 1995 - so the best that Mel can air is FM radio recordings of a guy who's been dead for 13 years? Yes, way too many station fill airtime with AM/FM nonsense. True, not commercials, but just as annoying as it hits the same buttons.

When Sirius-XM was XM, I'd never jump through my FM buttons. Yup, I'd rather listen to my local oldies station than the Wolfman.

Also, Sirius having been the more viable of the two original satellite companies, why did their channels get replaced by those from XM? Sirius had the better content! To paraphase and old quote, "It's the music, stupid!"

2008 Dec 15 07:52 AM

[Jay in CT:]

Good article. I also have some issues with Sirius/XM. I have had xm since 2002 and Sirius since 2007. XM used to have surveys about what their listeners wanted. It would have been easy to survey Sirius and XM customers about what they listen to via email. Having both services before they merged, I know most of the channels they had. If they let customers access all channels online before they made any changes, I am sure the customers would have picked diferent channels to be cut.

Another issue. At one point I had 3 accounts with XM. Two of the vehicles' leases ended. I called XM to cancel. They gave me a credit for unused time. Then they continued to bill me for over a year. Because this was automatically charge to my credit card every 6 months, I did not catch it for 18 months. When I called, they told me they will only refund the last 6 month payment, which they never did. I had to dispute it through the credit card.

This is a poorly run company from top to bottom. I think the lawsuits will be coming.

2008 Dec 15 10:15 AM

[Magnified B...:]

Exclusive programming and delivery was the beauty of XM, and now it has been replaced with the same FM programming and delivery akin to Clear Channel's way of thinking... which is dull, repetitive and geared for the lowest common denominator.

Proof: Search Sirius Playlist
dogstarradio.com/searc...

Please, type in any artists, any song, any channel... you will instantly discover just HOW repetitive and boring Sirius... and now Sirius XM really is.

2008 Dec 15 10:20 AM

[Magnified B...:]

DJs talking over the intros and outros of songs is also extremely FM.
Can't recall that eve happening on XM... but happened all the time on Sirius.

2008 Dec 15 10:23 AM

[Magnified B...:]

Bottom line... time for Mel to leave.

2008 Dec 15 10:24 AM

[Siriiusblue...:]

I totally agree! I listened to Sirius Blues about 80% of the time. It's been replace by Bluesville and I hate it. There are numerous songs and artists I haven't heard since. Bluesville tends to play alot of Delta Style blues and acoustic blues and they do quite a bit of promotion of new artists. I prefer electric and chicago style and they don't get much play anymore. Sirius Blues did a pretty good job in integrating all the styles but Bluesville does not. I've sen the same with many other stations that have been replaced. The 50's, 60's 70's and 80's stations are not as good as they were and I do miss the The Vault as other posters have noted. Ihave sent 4 emails and 2 snail mails to Sirius/XM without a single reply. They obviously don't give a s**t about the loyal listeners. I'm paid up until my lease expires on June and won't be back.

2008 Dec 15 10:58 AM

[shure46:]

I am not a satrad subscriber , just an investor ( unfortunately ) , but as I read the comments above , I can see that Siri has their heads totally up the ass ...... Too much DJ chatter , especially when it interrupts the song is one of the reasons people hate terrestrial radio .........30 years ago , the FM stations were very very cool , they would play some good music with minimal talk , and certainly no adolescent , annoying , chatter ........ The DJ would just talk very quietly every now and then , and the music was the priority .........FM was in it's infancy , and that's when it was at it's best ....... Then came the immature non-sense DJ stupidity , ranting and raving in our ears , and FM was never the same ......... It sucked

2008 Dec 15 11:09 AM

[shure46:]

I sent this email to Sirius ....... Hope they listen -----



I am not a subscriber , but I am an investor ..... I am reading the SeekingAlpha blog , and hearing a lot of complaints concerning the music channels ..... especially DJ chatter and interrruptions of the music ....... Please allow me to give you some good advice

30 years ago , when FM was in it's infancy ( AM was the radio king )... The new FM stations played the best music with very very little DJ talk , and absolutely no ranting and raving insanity chatter for 6 year olds ...... The DJ's only spoke now and then , and very softly and low key .... and NEVER interrrupted a good song ..... The music was respected ......... That is when FM was at it's best , and people flocked to FM ...... Then came immature yakking , insane commercialism , DJ's that had no respect for music , or our ears , and of course playing the same damn songs over and over , with constant DJ chatter ........ FM purists , music purists , radio purists , hate that crap .......... Radio is not " cool " anymore , it long ago turned into mind trash , and evidently Siri is following suit ....... I suggest experimenting with one classic rock channel , get a DJ with a bass voice , tell him to speak softly , and rarely , and NEVER interrrupt the song ....... Call it the " groove channel " , and a sample DJ interruption could be , " This next song is a Hendrix classic , he wrote this song on a napkin in 1967 .... enjoy as you groove on down the road with Siri XM " , and then shut up and play some good jams for 10 - 15 minutes ............. KRLD here in Dallas was like that in the early 70's ......... That was the FM glory days ........ Try one channel like that , and see what happens ..... and if you must generate revenue , the DJ could say " As you groove on down the road with Siri XM , brought to you by Pepsi " ......... Since your company is dying a slow death I suggest you get on the ball and wake up

2008 Dec 15 01:47 PM

[chask:]

Having read most of the posting, I agree. I am not only a sub. (3 radios) but also an investor with thousands of shares. I couldn't wait for the merger sin ce I felt it was in "our" best interest. I guess that shows how dumb I really am. At .15 cents, the stock is worthless with nothing :good" in sight. This cannot be blamed on the economy but rather on Mel Karmazin's lack of management.Sirius Xm nedds help......now. I, for one, will be canceling my subs as they become due and will sell all my shares by year end in order to write the loss off against profits I made prior to the economic fall out.

2008 Dec 15 02:26 PM

[Sherwyn:]

I have the very same opinion as this person. I miss the old FM broadcasts. Too bad about all these complaints. It is the first time I have heard what the subscribers think of the Serius XM service. I'd say, aside from the financial problems, they have a lot of fixing to do to become viable, because they certainly are not now!


On Dec 15 11:09 AM shure46 wrote:

> I am not a satrad subscriber , just an investor ( unfortunately )
> , but as I read the comments above , I can see that Siri has their
> heads totally up the ass ...... Too much DJ chatter , especially
> when it interrupts the song is one of the reasons people hate terrestrial
> radio .........30 years ago , the FM stations were very very cool
> , they would play some good music with minimal talk , and certainly
> no adolescent , annoying , chatter ........ The DJ would just talk
> very quietly every now and then , and the music was the priority
> .........FM was in it's infancy , and that's when it was at it's
> best ....... Then came the immature non-sense DJ stupidity , ranting
> and raving in our ears , and FM was never the same ......... It sucked

2008 Dec 15 03:10 PM

[Magnified B...:]

I know this much... the stock price has dropped about 90+% since the merger... all the way down to the 14 cents is sits at today... and it has happened by the hands of Mel Karmizan.

Time for Mel to leave.

2008 Dec 15 04:02 PM

[cos1000:]

Thank God this company is not Programed by the whiners on this board. Like with any product there is room for improvement. An some of the new channels have a lot of room, but to compare this technology and programming to FM broadcasting is absolutely absurd.

If you don't have the service, Shut Up and get a subscription. If you have it and don't like it, cut your subscription or give feedback that helps to improve it. This Open Letter is about Programming Changes and I agree some of the programming that is trying a DJ Model sucks. I find it less of an annoyance when they give Color to the songs played, but even that is annoying to me. By the way I have 4 subscriptions, 2 Cars, Boombox, and Home setup. I also enjoy the internet content, which I use Starplayr's dashboard for. Less hassle than Sirius XM's player, go figure.

I listen to a lot of News, Talk, CNBC and Bloomberg, which all come with the normal amount of commercials found on the TV programming. When I listen to music, I really don't need a lot of chatter. Play the music and STFU, unless you have something interesting to say about the artist or the music. The initial merge of Programming is about a C+ IMHO. Prior to the merger I was strictly Sirius and gave it a B+. I expect that they will work harder going forward to satisfy customers, listening to their input and making relevant changes. Initially this programming change is about utilization of the Spectrum and simulcasting to both subscriber groups. Now that they've done it, I suspect that they will fine tune the programming while preparing for their interoperable units. So be patient, give feedback, or discontinue your subscription, but please stop the whining......

2008 Dec 15 07:38 PM

[cos1000:]

sdrucker & shure46

I too enjoyed the FM broadcasts when the technology hit the airwaves. I ran out there and bought some of the first retail aftermarket FM modulators that you could play through your AM receiver. Sound Familiar. That's how this technology has gotten its after market retail start. Modulate through your FM stereo with the FM modulator built in to your Sirius or XM radio. This time you won't have to put the Modulator next to your 8 Track in the clove box, or bolt it down to the Transmission Hump, that was so conveniently located for station changes while changing lanes......

This time you get around 60 or more (I really haven't counted them all) music channels, static free, virtually everywhere you drive while only programming your presets once.

You get another 50 or so channels of News, Weather, Political Talk, Sports Talk, Traffic Alerts and Traffic in major cities, NASCAR, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, yes even Golf, all from the same little unit and antenna installed in and on your vehicle. Same one time presets or select channel, From NY to LA, SAME STATION, EVERYWHERE!

How is that anywhere near what FM is today? Every Genre of music, with a few exceptions to Niche formats that where dropped or included on other channels (and I feel your pain if your a Punker or Disco Ball Junkie, seriously). Please DO NOT compare this programming to the BS that is todays FM Programming. You just sound foolish, naive, or both.

2008 Dec 15 08:14 PM

[cos1000:]

By the way..... I Friggin Love It when I no longer have to talk about this company's Stock Price..... Thanks for the Break, Tyler.....

2008 Dec 15 08:17 PM

[cos1000:]

Magnified Blazer

What a complete Moron you are..............

2008 Dec 15 08:23 PM

[cos1000:]

Touched a nerve???? Good......

2008 Dec 15 08:25 PM

[cos1000:]

Magnified Blazer

I would love nothing better to be able to meet the Coward that you are.... You cut and paste nicely and even write out names that you use to call your best friends and family with accuracy. I would really like to help you out with all of that aggression...... if only there was a way????

2008 Dec 15 08:42 PM

[cos1000:]

That's it you Magnified Arss, meet me in front of Sirius' home offices on Thursday........ so I can have the Blue Dog raise a leg in your direction...

2008 Dec 15 08:44 PM

[Magnified B...:]

Talk about repetition! 14 of 16 days... same old song from a huge band with an insanely large discography.

dogstarradio.com/searc...

Click that link and type in ANY artist, ANY song or ANY channel... you will find the repetition very, very easily and know why subscribers are so upset with this terrible programming.

Hair Nation - Ch. 23
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/15/2008 4:26:48 PM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/14/2008 10:45:44 AM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/13/2008 4:09:23 AM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/11/2008 7:04:54 PM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/10/2008 2:30:26 PM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/9/2008 7:28:54 AM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/8/2008 2:45:17 AM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/6/2008 5:32:36 PM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/5/2008 10:18:39 PM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/4/2008 12:26:55 PM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/3/2008 9:28:46 AM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/2/2008 5:33:20 AM
23 Kiss Lick It Up 11/30/2008 3:00:42 PM

Sirius XM... Siriusly NOT XM... Siriusly Clear Channel.

2008 Dec 15 08:45 PM

[Magnified B...:]

Ha Ha Ha! You're a real Internet tough guy. Looks like I called YOU and your hypocrisy OUT and you can't defend it. You're a punk and these words will burn in your head the rest of the night and most of the day tomorrow. I just exposed how utterly STUPID YOU ARE.

2008 Dec 15 08:51 PM

[cos1000:]

Only in your wildest of dreams have you called me on anything...... wishing on your affect, and stumbling on your effect......

2008 Dec 15 09:03 PM

[cos1000:]

Mel Scott Zell

No. As a consumer you need not be patient. The choice is yours. Your intentions and anguish do not seem to be one of a consumer, but rather that of an upset investor with management changes on your mind. I am completely aware of the where this company broadcasts, thank you. Your accusation about them lying, is simply that. You are not having a conversation about programming, you simply have an ax to grind towards management and your failed attempt at investing. So please don't feel the need to address me any further.......

2008 Dec 15 09:27 PM

[cos1000:]

Magnafied Blazer

I'm not sure I got all that.... Do you think you could do that one more time?

2008 Dec 15 09:29 PM

[cos1000:]

Magnified Blazer:

You wrote:

What a complete hypocritical jackass! Shut the hell up, jackass. Do you see how raw and unfettered your ignorance is?? What is all this WHINING??

Contradicting yourself, ain't ya, ass? Yeah, you are. A bozo like YOU thinks you're so much more important than anybody else!

QUIT WHINING, remember, Punk. Shut up, asshole. We've heard enough out of you. And it all stinks.

I busted your ass and you ain't got anything to say about that, do ya punk??



Cos1000's Response:

I just don't have an answer to all of that...... I hope it all works out for you....

2008 Dec 15 09:38 PM

[Magnified B...:]

I knew you didn't have anything to say to all the points where I CALLED YOU OUT. What a yellow piece of babyshit you are.


On Dec 15 09:29 PM cos1000 wrote:

> Magnafied Blazer
>
> I'm not sure I got all that.... Do you think you could do that one
> more time?

2008 Dec 15 09:40 PM

[Magnified B...:]

YOU CAN'T ANSWER ANY OF IT!! Ha Ha Ha!! Run little rabbit! Run!!
Every time you reply you show just how stupid and hypocritical you really are!
Hope THAT works out for ya, punk!

On Dec 15 09:38 PM cos1000 wrote:

> Magnified Blazer:
>
> You wrote:
>
> What a complete hypocritical jackass! Shut the hell up, jackass.
> Do you see how raw and unfettered your ignorance is?? What is all
> this WHINING??
>
> Contradicting yourself, ain't ya, ass? Yeah, you are. A bozo like
> YOU thinks you're so much more important than anybody else!
>
> QUIT WHINING, remember, Punk. Shut up, asshole. We've heard enough
> out of you. And it all stinks.
>
> I busted your ass and you ain't got anything to say about that, do
> ya punk??
>
>
>
> Cos1000's Response:
>
> I just don't have an answer to all of that...... I hope it all
> works out for you....

2008 Dec 15 09:45 PM

[cos1000:]

YOU SAID:
Wow, what a real stretch to compare FM to satellite radio. Hmm, both play music, both program talk, both have news, both are on a radio, and both are competing for the same audience. And now, both have had Mel in charge. Do you see how raw and unfettered your ignorance is, cos??

I Say:

No Commercials for revenue on SAT RAD music channels and across the Nation same channel programming. FM gets you as far as the next town.

YOU SAID:
(that I said and I did:) "I find it less of an annoyance when they give Color to the songs played, but even that is annoying to me."

And you said: - What the...?? What is all this WHINING coming out of cos1000? Contradicting yourself, ain't ya, ass? Yeah, you are.

I say:
What??? What??? I can have an opinion can't I?

This is ridiculous and you are a complete Moron.......

2008 Dec 15 10:01 PM

[jnik:]

I'm an XM subscriber and I mostly listen to the talk channels. So far, I've lucked out. "Left Talk, Powered by Air America" is still on, and so is "the Power". I also get an extra NPR channel. Too bad "OutQ" didn't get into the merged system.
I miss "Beyond Jazz" and the eclectic channel 76 , the name of which I forgot. I would miss "Soundscapes", but the "Spa" channel seems to do the job.

But the bottom line is the ham - handed way the merge was done - Not only did they favor the Sirius music channels which have shallower, narrower playlists; not only did they load the decades channels with too - chatty DJ's; not only did they not seek input from their (paying) customers as to which redundant channel they might favor; What really rankels is they changed without even giving us an announcement! Unless you happened to buy a copy of "USA Today" the week before.
Bad PR, and bad business, Mel.

2008 Dec 15 10:07 PM

[Magnified B...:]

YOU are the idiot that WANTS commercials on satellite radio! Ha Ha Ha! That would be JUST LIKE FM! Damn, you really are an idiot!

And suure, even idiots like yourself have opinions... but idiots like yourself don't understand other people have opinions too and are entitled to expressing them. Idiots like yourself attack others who don't agree with you then expect to get to express your own opinions without challenge.

Do you understand what I'm saying?
Of course you don't... you're an idiot.

On Dec 15 10:01 PM cos1000 wrote:

> YOU SAID:
> Wow, what a real stretch to compare FM to satellite radio. Hmm, both
> play music, both program talk, both have news, both are on a radio,
> and both are competing for the same audience. And now, both have
> had Mel in charge. Do you see how raw and unfettered your ignorance
> is, cos??
>
> I Say:
>
> No Commercials for revenue on SAT RAD music channels and across the
> Nation same channel programming. FM gets you as far as the next
> town.
>
> YOU SAID:
> (that I said and I did:) "I find it less of an annoyance when
> they give Color to the songs played, but even that is annoying to
> me."
>
> And you said: - What the...?? What is all this WHINING coming out
> of cos1000? Contradicting yourself, ain't ya, ass? Yeah, you are.
>
>
> I say:
> What??? What??? I can have an opinion can't I?
>
> This is ridiculous and you are a complete Moron.......

2008 Dec 16 12:29 AM

[Siriiusblue...:]

As my previious post notes, I am not happy with the changes but.... this post is hardly worth the effort you made. Too much airplay? Your own posting list a song that's played once a day! What is worthwhile? Once a month? Once a year?


On Dec 15 08:45 PM Magnified Blazar wrote:

> Talk about repetition! 14 of 16 days... same old song from a huge
> band with an insanely large discography.
>
> dogstarradio.com/searc...
>
> Click that link and type in ANY artist, ANY song or ANY channel...
> you will find the repetition very, very easily and know why subscribers
> are so upset with this terrible programming.
>
> Hair Nation - Ch. 23
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/15/2008 4:26:48 PM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/14/2008 10:45:44 AM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/13/2008 4:09:23 AM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/11/2008 7:04:54 PM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/10/2008 2:30:26 PM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/9/2008 7:28:54 AM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/8/2008 2:45:17 AM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/6/2008 5:32:36 PM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/5/2008 10:18:39 PM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/4/2008 12:26:55 PM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/3/2008 9:28:46 AM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 12/2/2008 5:33:20 AM
> 23 Kiss Lick It Up 11/30/2008 3:00:42 PM
>
> Sirius XM... Siriusly NOT XM... Siriusly Clear Channel.

2008 Dec 16 09:03 AM

[cos1000:]

Magnified Flamer

You can misquote all me you want..... The only commercials on Sat Rad I subscribed to, was in delivering "Free" sat rad to deactivated radios with commercials as an additional source of revenue. Also providing periodic commercial free weeks and weekends to entice more paying subscriptions to premium services. Your so busy trying to bash me that the facts of my postings are just not important to you. A classic symptom of the MORON that you are and Complete MORON that you are working hard to become.............

2008 Dec 16 09:04 AM

[Siriiusblue...:]

The point here is if they aren't listening to the subscribers concerns, where will the stock price plummet? The continued success of SiriusXM revolves around the refinance or restructure of their debt, integration and cost savings, and growing the subscriber base. If they won't listen to the concerns of existing subscribers to the point of losing them, how are they going to replace them and meet their targets of new subscribers? My gripe, along with the dissatisfaction with the format changes, is the lack of response to my emails and letters. I don't want nor need to have my ego stroked, just the knowledge that my concerns have been heard. Even a simple reply that says they understand but that's life is better than no reply at all.

2008 Dec 16 09:24 AM

[Diodebrain:]

The whole reason for satellite radio was to have a unique product that was worth paying for. XM under Lee Abrams' guidance had programming that was everything that FM was not. And that's what built a steady reliable subscriber base, not expensive stunt programming wars. Even though the creative quality at XM eroded a little in the mid '00s, the underlying essence remained until Nov. 12.

Now with the dumbing down of the SiriusXM programming, the reasons to subscribe are much diminished. The product has been considerably cheapened. There are a few bright spots on individual channels, but for the most part, the programming has no global vision of what the combined service is to be. Just cobbled together lowest-common denominator channels trying to sound like corporate FM. No unifying audio logos (like XM had from the start). No sense that the various program directors "understand" their sister channels.

It was a unique and special time and now it's crushed. The fragile economics are beyond repair and the fired air talent is scattered to the winds like a great band that broke up for reasons beyond their control.

Something new in "radio" will rise with even newer wireless technologies, but that's it for satellite's special time in the sun. Such a shame it was killed by the same old corporate greed that didn't have the long term patience to grow it slowly into a profitable sustainable business.

I write as a disappointed shareholder, a subscriber and someone who has worked in the industry for over 30 years.

2008 Dec 16 11:01 AM

[shure46:]

Cos - don't call people " whiners " , and then suggest that DJ's " STFU " and play music , because that is exactly what the " whiners " are suggesting !!!!!!! NO , I do not have a subscription , but my comments are totally based on what I am hearing on this board .......... Wolfman Jack ????? That guy is the most annoying S.O.B. DJ on the planet ( not to mention he is dead , so therefore siri must be airing AM / FM re-runs !!!!!!! ) ........ The amount of channels is NOT the beef here , it is the fact that Siri is running the music channels more and more like terrestrial commercialistic radio ........ too much yakking on the music channels ( from what I am gathering here , and I believe it ) ...... FM was cool as hell when it first hit in the late 60's - early 70's ........ The MUSIC was king , and the DJ's " STFU " , and jammed .......... and they didn't play the top 40 list over and over , they played some cool ass " B - side " songs that rocked .............. Then FM went commercial , and frickin' played Stairway to Heaven 20 times a day , and you got blasted with these loud obnoxious DJ's , and 30 minutes of commercials and promo spots every hour ......... THAT is what people do NOT want with their Sirius Radio ........ and THAT , is what people are " Whining " about ...... and I sent an email to Sirius saying such .......... call it whining if you want , but I call it a suggestion , in the hopes that Siri will not ruin their music channels by becoming more and more like an FM clone ........ regardless of HOW MANY channels they have ....... THAT is not the issue

2008 Dec 16 12:21 PM

[sl62:]

I just read the comments on this board and dudes...we just need to calm down (if I can speak as a voice of reason). Here's what I see...nothing but frustration. Some people here are former XMers and some are shareholders (and some are both). If you're both, I feel for you. I never had XM but it sounds like it had some cool components that have been deleted. But...the deal is that there is enough frustration to go around during this transition time. I am a shareholder and can attest to the frustration on that side. My take is the worst is in the rear-view. Debt issues are forced to be resolved one way or another within 60 days (and in 2 days, we should know how). Once those are dealt with, hopeful more attention can be put on the actual product growth. On the product side, all I would offer is there were bound to be "combination pains". Tyler makes a great point that going into next year SIRI should call a few audibles and reach out to subscribers and let them vote on some of the more controversial similar channels.. That would at least give listeners some sense of empowerment. I just think all things considered, during one of the hardest financial periods of the last century, it would be unreasonable to think this transition would be as smooth as glass. I think there's still time to make adjustments. And on the product side, venting here is one thing and in a sense that's what these boards are for but it certainly won't change anything on anyones behalf or actual desires. I would think before cancelling, it would be worth voicing opinions of dissatisfaction directly to the company (a la Shure46) and see if changes are possible. One thing I am sure of, no one here can help make those changes within the company. IMHO...

2008 Dec 16 12:26 PM

[shure46:]

magnified / cos ---- as much fun as I am having reading the chronicles of your 12 round bout ........... ( I am laughing my ass off at the insultive creativity ) , but CHILL !!!!! I hope that we can all RESPECTFULLY disagree here ....... all that name calling is for yahoo chat rooms , and to be honest , it doesn't do any good ....... just endless " tit for tat " , and once again , although funny ........ we all know it's just a bunch of bullshit nonsense ............ and the decision is in ...... it's a tie .......... so pardon my butting in , but take a chill pill , go drink a beer or something

2008 Dec 16 12:42 PM

[dayworker:]

Of these posts, figures it would happen. Managements fault. They don't have their product act together or their fiscal house in order. It's all falling apart and everyone's whacking each other. Because management and leadership are pretty dysfunctional and can't pass anything good on to the
SIRI users and investors. But it's fun to watch the brawling. Keep it going
blokes, have at each other. Chaos rules and is in the house.

2008 Dec 16 12:43 PM

[shure46:]

S162 - as always the voice of reason !!!! hahahahha great timing ....... and yes , a good idea would be for the subs to email Siri their suggestions ...... I would think the best opinions about programming would be from the listeners ........ but I would suggest keeping it half civilized , blasting and cussing will probably just get you sent to the trash bin ..... so send Siri some ideas ....... I realize Siri has a boardroom , but still , ALL companies would do well to pay attention to their customers suggestions and ideas .......... sometimes , boardrooms do not have the best ideas because they just want to show up and collect a paycheck and milk it for as long as they can ........ while the customers ALWAYS care about the product , and ALWAYS want the best .......... I tried to send GM a smokin' idea for a truck design ...... but those idiots told me they could not take ideas straight from the public !!!!!! hahahahahha ....... Any wonder GM is in the tank ?????? ......... You have a bunch of fresh college grad engineers that THINK they know what the public wants .......... They drive BMW's , and design TRUCKS !!!!! I drive TRUCKS

2008 Dec 16 12:59 PM

[Sirius Long...:]

People really need to lay off Mel, he's doing the best he can. This is not an easy time, and while you guys are complaining about channel changes and DJ banter, management is staring at bankruptcy issues and delisting threats. Please, let them ensure the survival of the company first, THEN you can complain about the details.

Will they be announcing their financing plans for certain on Thursday?

2008 Dec 16 01:37 PM

[sl62:]

Shure46...

Aptly said...viewers help bring back TV shows that are cancelled by flooding in letters and emails...I would say the same could happen here...but the action needs to be en masse (which btw, will show the demand). Without that show of consumer demand directly to the company, they will not make any adjustments. Why would they? No company would make programming changes on the basis of chat board comments or on 50 emails. For 1000-5000+ letters and emails they start to take notice.

2008 Dec 16 01:49 PM

[Ron the Rocket:]

Has anyone here listened to FM radio lately!? I owned XM, now Sirius...quit your griping about channel changes...go find some new channels...my god! If you're thinking of cancelling, please go listen to FM for 10 minutes and then send me an apology letter...AM/FM Sucks...Satellite is the way to go...

2008 Dec 16 02:12 PM

[dayworker:]

As far as product, according to the announcement, aren't we all looking forward to Regis Philbin and Bing Crosby this Xmas. Wow, what good programing. Why don't they bring back Dinah Shore, Guy Lombardo and
Lawernce Welk while their at it. What a bunch of rummy's running this company. A lot of old farts out of touch, with no new ideas or product
concepts. I bet a lot long haul drivers can't wait to hear Martha's Xmas
cookie recipe's. They just can't wait to get back to the kitchen and put on
their aprons and start baking. What we have here IS A FAILURE TO
COMMUNICATE> LITERALLY. Great new technology in the shriveled
old hands of worn out media losers.

2008 Dec 16 02:15 PM

[Carousel:]

Why vote for a reverse stock split?

Bondholders own Sirius Xm, thanks to that eleventh hour financing deal that allowed Bondholders to instantly short Sirius shares to protect their investment.

So if you vote for a RS aren't you saying to Bondholders "go ahead, make my day, short the 50-1 new share price of $7.00 back down to 14 cents?"

The NAB is no longer a threat to Sirius.

The FCC is no longer a threat to Sirius.

The Bondholders are the only threat to the current share price and will surely dilute any higher price as a result of a RS>

2008 Dec 16 04:36 PM

[Carousel:]

Sirius would have you believe that

IF you don't vote for a Reverse Split the stock will be delisted.

NOT TRUE

Between delisting extensions, appeals and the current lobbying effort (in the midst of this current depression/severe recession) to abolish the $1.00 delisting rule (provided the market cap is above a certain threshold) threat of delisting is not an immediate issue.

DON'T BUY INTO THAT THINLY VEILED THREAT!

VOTE NO ON Reverse Split.

Vote No on additional shares.

Vote yes or no on keeping Mel. I am on the fence. If he goes, who takes over?

Sirius will have you believe that if you own 10 shares at 14 cents each (meaning your equity is $1.40) then a Reverse Split of 1 for 10 will mean the new stock price will be $1.40 and you will have the same equity.

BULL SHIT

After a RS the stock will go up to $1.40 but the bondholders will immediately short it back down to 14 cents

Now where are you?

You will then own one share at 14 cents instead of 10 shares at $1.40

See my point?

The deadline for delisting is January 20th.

Sirius would by law have 180 days from that point to become compliant.

In addition Sirius could also appeal the notice at the end of the 180 day deadline.

Plus keep in mind that they may very well extend the extension deadline well beyond the Jan 20th deadline as there is an unprecedented amount of stocks on the NASDAQ below 1.00, which could easily put us into 2010 Providing plenty of time for management to perform their fiduciary duties and make a substantial effort to increase the share price and shareholder value.

2008 Dec 16 05:03 PM

[Carousel:]

Tyler wrote:

...to be clear, I have always enjoyed a little bit of DJ talk. I feel that DJs add to a show....

That is the only comment that I take exception to in your otherwise excellent article.

You are sending a mixed message to Mel K and Scott Greenstein and company.

We want them to silence the DJ's on music channels.

PERIOD>

What don't they understand about this?

I am beginning to think this is all a cleverly crafted plan to make way for commercials. Think about it.

If people are used to interruptions in between each song, how long before they start sneaking in a commercial here and there?

Will people even notice?

Sirius subscribers will become so immune to the HORRIBLE blather from these asshole DJ's providing mel the opportunity to quietly fire them and replace their interruptions with ads -- all in the name of making Sirius profitable.

Don't allow it.

Look, The New York Times just announced that IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS they fired all of the overnight DJ's on their WQXR owned radio station and replaced them with pre-recorded messages and non-stop classical music.

Why is MEL so stubborn?

Mel, FIRE ALL THE DJ's on the music channels. PLAY MUSIC. that is why I am subscribing. Not to hear FM style dj's. STOP THE MADNESS



"We've gotten hundreds of people who hated it and claimed they were going to cancel," Karmazin said at last week's Reuters Media Summit, as recounted in the Reuters MediaFile blog. "If we took the most aggressive number of people who cancelled, and we take that (away) the $120 a year (they pay) it doesn't get to a $1 million as compared to the significant amount of cost savings as a company that needs to make money."
NO reverse split! (With today's stock prices, NASDAQ should reconsider its delisting policy


he cancelations have amounted to less than 1 million dollars per year loss to the company

2008 Dec 16 05:14 PM

[sl62:]

Thank you Tyler S, but...

Sorry but we've been down that reverse path already here. All I will say is you're not looking at the entire picture...without getting into it too much, the point is, if they have the right plan while reversing, the bondholders to which you refer from the deal will be returning their lent shares and moving on. Hence, they will not be continuing to short the stock. But there are any number of scenarios on the table due to the company's lack of communication of intention (other than a few vague references here and there). It won't be long until we all find out...

Personally, I wouldn't be expecting any of the Proxy items to be defeated. IMHO...

2008 Dec 16 08:09 PM

[shure46:]

I think you hit the nail on the head !!!!!! First let me say I am not a subscriber ....... I don't listen to much music anymore , I'm an old fart now , and I listen to a little talk radio ........ after 30 years of hearing the same songs 10,000 times , I am bored with it .......... anyway , back to your post ....... I crack up when i see these Sirius PR newswires like " Regis Philbin coming to Siri " ............ I will tell you right now , if I were programming satrad , i would go find some new talent and MAKE THEM STARS , instead of grave-digging for old has-beens that cost too much ........ WOLFMAN JACK ???????? GEESH .......... I don't even think Howard is worth the dough , hell , how hard is it to get a midget to have sex with a stripper ......... I could do THAT !!!!!!!!! .... I know some of you are going to think I am a traitor or something , bad mouthing Siri , but you know what ???? Siri needs to get something going with some appeal , and I'll bet a thousand bucks I could make a classic rock channel that would be #1 in 6 months ........... I would have every pot-head in America groovin' like a MF !!!!!!!! hahahahahaha ha hahaa ha ............... Think I'm Lyin' ??????? ......... Does Siri ever play some good old Savoy Brown ????? How about Steppenwolf ...... do they just play frickin' Born To Be Wild , and Magic Carpet Ride over and over ???? Or do they play any of the other 25 killer songs that Steppenwolf has .............. THAT'S EXACTLY WHY FM SUCKS ......... Media moguls don't know shit about music ...... The ONLY reason they have an audience is because there are no alternatives ......


On Dec 16 02:15 PM dayworker wrote:

> As far as product, according to the announcement, aren't we all looking
> forward to Regis Philbin and Bing Crosby this Xmas. Wow, what good
> programing. Why don't they bring back Dinah Shore, Guy Lombardo and
>
> Lawernce Welk while their at it. What a bunch of rummy's running
> this company. A lot of old farts out of touch, with no new ideas
> or product
> concepts. I bet a lot long haul drivers can't wait to hear Martha's
> Xmas
> cookie recipe's. They just can't wait to get back to the kitchen
> and put on
> their aprons and start baking. What we have here IS A FAILURE TO
>
> COMMUNICATE> LITERALLY. Great new technology in the shriveled <br/>old
> hands of worn out media losers.

2008 Dec 16 08:22 PM

[Greg/Mr. Marty:]

You hit it right on the head buddy.I love The Vault it was the cream of the crop for the classic rock fans.

On Dec 14 08:57 PM rsquared wrote:

> My favorite channel was The Vault on Sirius. It was replaced with
> Deep Tracks which I was told would be very similar in content. Sad
> to say this is not the case. I m seriously considering canceling
> my subscription{four radios}.

2008 Dec 17 12:49 AM

[cos1000:]

shure46

You don't sound like a traitor, you just sound like someone without a subscription to Sat Rad. Get a subscription and reinvigorate your love for music. Yes some people don't like the changes, but it is not anywhere near as bad as this board makes it sound and with the prices for a sub and equipment right now, its a good deal. Climb on board and speak from your own experience......

2008 Dec 17 08:33 AM

[SirusDun:]

FED Reports big bank hording funds over $70 Tril including bailout. Fed bank rate 0.18% but we pay morguage rates at 4.5%... Lots of Bank money around.

Will Mel finnance now?

Not if he never planned too...

This is the telling and defining moment Mel never thought would come...

2008 Dec 17 02:41 PM

[shure46:]

Cos - agreed , my opinion would be better grounded after listening for myself ....... ditto ............ I have listened a little now and then , but not enough for first hand comments ..... However , I CAN read what people are saying here , and can visualize the situation ....... and although Siri is NOT FM , it sounds to me like they are ever so slightly heading that direction , and since I feel a sense of urgency here ( Siri really needs a grand slam soon ) ...... I raise much cain in the hopes Siri will NOT sell out to the terrestrial commercialized model of constant DJ yak , loud obnoxious promo spots , endless commercials , and explosions of constant noise to let you know what station you are listening to 15 times an hour , !!!!!!! Hell I know what station it's on , I tuned the damn radio dial !!!!!!!! Anyway , just because I am not a subscriber doesn't mean I don't understand the situation ........ I am sure that I would like Siri a million times better than FM , no doubt .......... Just trying to keep it that way .......... I STILL bet a thousand bucks i could program a classic rock channel that would be # 1 in 6 months ............. and even sneak in an advertiser now and then with no ill affects ........... I know !!!! The slippery slope .......... but a 3 second spot that says " Siri channel blah blah , brought to you by budweiser " every hour or two would pay the bills ......... however , I admit , the slippery slope could get worse , and would really be a screw up if it turned into full blown ads ........... The music should always come first in all decisions ..... On that , I am sure we are agreed

2008 Dec 17 04:31 PM

[shure46:]

Cos - I don't even have sat tv !!!! I just don't watch tv or listen to radio enough to buy it ........... I mainly just listen to a little sports or politico talk on the radio , and very few shows on tv ........ hell after 50 years of watching tv , I know the damn punchline before they even say it !!!! ..... and music ???? I have all the music I want on CD .......... but one day i will probably pony up , AFTER I manage to get some of this siri money back ........ This little stunt hit me pretty hard ........ but I'm scratchin' back up ........ slowly but surely

2008 Dec 17 04:41 PM

[siriusly de...:]

Good evening everyone,

As I said in my last post, I've been readng all of you but kept my mouth shut.

However, seeing that tomorrow is the "big day" I had to say hi and raise a glass.

Good luck to all of us & may someone somewhere have pitty on us.......................

I thought I made a good last buy yesterday at .14 but of course it managed to break to .13 today........I'm now averaged at .72.....

I have to say, I'm not feeling too good about tomorrow. I have a bad feeling that the only things we will know by the EOD are that the dilution and split have passed and that the mgmt is still in place. Which we already know.

I hope this isn't just another "big day" that comes and goes with nothing substantial coming out of it,,,,,,,,,but I'm not feeling very good.

Quick question while I'm here,

Is it true that if the sp goes to 0 that the shorts don't have to cover? And, that they don't even have to pay taxes because there was no ending transaction.

Good luck to us all......................

2008 Dec 17 04:50 PM

[siriusly de...:]

I just saw something on Sirius Buzz that Tyler wrote today saying that a "NON VOTE" is a "NO VOTE" for dilution and split..........

Funny how that info comes out at the 11th hour.....................

2008 Dec 17 05:26 PM

[SirusDun:]

Sirius is an FCC protected monopoly of SATRAD band space. In one form or another Sirius can not fail. It could go into an operational BK or be stolen private on the cheap. But someone will make millions.

This meeting and Mels action in the next 10 days with bank financing this low, will tell the true story.

Was it the plan to rape stock holders with shorts and double down dilution? We may never hear the answer but it will be obviose.

Now the econimy realy sucks Mel. It is telling on you... LOL

So, what you going to do Mel? Our Lawyers are getting restless....

2008 Dec 17 06:55 PM

[Boffalora:]

Good point. 50s on 5 has attempted to clarify this by repeatedly announcing something like, "1958 to 1962...the decade changed but the style remained...Fifties!" 60s on 6 considers Sixties music to have begun with the "British Invasion" of 1962-63.

Likewise, 40s on 4 plays mostly music from roughly 1935 to 1945...the period when the swing era achieved mainstream momentum. This leaves a gap of almost 13 years in musical history not adequately represented.

I suspect there have been many comments such as yours, because occasionally 50s on 5 plays a "Fifties pop hour" of the type of music you describe.


On Dec 14 09:18 AM ctman45 wrote:

> As a relatively new subscriber I'm having a problem finding pop songs
> from the 50's. Under the Pops section they have channel 5 "50's On
> 5" which is mostly rock 'n roll. What I'm looking for are true pop
> songs from that era, not rock. Some examples would be:
>
> "Orange Colored Sky" Nat King Cole - 1950
> "How Much Is That Doggie.." Patti Page - 1953
> "Que Sera Sera" Doris Day - 1956
> "Let Me Go Lover" Teresa Brewer - 1955
>
> Anyone know what channel I should be listening to to hear non-rock
> 'n roll pop 50's songs like the above examples?
>

2008 Dec 17 07:53 PM

[MikeW:]

Don't forget about the technological limitations of this deal.

Each satellite has a very finite, limited bitrate in which to carry
all the desired programming. As far as I know, unlike internet
streaming, satellite radio has no ability to download (digital audio)
codec updates as technology improves, so there is no way
to get more use out of those bits. The technology has to
be frozen as it was the day the service was rolled out years ago.
In order to carry more programming, the sound quality of each
program has to be reduced. I've been an XM subscriber almost
since day one. In the beginning, sound quality was barely adeaquate
for the music programming. Since then, they've chosen quantity over
quality every time.

Now with the merger, the available bitrate is
effectively cut in half! That's because they seem to want to
give all their programming to both XM and Sirius subscribers.
But the radios and satellites are technically incompatible.
Very deliberately designed that way to reduce competition while
they were separate companies. Any program they want to make available to both radio types has to be duplicated.

I don't have a golden ear by any means, but the sound quality is AWFUL.
Robot choruses singing, robots arguing, robots reading us the news.
Don't hear it? Tune one of the traffic channels - I admit they don't have to sound good. Then check one of your favorite channels, and see if you don't hear some of the same weird effects.

2008 Dec 18 09:57 AM

[shure46:]

Seriously Depressed - A non-vote is a NO VOTE ?????? I think a non-vote is a YES VOTE ......... If enough people do not vote NO , the proxy will pass ........... I think Mel has his yes votes lined up , and it is up to individual shareholders to vote the proxy down with a NO VOTE ......... I am not recommending a yes or no vote ......... just stating the way I see it


On Dec 17 05:26 PM siriusly depressed wrote:

> I just saw something on Sirius Buzz that Tyler wrote today saying
> that a "NON VOTE" is a "NO VOTE" for dilution and split..........
>
>
> Funny how that info comes out at the 11th hour.....................

2008 Dec 18 10:31 AM

[The Retired...:]

I have to agree things aren't the same like a sale on cheap coldcuts who wants it junk is cheap but they are in debt so bad they need to go out of business and have someone take over that has the money to do it right.
just like detroit and our American auto makers i have a Dodge van and a Chrysler van but they were made in canada where the people were paid a fair wage not made rich. I pray i can get parts for them in the future.
But the dodge has been so good it's wonderful and it's 10 yers old.
the Chrysler town and country is a 2007 wish me luck i have a 8 YEAR BUMPER TO BUMPER GUARANTEE ON IT THAT MAY BE WORTHLESS IN A MONTH OR TWO?


On Dec 14 09:36 PM cmac wrote:

> So I have been an XM subscriber since I first bought my vehicle in
> 2006. Paid 9.99 per month for 3 year sub. I was excited to get some
> more channles and willing to pay a little more to get them (Howard
> Stern/Nascar/etc) but what I saw was a subscription price of 16.99
> to get xm plus the best of sirius. What a joke, no way. I agree with
> everyone else there has been a lot more bs'ing by the dj's lately.
> blah blah blah, if we are going to deal with this nonsense we might
> as well cancel and get mp3 adapters.

2008 Dec 18 01:50 PM

[User 327122:]

I'm with SiriusBuzz. The Vault was my most listened to channel. Deep Tracks...oh, Deep Tracks...plays CHICAGO?, the MONKEES?, ADAM SANDLER? I can't even begin to believe what I'm hearing. It is a totally uncool replacement and doesn't even come close to the early 70's FM underground vibe that The Vault replicated. Get rid of the crap and bring back more progressive rock. Bring back The Vault!

2008 Dec 28 08:51 PM