[A-IMC radio] AIR Website update

[Ian Goldsmith]

I think that that element of neutrality has merits and I figure that 
with a bit of arm twisting that any problems still existent if existent, 
are potentially solvable. One would hope so. I think that real effort 
has been made towards inclusivity. I think the idea of it being a place 
to go and to know what is happening, isn't something that anyone should 
take offense at.

I believe that it is the basis of something pretty cool. Can I recommend 
involvement? - or a tempting towards that via tentative steps for anyone 
feeling dismayed or displaced via momentary lapses. Can elbows and legs 
also be twisted?

If it's there as a neutral place to transport listeners to places that 
are anything but neutral - to places that are contentious and lively via 
whatever to is that is pointed to, then you'd think that people who are 
offering spanners in the works would be pleased with that, if it points 
to their own activities, and acknowledges them and declares them worthy, 
as in fact everyone is. A nice neutral place of entry to a world of 
ideas that challenge. No conditions on anyone in terms of having to be 
anything absolute, but an open-ended plurality pointed to that in fact 
is inclusive. Most free thinkers like to keep their minds open, and not 
be 'got at' before they are ready. That is why a neutral entry point is 
a good idea. It all seems to be veering towards that. I think that it's 
a happening thing and that it can turn into something very productive 
and useful. It can be helpful for others overseas too who browse the 
Interent, and a way of offering something constructive too. When a lot 
of stations in the future are webstreamed it really can be a way of 
communicating with the world.

The reality is one of Green-Left analysis. Peak oil is a worry. Climate 
change is a worry. Problems and issues in the world need to be addressed 
and it's very nice to have radio stations that do that constructively. 
It's also very nice to know about what is going on with similar 
endeavours and to encourage others and to share resources and knowledge. 
I think it has merits and that it's almost ready for something very 
worthy and worthwhile to well and truly have out there, and do in fact 
think that others should tempt fate on it all and leap in courageously 
and be happy, to be acknowledged and appreciated for all that they do.
 
Ian
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From: <strypey at riseup.net <mailto:strypey at riseup.net>>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 4:18 PM
Subject: [A-IMC radio] AIR Website update

 > Kia ora koutou
 >
 > I have updated the website again. What's new:
 > * updated to the latest version of the LPFM flyer .pdf
 > * added some more audio sources from the list archives (going back into
 > late last year)
 > * added some to the free software page
 > * tweaked the wording a bit all round (eg changed 'What We Do' to 'What
 > Is AIR for')
 > * fixed the graphics (hopefully)
 > * added a disclaimer to the stations/programmes list
 >
 > Now this last might prompt some discussion (whether onlist or directly
 > with me, whatever people feel comfortable with). The AIR site is an
 > information portal for people wanting to be part of listening to,
 > distributing and/or broadcasting information radio in Aotearoa. If we
 > don't list all the stations and programs we know about we do those who
 > visit the site a disservice. However some stations have reservations
 > about being listed as they staunchly defend their autonomy and don't
 > want to be seen to be under AIR as an organisational umbrella. So I feel
 > that with that disclaimer it should now be acceptable to add any
 > stations broadcasting talks and information to the list. How do others
 > feel about it?
 >
 > RnB
 > Strypes
 >
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