[rfu-automation] Re: Explicit Lyrics on Automation

Fri Feb 27 13:10:05 CST 2009

Noel,

Was this at 12:10pm or 2:10pm?  I'm checking the logs right now.

-Stephen

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 12:40 PM, Andrew Ó Baoill <andrew at funferal.org>wrote:

> The short version: we need to talk about this issue. Until then, we should
> remove the track in question.
>
> Can someone take care of checking the log and removing the track from the
> 'clean and local' listing (and Zara)?
>
> ***
> I talked briefly with Stephen about this last night. It seems likely that
> the word, if it occurred, was in a track that intended to use it in a
> 'reclaiming' fashion. However, that may not be sufficient for our purposes.
>
> First:
> - The word is not likely to fall foul of the FCC's indecency and obscenity
> rules
> - The IMC has a commitment to providing a welcoming space for all, and in
> particular of not permitting racist behavior [I make no judgement on whether
> the use *was* racist in this case]
> - It is possible that use of the word could cause offense or, to put it
> mildly, confusion to a casual listener, irrespective of the intent of the
> artist, or the person who adds it to automation
> - Automation does not allow us the opportunity to add context and
> explanation to listeners when airing individual songs, and tracks may air at
> any time of the day, separated from tracks of similar genre or context
>
> My suggestion:
> - As an interim measure we seek to remove the track in question from
> automation until we reach consensus on a long-term solution
> - We discuss the matter at the next Automation meeting, with proposals on
> policy to be brought to the general meeting
> - I believe any policy should recognize the special situation of
> automation, as opposed to individual shows, where a presenter can choose a
> mix of songs and give context.
> - Any rule should be simple to implement and monitor.
> -- That suggests it may be best to have a policy of removing certain words
> from all tracks entered into automation, even though in some cases this goes
> beyond what would be required to adhere to FCC rules (and will not, in other
> cases, be enough to ensure compliance).
> -- It also suggests a different standard be expected of live shows.
>
> Andrew
>
> On Feb 27, 2009, at 12:00 PM, rfu-automation-request at lists.chambana.netwrote:
>
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>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:18:29 -0600
>> From: "Noel L. Vivar" <nlvivar at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [rfu-automation] Explicit Lyrics on Automation
>> To: WRFU Automation <rfu-automation at lists.chambana.net>
>> Message-ID:
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>> at around 12:10, I'm pretty sure that I heard "nigger" on the air. Is
>> this ok with us? I'm at the station right now, but I'm not sure how to
>> check the automation. How does our system work on that computer?
>>
>> I'll talk to Stephen if I get the chance.
>>
>> -Noel
>>
>> --
>> Noel L. Vivar
>> 505 E. Clark St., Apt. 24
>> Champaign, IL 61820-4420
>> 630.740.5775
>>
>>
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>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:48:57 -0600
>> From: Stephen Fonzo <fonzo.stephen at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [rfu-automation] Explicit Lyrics on Automation
>> To: "Noel L. Vivar" <nlvivar at gmail.com>
>> Cc: WRFU Automation <rfu-automation at lists.chambana.net>
>> Message-ID:
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>>
>>
>> I'm not sure how we should deal with this case.  However, to check the
>> automation, you need to view the ZaraRadio logs.
>>
>> Here's how:
>>
>> 1) After logging in to JIMBO, open the Content [G:\] directory and at the
>> bottom open the Zara files folder.
>> 2) There is a log folder - open this and view the contents by date (they
>> are
>> also named by date).
>> 3) The logs have the time that each file played, and the name of the file,
>> as well as any notes about errors.
>>
>> If we decide that this is explicit enough to take out of rotation, we
>> don't
>> actually delete the file.  Search for the song in iTunes, and change the
>> label so that it does not include [clean] in the album or song title.
>>
>> -Stephen
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Noel L. Vivar <nlvivar at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>  at around 12:10, I'm pretty sure that I heard "nigger" on the air. Is
>>> this ok with us? I'm at the station right now, but I'm not sure how to
>>> check the automation. How does our system work on that computer?
>>>
>>> I'll talk to Stephen if I get the chance.
>>>
>>> -Noel
>>>
>>> --
>>> Noel L. Vivar
>>> 505 E. Clark St., Apt. 24
>>> Champaign, IL 61820-4420
>>> 630.740.5775
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Stephen Fonzo
>> Media Training Advisor
>> AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
>> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
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