James Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Since around 80% of the net is full of kids, do you play explicit music? (Swearwords, drug words) or do you bleep it out? I know some stations here wouldnt play explicit music becuause their station is a quiet station or a religious station Do you play explicit music? Studiio - All-In-One Radio Communication Platform SMS | Phone Calls | Social Media | Content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxovoices Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 This is a great topic. I believe that lyrics should be interpreted by by the listener. The use of swearing in songs can be deliberate or be used effectively to convey a message. Ultimatley it should be up to the listener to censor themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADcHATTER Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I refuse to edit the music or the message. As a musician and a DJ I am not about to edit music or lyrics over some antiquated notion of whats morally objectionable. Considering the words kids are subjected to on a daily basis just on TV these days and in movies and their own homes. Its not up to me to be the judge of morality. Its up to the parents! I've heard children use language that would make Truckers yell "Hey! Watch your mouth we have Mechanics in here!!" MADcHATTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnwsolutions Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I agree, as a Former Radio Station Owner, and current Shoutcast Stream Provider, I understand the concern for the edits. However I do not believe in this age that kids are being censored by watching the tv as in the past, same with the radio. You don't have to go by the Clear Channel or answer to anyone because it is "Net Radio". It is an exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qmr Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I find the use of explicit lyrics unnecessary, so I would play the clean radio edit or not play the track at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronsnet Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'll play clean when I can find it, but if it's not around...I'll play dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manojjonam10 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I usually stick with quiet music, I frequently used to get comments when i play some explicit music as the place is quite religious around me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithd Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I see this topic as both plain and clear, there is no room on FM or AM open broadcast stations for any record with expletives this is why for the most part record labels usually issue a radio friendly edit, those who don't should not receive airplay of the offending track. It is ridculous to compare what kids hear every day as an argument. The moral standards that we as professional broadcasters should adhere to should preclude playlisting offending tracks. I guess none of you would use a link like "What a F*****G great track from Rihanna, I can see that F****R going all the way to No 1, better than that Umbrella pile of S**T she had out last year". So if we accept that as presenters we would not swear in a link, why play tracks that do. Does this make sense? I have been an FM jock for the last 11 years my latest shift is breakfast and I am aware of the younger element of listeners and I for one would not want my PD on my back cos an angry parent had complained about a track I played. Sorry if I sound a prude but I have been in radio for a long time and would like to stay in it!! Keith D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Great post! I totally agree, nobody these days expects anything explit to be heard. Plus you cannot censor who listens to it. -James Studiio - All-In-One Radio Communication Platform SMS | Phone Calls | Social Media | Content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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