This just in, re: FF survival ATTN: Linnea

Iris · Post by **Iris** » 11-05-2004 03:30 AM

George Noory checked in to the ORR tonight and said he can't run it, but would really like to know what it would take to keep Fantastic Forum alive. He said he would hate to see it go down, as he's learned a lot from it.

It was suggested that he contact you, Linnea, but if he doesn't know how, perhaps you can contact him?

Dale O Sea · Post by **Dale O Sea** » 11-05-2004 03:32 AM

Drop Art a note too while your at it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 11-05-2004 03:41 AM

Yes Art and George depend on the Fantastic Forum for information from us the "true" fans and also to post important messages. We can't deprive Art of this outlet for his "Mysterious and Reasurring" posts!

Dale O Sea · Post by **Dale O Sea** » 11-05-2004 03:47 AM

Yeah, when Art fires up his artbell.com web site after his no compete expires we can just take a ride along with him...

swimmbadd · Post by **swimmbadd** » 11-05-2004 04:12 AM

Goerge is reaching out to help
Let it happen

alphacentaura · Post by **alphacentaura** » 11-05-2004 01:10 PM

OK, I'll stick my neck out, since no one else seems to be willing to.......or maybe I'm the only one here who feels this way, however, are you serious??!!

Although a seemingly nice and caring gesture from George, I would be dissillusioned beyond belief if George was the "new owner" of the FF.

This Good Ship, if I understand it's history correctly, was founded as an Art Bell listener forum. My understanding is, that this forum stood for unbiased, non partisan discussion of talk radio and related topics.

How could we retain this and our autonomy with a potential owner or investor who is directly related to the much of the discussions on this board?

Of course my preference would be that Linnea and Damien retain the Fantastic Forum, however if that cannot be, then my preference would be for a Pirate or group of existing members to take it on....or anyone else who does not have either a vested interest in content.

Premiere/Clear Channel already has a strong hold over much of the media on this continent....do we really want to see this extend here? They have their own message board.

Apologies George. You may be extending your hand for altruistic reasons, however I can't help but first be somewhat suspicious of your motives....and besides that, it just doesn't sit well in my gut.

Sorry Linn....just the way I feel.

Laird · Post by **Laird** » 11-05-2004 07:36 PM

Being a shegoat who enjoys the safety of her barn .... don't ask and I won't tell.

I'm just as perplexed by GN request for lending a helping hand.

Its time for me to cast off and follow Lear's led. Its a question of
knowing when to let go, even when it breaks my heart.

Post by **Linnea** » 11-06-2004 01:49 AM

Just want to make a very clear statement - that neither George Noory or C2C has made any contact or suggestion of any offer to purchase or have any formal connection with the Fantastic Forum. Let's make sure a rumor as this does not begin to float around the ship.

Thanks. It is really important to not let things as this get out of control. This is and will be an independent pirate forum.

Post by **Linnea** » 11-06-2004 01:54 AM

Dale - thanks for the vote of confidence.

Yah! Let Art fire up, and the Pirates all jump ship. Trouble is, Art don't want no stinking Pirates on his website. :p

{{{back to the drawing board....Captain's Galley}}}

Dale O Sea · Post by **Dale O Sea** » 11-06-2004 02:18 AM

Not a vote at all- just pondering what's over the horizon, nMy spyglass is murky...Art would never have a forum on his website...maybe affiliated to but not his own.

I haven't had any confidence since Cub Scouts...

Post by **Linnea** » 11-06-2004 02:30 AM

We are going to be alright, Dale. I promise you that. I am trying to protect the FF, not sink the ship. Nothing is as it seems.

Waverider · Post by **Waverider** » 11-06-2004 02:32 AM

Well Captain..
This is great news...
Just let us know what's up and what you need to keep us on course..
We'll be just fine, i know that.. right'

Dobler · Post by **Dobler** » 11-06-2004 02:41 AM

Mysterious... hopefully reasurring.

This is a good ship. It has a good captain and a dedicated crew. It is the fastest ship on the cyber seas. I hope it survives.

Dale O Sea · Post by **Dale O Sea** » 11-06-2004 02:49 AM

I'm just starting to feel like a orphan wondering who will adopt me... Mary Poppins or Michael Jackson...

Thomas Veil · Post by **Thomas Veil** » 11-06-2004 06:03 AM

Geeze, some of the people with their George Noory bashing amaze me. The man made it clear, I thought, that he didn't want to buy the Fantastic Forum. He just wanted to see if there was anything he could do to help keep it going. I think it was a nice gesture.

I'd like to buy this place myself, but I'm sure he price is too high. There is a lot I really like about this place, and there are additions I could see making it even better. I sure hope it survives, because it is the best forum of its kind on the web.

Fantastic Forum the Original Art Bell's Midnight in the Desert and Coast to Coast AM Forum

This just in, re: FF survival ATTN: Linnea

This just in, re: FF survival ATTN: Linnea

I can't beleive anyone would seriously consider this offer!