Have to ask you this question: What makes you think there are hidden motivations? I have no problem with you questioning the why....just with the word "hidden."
I think this hits on where many listeners had a problem. Art gives every guest an intro ... sometimes around 5 minutes it seems like!
But you know what I mean, every show he will bring on a guest --- but before the guest speaks --- Art will tell us about their background, their work, their life, and basically get us
really excited to hear what the person has to say! However, with Redacted, they made a VERY big deal about telling us nothing about her. So in all honesty, it felt like a lot of things
were hidden! I can completely understand why listeners got off on the wrong foot with her. It sort of came off as "fishy", like something was being hidden for some reason.
It's funny, Debi, you said in a previous post that you personally had a conversation with Redacted, and talked with her about what's going on and her interests. So you actually know her, because a personal connection with made with her! Something the listeners were told they would not get!
Again, that's why when listening to that test show, things felt hidden.
But like you said, that show is over, time to move on! So, I hope it is clear I am not disrespecting the person in question. I'm just trying to get my feelings about the crazy situation out.
That being said --- Debi, I REALLY want to applaud you for how the conversation has been going on this thread. REALLY! I've been on other forums, and I've seen where similar conversations would have taken a very nasty turn. But you really kept things civil and clear-headed! I mean you reminded us of the rules, but then allowed further exploration of the particulars in a completely understanding tone. I truly feel like I understand everyone's different views, and it is SO refreshing to read differing views in a mature setting. I honestly am impressed at how the conversation is going, and I'm so happy to be a member here!
Ironically --- I did not hear last night's call-in show! So I have no idea if the co-host was even there!