Rankings and "do NOT play" suggestions

[Rick and Roll]

Keith, Zvinki, Jim, and I tried to spin this question into a consructive issue. We all know that there's no way to set up the requests any more fairly. We were just looking for a solution to Matt's issue - the shoutbox, forums, requests - they are positive answers.

Please don't assume Matt was being difficult. Maybe I'm naive, but I don't find his ravings negative. Negative was the Philip Glass thread (although I found that perversely entertaining).

Please don't be inconsistent by saying "lets be positive" and then slam the dude by calling his topic "absurd".

I do find that a lot of the prog bands that I really like do not have their best material represented on this station. I can only make suggestions, not get frustrated - people are busy, you need to let them discover it on their own.

At some point, I may sing the virtues of certain bands I feel are underappreciated, and I also was requested to talk about some concert memories. But they will have to wait until a more appropriate time.

Godspeed you Aural Emperor!