Comments from the petition: Page 5
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 05:05
Comment confirmed at 2009-07-31 19:20:55
Our household has been a longtime supporter of WUFT-FM due to the classical
music programming, including classical music presented by local programs. We do
not intend to support an all news and talk station. We are saddened to have
classical music disappear from local radio.
music programming, including classical music presented by local programs. We do
not intend to support an all news and talk station. We are saddened to have
classical music disappear from local radio.
Comment confirmed at 2009-07-31 23:03:33
WUFT-FM has been a public supported radio station. Shouldn't the listeners who
have supported the station have a say in the programming? WUFT-FM should remain
Classic 89 and give its listeners the music they have appreciated hearing.
have supported the station have a say in the programming? WUFT-FM should remain
Classic 89 and give its listeners the music they have appreciated hearing.
Comment confirmed at 2009-07-31 23:52:13
The loss of the current programming at WUFT is denial of the superior concept,
organization, and craftsmanship by the staff at the station. It is a pleasure to
support their work. To lose their intelligence and skill demonstrates blindness
and non-intelligence.
organization, and craftsmanship by the staff at the station. It is a pleasure to
support their work. To lose their intelligence and skill demonstrates blindness
and non-intelligence.
Comment confirmed at 2009-08-01 06:20:53
It is dismal to think that an institution of higher learning would totally
abandon music. I am ashamed of this step by this administration. I ask that this
poor decision be re-visited.
abandon music. I am ashamed of this step by this administration. I ask that this
poor decision be re-visited.
Comment confirmed at 2009-08-01 08:07:17
Not only do I believe it is a mistake to discontinue broadcasting Classical
Music from WUFT-FM, I believe that its removal was done in a dishonest and
disdainful manner. The entire academic community, especially the UF
Administration, should be ashamed for itself.
Music from WUFT-FM, I believe that its removal was done in a dishonest and
disdainful manner. The entire academic community, especially the UF
Administration, should be ashamed for itself.
Comment confirmed at 2009-08-01 08:51:22
I was very saddened to hear that WUFT-FM plans to eliminate music on its
broadcast FM radio. I have contributed to WUFT-FM over the years. But, plan to
cease any future donations if music formats are eliminated from the programming.
Again, I'm sorry and somewhat baffled that WUFT has chosen this course of
action.
broadcast FM radio. I have contributed to WUFT-FM over the years. But, plan to
cease any future donations if music formats are eliminated from the programming.
Again, I'm sorry and somewhat baffled that WUFT has chosen this course of
action.
Comment confirmed at 2009-08-01 09:06:25
When WUFT went on the air with classical music, I felt as if I were finally
living in a "real" city. I was overjoyed.
Now, I'm grieving over the loss of a classical music station, and feel that
G'ville has once again become a small, not very sophisticated town.
I gave enough money to WUFT-FM to get an HD radio as a reward, but I've never
been able to get it to work. In order to get the HD stations, I have to stand
and hold the antenna in my hand! And I can't imagine the cost of getting HD
radio in the car.
Good luck with the petition.
living in a "real" city. I was overjoyed.
Now, I'm grieving over the loss of a classical music station, and feel that
G'ville has once again become a small, not very sophisticated town.
I gave enough money to WUFT-FM to get an HD radio as a reward, but I've never
been able to get it to work. In order to get the HD stations, I have to stand
and hold the antenna in my hand! And I can't imagine the cost of getting HD
radio in the car.
Good luck with the petition.
Comment confirmed at 2009-08-01 09:30:50
I agree with the suggestion that what you propose to do with Classic 89 could
and should be done with one of the other two stations owned by UF, and that
Classic 89, a rare and valuable asset to Gainesville, should be left as it is.
and should be done with one of the other two stations owned by UF, and that
Classic 89, a rare and valuable asset to Gainesville, should be left as it is.
Comment confirmed at 2009-08-01 09:31:56
I cannot believe that the classical music station that we love is planning on
substituting talk shows. WUFT is on all day at our home. Morning Edition and
All Things Considered provide plenty of in-depth news and the music is wonderful
to listen to as we work. Terry Gross' interviews are always excellent at
lunchtime, but more talk would not be welcome. Please reconsider this
unfortunate decision, and keep the classical music that enriches all our lives.
substituting talk shows. WUFT is on all day at our home. Morning Edition and
All Things Considered provide plenty of in-depth news and the music is wonderful
to listen to as we work. Terry Gross' interviews are always excellent at
lunchtime, but more talk would not be welcome. Please reconsider this
unfortunate decision, and keep the classical music that enriches all our lives.
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of Florida prefers the endless jabber of talk radio to a classical music
station.