Wow! since 2002 I have stayed quiet on all forums til a couple days ago. I never dreamt one statement would result in a huge debate. I do not wish to debate hense why I said little about the station I am still loyal to until things change there and why I simply said thank you for the offer and went on with my day. What makes a good station? On the internet especially I feel that it boils down to the listeners. There is so many stations to chose from that the station that thrives to cater to the listener and the staff wins the listeners. NOT the stream or equipment. People come to the internet to escape the pressures of reality. To have fun and enjoy themselves. If they want news or weather or just music with no dj then can turn on their local station. Coming to the internet is different for them, or atleast my listeners. They want the one on one personal interaction with the dj when they request. I have heard time and time again "Fiesty said my name! " or the man that asked his girlfriend to marry him through a request because my show brought them together night after night until they met and started a life. Do you honestly think they care what equipment we use? or if the commercials we play are made in a stuido? No. As long as the music rocks them out and the dj makes them feel like they are important to the show and that the dj wishes them to be around. They are happy.
That's all I have to say on the topic.
I wish all who have radio stations the best of luck!!