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Before Launchcast was bought out by the Yahoo empire, there were many many people who subscribed to my station: that is, these people, voluntarily and without coercion, decided to allow my song, album, and artist ratings to influence what got played on their stations. I always felt rather sorry for these people, even knowing that they must have clicked the appropriate box of their own free will. But when Yahoo bought Launch, that sort of subscription became impossible.

Now that Yahoo's made Launchcast Plus available to paying users, it's possible for the folks who are shelling out money to subscribe to other stations again. Since there's still a free version of Launchcast, most people haven't paid for the Plus version and taken advantage of the Influencers feature. Yet this week, much to my surprise, two people who are paying good money for their Launchcast experience subscribed to my station. Not only that, but after looking at their stations, I think they may even deserve what they get. How odd.

For those wondering what I'm talking about who don't feel like listening to my Launchcast station, here's a sample playlist from various times today:

Jonatha Brooke, "Red Dress"
Loreena McKennitt, "The Mystic's Dream"
The Grays, "Is It Now Yet"
Cyndi Lauper, "Hat Full of Stars"
Underworld, "Stagger"
Poe, "Could've Gone Mad"
Paula Cole, "I Believe in Love"
The Tea Party, "Psychopomp"
The Paladins, "Ruby Lee"
Patrick O'Hearn, "The Women of Lachaise"
Depeche Mode, "People Are People"
King's X, "The Difference (In the Garden of St. Anne's-On-The-Hill)"
Harold Budd, "The Room of Accidental Geometry"
Banco De Gaia, "Amber"
Howard Jones, "Like To Get To Know You Well"
Aimee Mann, "Calling It Quits"
Ella Fitzgerald, "Summertime"
Christopher Cross, "Poor Shirley"
Beth Hart Band, "Immortal"
Dead Can Dance, "The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove"
James Taylor, "Fire and Rain"
Men at Work, "Snakes and Ladders"
Queensryche, "Falling Down"
Martin Gore, "In a Manner of Speaking"
Martyn Bennett, "4 Notes"
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, "True Lies"
Willie and Lobo, "Shark in the Water"
Plainsong, "The Dream Goes On"
Christian Death, "Desperate Hell"
Jackson Browne, "It Is One"
Simon & Garfunkel, "Cecilia"
Peter Himmelman, "Flown This Acid World"

Why is it that after making a total of 11,712 ratings I still think my station needs more variety?

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In other news, I'm an idiot who hasn't been taking enough of her supplements or getting enough sleep. Did manage to walk about 3.5 miles today, though. Even if I don't get into DC this cherry blossom season, the flowering trees around here are gorgeous.

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hey, thats cool! Im listening..hehehhe!

you know, i looked down the list, saw no joseph arthur, rubbed my eyes in astonished disbelief, then looked again. still no j.a.! surely it's an oversight...

haha! glad you enjoyed your walk. i'm loving all the blossoms. but we may get wintry Mix tomorrow, booooo.

I still think you would be a good DJ/Selection manager for an eclectic late night radio spot.

Take you drugs, get your rest and prepare for Thursday.

Unwilly

Howard Jones, "Like To Get To Know You Well"

I love that song.

Hee! You can make your own station, you know--all you need is a Yahoo account if you don't have one already. I have fun listening to other people's stations and hearing the variety of music they like.

Right you are, it's been ages since I've heard any Joseph Arthur. I'll have to listen to your station to remedy that. :-)

So we've got a cold rain and there's still a chance of sleet. Brr. It's pleasant to sit indoors and watch the rain fall on new leaves, but it's not the best weather for going out in.

The late night DJ idea is appealing, though I suspect somebody in my audience would object every time I played Christopher Cross. Too bad my body won't let me go places on a reliable basis. Grr.

Will take my supplements faithfully and hope that I won't be whimpering and moaning by the time I get to see you!

::nod:: It's a great song.

i'm listening to your station at work!

woo!

:) :)

I've currently got things set so I hear lots of jazz & country & other genres I haven't rated much. Listening takes my mind off my problems, which is both a good thing and a bad thing.

So where's your Launchcast station, missy? I'm interested in hearing what kinda station you come up with. :-)