Ian Skelly Tweets

[kernelbogey]

I very much enjoy wasting time by reading Tweetery threads on this forum even when I am not taking part

Oh agreed! But at least here it's (nominally) contained within a subject area that I am unequivocally interested in....

[french frank]

Oh agreed! But at least here it's (nominally) contained within a subject area that I am unequivocally interested in....

There is, too, an element of choice about what one reads here. No question of, If you want to read about The Mask of Orpheus, you must first read about wrist watches. Or Stormy Weather. Or Rock/Pop/Jazz-rock/Fusion …

[Old Grumpy]

There is, too, an element of choice about what one reads here. No question of, If you want to read about The Mask of Orpheus, you must first read about wrist watches. Or Stormy Weather. Or Rock/Pop/Jazz-rock/Fusion …

Whilst I have no desire to act as a cereal apologist for IS, I think in fairness it should be pointed out that no one is obliged to listen to Essential Classics either!

OG

[french frank]

Whilst I have no desire to act as a cereal apologist for IS, I think in fairness it should be pointed out that no one is obliged to listen to Essential Classics either!

OG

No, but there it's a question of, If you want to hear the music, you must hear the tweets (or keep blocking your ears). Here you can choose to ignore what you don't want to read. It's NOT a question of, If you don't want to read about Stormy Weather, you're not obliged to use the forum.

I don't think there's a need to be an apologist for Ian: reading out tweets and emails &c is written into the programme brief ('an element of interactivity with the audience').

[doversoul1]

reading out tweets and emails &c is written into the programme brief ('an element of interactivity with the audience').

therefore, I think E-A’s comment (#6) is rather harsh as if this were his choice (OK, he chose to take up the job but what would you have done if you had been him?).

IS used to be a breath of fresh air, presenting without all this rubbish.

On a few occasions when I came across this slot, the messages were all music related and some were well informed comments (to me, that is). I wish we had a ‘music programme’ to fill the three hours but deriding Ian Skelly for the programme we have now is a bit unfair.

[ed.] Also, I think Ian Skelly presents the programme and not himself which makes the programme feels, well, a breath of fresh air (again, to me, that is). I may of course be wrong on this, as I listen to it only occasionally.

[antongould]

therefore, I think E-A’s comment (#6) is rather harsh as if this were his choice (OK, he chose to take up the job but what would you have done if you had been him?).


On a few occasions when I came across this slot, the messages were all music related and some were well informed comments (to me, that is). I wish we had a ‘music programme’ to fill the three hours but deriding Ian Skelly for the programme we have now is a bit unfair.

[ed.] Also, I think Ian Skelly presents the programme and not himself which makes the programme feels, well, a breath of fresh air (again, to me, that is). I may of course be wrong on this, as I listen to it only occasionally.

Totally agree ...... but then I would say that ........

[LMcD]

Whilst I share your irritation, I'm tempted to say that the last two sentences of your post are often word for word in my mind when I read the strings of competitive strenuous punning that sometimes seem to pass for humour on this site.

I'll have you know that strenuous punning is a highly skilled and much underrated sport which is seriously being considered for inclusion in the 2032 Olympics (summer or winter, it doesn't manner. 'cos we punsters are a hardy lot when it comes to winning laurels).

[Old Grumpy]

I'll have you know that strenuous punning is a highly skilled and much underrated sport which is seriously being considered for inclusion in the 2032 Olympics (summer or winter, it doesn't manner. 'cos we punsters are a hardy lot when it comes to winning laurels).

Well said!

OG

[Nick Armstrong]

Well with Lent approaching, I'm succumbing to all available temptations while I have the chance.

[Serial_Apologist]

I'll have you know that strenuous punning is a highly skilled and much underrated sport which is seriously being considered for inclusion in the 2032 Olympics (summer or winter, it doesn't manner. 'cos we punsters are a hardy lot when it comes to winning laurels).

And very good at standing on our heads!

[cloughie]

Totally agree ...... but then I would say that ........

Of course, you’re clearly his agent!

[LMcD]

And very good at standing on our heads!

Give us a break!

[antongould]

Of course, you’re clearly his agent!

Indeed

[Serial_Apologist]

Give us a break!

[cloughie]

Bearing in mind the average age of punners on these threads would synchronised punning be a more appropriate as an Olympic sport, 2032 is a year or two ahead!