04-05-2011, 01:11 AM,
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Important Announcement (and Request) from Carla and Monica
Hello to all B4 forum posters from Carla and Monica. As you may know, we two have been doing a show on blogtalkradio.com called In the Now: Q&A with Carla L. Rueckert. It is literally made up of your questions and Carla’s answers.
The show seems to have developed a strong following. Our archive listeners over the last two months have been around 1,800 per month, and we started with maybe 27 archive listeners.
We had to give the show a hiatus because of Carla’s upcoming back surgery (tentatively scheduled for April 15th) and decided to take stock.
Our assets are simple: the two of us, and your questions.
Our challenges revolve around the fact that in five months of doing the show once a week, we always seemed to be shy of questions. This puzzles us, because typically L/L Research’s band of seekers full of questions. We have no idea how to encourage everyone to send in questions. How can we do that?
We thought of going to the forums and taking up the issues expressed in each of the threads in the various forums. Our only concern is that we do not want to come across as experts and stifle free communication. If we do that, will it mess up your discussions, or help them?
We thought of having a panel discussion on some weeks, using L/L Research’s oldest and most experienced volunteers to take up questions posed by the Ra sessions. Would that interest you?
And we thought of having special guests who are experts at whatever questions we do field where Carla is not very sharp, such as math and science-related queries. Does this interest you?
You see, our focus is serving you, our community of seekers. That is what the show is about. That is why it is tied to your questions. So how can we do this show better?
All feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much! L/L – Carla and Monica
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04-05-2011, 02:29 AM,
(This post was last modified: 04-05-2011, 02:30 AM by Spectrum.)
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RE: Important Announcement (and Request) from Carla and Monica
I listened to the show for the first time the other night, and enjoyed it.
Monica Wrote:We thought of going to the forums and taking up the issues expressed in each of the threads in the various forums. Our only concern is that we do not want to come across as experts and stifle free communication. If we do that, will it mess up your discussions, or help them?
I think it's a nice idea.
Monica Wrote:We thought of having a panel discussion on some weeks, using L/L Research’s oldest and most experienced volunteers to take up questions posed by the Ra sessions. Would that interest you?
Yes.
Monica Wrote:And we thought of having special guests who are experts at whatever questions we do field where Carla is not very sharp, such as math and science-related queries. Does this interest you?
Yes.
One thing that would specifically interest me, is a little book insert (maybe the last 5 minutes of the show). I want to know which books you've read that you would really recommend. Additionally, forum members can maybe also make book recommendations for the show.
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04-08-2011, 11:51 AM,
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RE: Important Announcement (and Request) from Carla and Monica
(04-05-2011, 01:11 AM)Bring4th_Monica Wrote: We have no idea how to encourage everyone to send in questions. How can we do that?
Maybe a weekly reminder on forum would be in place? Like, "in two days it's... show time! What do you guys want to know, tell us!"?
Quote:We thought of going to the forums and taking up the issues expressed in each of the threads in the various forums. Our only concern is that we do not want to come across as experts and stifle free communication. If we do that, will it mess up your discussions, or help them?
I think it's a great idea!
Quote:You see, our focus is serving you, our community of seekers. That is what the show is about. That is why it is tied to your questions. So how can we do this show better?
You are two beautiful souls!
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04-08-2011, 08:21 PM,
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RE: Important Announcement (and Request) from Carla and Monica
With now 1,800 views a month, you are getting newbies as well as veterans. So perhaps go over some newbie postings, if you don't attract any such question, for subjects to begin the program. Then get into something heavier for the advanced members and maybe something in between to conclude.
Audience questions should get priority but, if too few come along ask the forum crowd for ideas.
I am guilty of not viewing enough, but I can think of these types of question:
- What is the meaning of blah (theoretical)?
- What can I do about my blah issue (personal)?
Both are good ones to consider. In fact, maybe do at least one of each. Too much of either could be a turn-off.
A reminder right on the forums page when you are getting ready for a program should be good. Otherwise, email ought to work too.
Lee as
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04-14-2011, 10:39 AM,
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RE: Important Announcement (and Request) from Carla and Monica
Hi Monica, I regularly listen to the archives. I am based in Europe and it's somewhat difficult to wake up early morning to make the live show. Few weeks ago I even got up at 4 AM to catch the live show and call in but it happened that that week there was no show. Anyway, I like it a lot and really appreciate what you and Carla are doing. Promise to send my questions and to make an early morning call next time. Much appreciation from me.
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