STOP T RADIO
Dear Citizens:The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) on October 10th started broadcasting continuous radio advertisements and music at South Station, North Station and Airport Station w... continue reading »
"World-class cities support performance artists in public spaces including subways. It's a testament to mediocrity that someone would think either Boston residents or visitors would cherish the experience of canned music. Is Boston the Athens of the East, "
"Turn It Off! Find another way to generate revenue that doesn't involve bombardment of advertising at people who are paying to use public transport"
"It hijacks my brain. I can't think. It is terrible."
"Please, please, protect our public soundspaces! Such spaces are for quiet reflection, conversation, and local street musicians -- not corporate commercial radio!"
"Please don't make riding the T more unpleasant than it already is."
"T-radio takes unforgivable advantage of a captive audience."
"If Boston wants to market itself as a city for the arts this is not how it is done. Busking is a way for artists to support themselves. The T has long tried to force buskers out by first requiring arbitrary permits and now by drowning out their music. Not"
"support independent musicians!"
"Please leave it open"
"I am both an artist and a user of public transport. I value the contribution that artists make to the quality of life. Those who play for the public should, I believe, be celebrated and encouraged. Please do everything you can to promote *live* art on the"
"I'd rather listen to the bum barfing on the platform"
"Don't make me wear earplugs!"
"Such aural bombardment of a captive audience in a confined space constitutes torture."
"I much rather hear live musicains than commericals."
"The subway stations are noise enough as it is any way. This T-Radio business would put them into the "real nuisance" category."
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"please, no TV / radio / music / Ads on the T or T stations!"
"Save independent subway performers!"