Buzz Out Loud Lounge: Molly's Demotion - My Theory

Huh?

Did you even read Molly's explanation of the change? Its not a demotion at all, its actually her choice. I love a good conspiracy theory more than anyone, but she's pretty much stated the case:

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-10152_102-0.html?forumID=97&threadID=325224&messageID=2952325

Molly is already on Gadgettes, Buzz Report, and Mailbag on a weekly basis. I doubt that Cnet would allow Molly so much air time if they were being flooded with complaints. I'm sure Molly would be flattered if you said that she was too much of a headliner to ever be considered a co-host

(NT) sounds like juicy plotline, but as you said, only a theory..

(NT) Delete thread. Ban user.

Freedom of speech?

What, are you drunk? "Freedom of speech"? We're using CNET servers right now, and they have whatever they want on their servers, they don't have to allow every possible comment just because of "freedom of speech". Freedom of speech means you can start your own website were you can talk this nonsense all you want all day long, and no one can stop you. It doesn't give you an inalienable right to say whatever you want here.

You honestly think Tom and Jason went to the bosses at CNET and threatened to "quit en masse" because of Molly? What have you been drinking? They love Molly! They're probably really sad she's leaving the full-time gig. And if they really hated her so much, why would she still be on once a week?

Stop spreading these ridiculous rumors and attacking Molly. She's awesome! If you dislike her so much, stop listening to the show.

Locked at the very least

In reply to: Just a note. by MarkFlax 

These theories are no less than malicious rumors. Yes, the OP referred to them as theories but shine a negative light on a host that a solid majority of the listeners have the utmost respect for.

Yep, I think that describes Molly perfectly.

by MarkFlax  - 1/19/09 3:59 AM

A small child,

Mark

That hurts just a little bit...

by raygun01  - 1/19/09 10:02 AM

I thought about not even replying to this post, but obviously I should make this clear:

Speaking for myself, it sucks to see Molly cut down to once a week. Let's face it... it was a working formula. And being able to sit in the studio on a daily basis with Tom and Molly was a gift. But I always knew deep down that there would be a day when things would change.

I sympathize with Molly. I can understand that doing a show like BOL for nearly four years can be a challenge, especially when you factor in all of the other stuff she's working on daily. Tom has been doing the show for the same amount of time. It's gotta be challenging keeping up that intensity day in and day out. I can speak from my own experience, and the word "intensity" sums it all up perfectly.

Keep in mind. BOL isn't just an hour out of our day. Factoring prep time, publishing, recording, and the recent addition of live-streaming the whole thing, it's a half-day's worth of work EVERY SINGLE DAY. That can get tiring.

There are enough listeners of BOL that I realize: ya can't please everyone. No matter what, some people are going to hate a Molly-less podcast. Some people are gonna love it. Some people are gonna welcome Natali as the new host... others won't. Man, I faced the same thing when I started speaking up. We got a good amount of mail from people who didn't care to hear my opinion on things. I never took it personally because there's a lot of listeners out there, all looking for something different that pulls them in and they aren't always going to meet in the middle on everything.

And let's not forget that we've already gone through a major change with the podcast when Veronica left the show. Listeners were all doom and gloom when that happened, and dare I say that the show survived and began a new incarnation... the incarnation that you are all fearful of ending right here and now. When V left, some listeners stopped listening (or at least, threatened to via email)... but others came in at that time too... and they actually liked what they heard.

I know I'm rambling, but let it be known that I'm sad to see Molly strip down to one day a week, but she's not going away! She's still on the show every week. We'll still be covering the day's tech news stories. You'll still get a Molly rant here and there. Possibly a song outburst, or strange doodly-flab style word.

And to say that Tom and I went behind Molly's back to get here off the show is just unfounded and completely rediculous (as in: I laughed out loud when I read it). I do a weekly podcast with Molly... it's called Gadgettes... and that show just wouldn't be the same without her. She brings a special light to the shows she's on. Why on earth would I want to push her out the door? Are you nuts?!

Also, I've seen some people freaking out about the choice of Natali as the co-host... All I can say is give Natali a chance before you cut her down. This show is challenging and takes some time to settle into. It's a challenge for anyone to hop in there and say "all the right things in all the right ways" five days per week for a wide listenership. I know that Natali will settle into this hosting spot fantastically. Give her a chance.

That's all. I hope I didn't just put my foot in my mouth. I guess time will tell. Later!