The Official VF Radio 3.0 Beta Test

Chris · 09-18-2006, 09:59 AM

Hi everyone,

We are currently beta-testing the new VF Radio. There is a link on the Main Page (Under the updates). We will be playing music throughout the test at selected times. Give us a Shout or leave feedback here on your thoughts. We are mostly interested in:

The quality of the connection (does it skip, drop out, etc)
Volume of voice versus music, etc.

We currently have it set to a maximum of 12 listeners, which we may increase as the test continues.

Let us know what you think!

-Chris

Kovu · 09-18-2006, 11:55 PM

Well chris I like this version but I was wondering how you get the songs that you want to listen to on the VF radio vrs 3.0 beta. But it realy cool and and cant wait until it on the site it will rock and again I cant wait

Chris · 09-19-2006, 12:00 AM

Well, the current version of VF Radio where you can select your own songs really isn't legal anymore. Even if you can't download it, being able to select your own songs and listen to them on demand violates copyright law.

While some of the convieniences of the on-demand system will be missed, I think the overall experience of the new system will help alleviate these concerns. There's certainly a greater variety of material we can choose from, along with a variety of new talent (DJ's) to present the material to you.

Chatterbug · 09-19-2006, 12:03 AM

It was fun to listen to you DJ today Chris.

PeoplemoverMatt · 09-19-2006, 01:30 PM

If we can have DJs, how far away can we be from Podcasts?

-- PMM

Rachele · 09-19-2006, 01:56 PM

I ahd alittle bit of trouble with it yesterday. I am on a broadband connection, and was using the Quicktime version. It would skip just a bit now and then, but after a while, it would just stop. I had to go to the window, push pause and play, then it would resume.

I really like the new format with everyone hearing the same thing at once, and with the DJs. It should make for some interesting radio shows!

Neo · 09-19-2006, 02:01 PM

hi Rachele. There were a few problems yesterday with skipping and such. Let me know by PM if you have any problems again.

Chris · 09-19-2006, 02:13 PM

Matt, regarding Podcasts, there are so many other websites out there already doing this, and frankly they do a great job with it. As much as I think it would be fun to try out, we're just barely getting started with broadcasting and I'd like us to get our feet wet with regular broadcasting first.

ufrob · 09-21-2006, 09:14 PM

Hey Chris,
Love Visions Fantastic ... love , love Visions Fantastic! I must say I can't wait until Walt Disney World is on the radio. Now, you wanted feedback. Hmmm. I loved the way you had Visions Fantastic radio the last couple of months and how I could play selections from my choosing from Disneyland. Loved it. Then I checked it today. Not too happy. It's just like that other web site (just looked ... utilidors) which you have to wait for selections to appear. It's just like visions Fantastic was when I first found it. To me, that's going backwards, not forwards. I do need to remember that this is a Beta version ... hope visions fantastic gets everything worked out.

post script ... just read the threads before mine and saw the copyright thing and picking songs. that does suck!!! man!!! no fun. well, hope a happy medium can come between the two (picking our own and one continuous loop playing.

Neo · 09-21-2006, 09:37 PM

Just to let you know there is a request thread. We usually have someone watching the radio and able to fill requests just post in the thread and we will try to fill the request.

The request thread can be found in the radio forum

Chris · 09-21-2006, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufrob

Hey Chris,
Love Visions Fantastic ... love , love Visions Fantastic! I must say I can't wait until Walt Disney World is on the radio. Now, you wanted feedback. Hmmm. I loved the way you had Visions Fantastic radio the last couple of months and how I could play selections from my choosing from Disneyland. Loved it. Then I checked it today. Not too happy. It's just like that other web site (just looked ... utilidors) which you have to wait for selections to appear. It's just like visions Fantastic was when I first found it. To me, that's going backwards, not forwards. I do need to remember that this is a Beta version ... hope visions fantastic gets everything worked out.

post script ... just read the threads before mine and saw the copyright thing and picking songs. that does suck!!! man!!! no fun. well, hope a happy medium can come between the two (picking our own and one continuous loop playing.

I certainly understand the frustration and disappointment. With VF growing we have to start taking some responsability too, and part of that means keeping the site in legal compliance. I think you'll enjoy the variety in the broadcasts from our various DJ's and our large musical selection.

-Chris

ghoofie · 09-25-2006, 02:34 PM

Well....at work I only have Media Player and I can't listen to VF radio very well anymore. It buffers a long time...then plays briefly...then goes back to buffer again. I'm looking into trying to get WINAMP at work...but "THEY" may not let me. Sigh.

Oh...the prior VF radio worked great for me at work. I could listen for hours and hardly ever a blip of any kind.

Neo · 09-25-2006, 03:47 PM

ghoofie can you run programs on your computer? There is a "pocketwinamp" meaning it doesnt install it just runs on your computer. If you like I can find a copy of it.

doutrnz · 11-03-2006, 09:12 AM

I really enjoyed the previous version of VFR. I could loop my favorite tracks. Now, we can't. I understand that we can request selections but I don't know how I feel about that. I'm gonna have to go back to listening to my CD's and MP3 tracks.

09-18-2006, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Official Site Founder People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 3,883 Images: 11	The Official VF Radio 3.0 Beta Test Hi everyone, We are currently beta-testing the new VF Radio. There is a link on the Main Page (Under the updates). We will be playing music throughout the test at selected times. Give us a Shout or leave feedback here on your thoughts. We are mostly interested in: The quality of the connection (does it skip, drop out, etc) Volume of voice versus music, etc. We currently have it set to a maximum of 12 listeners, which we may increase as the test continues. Let us know what you think! -Chris __________________ Chris Lang Site Admin and Founder of VF My Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to VF Scavenger Hunt 5! 293 days 23 hours 48 minutes
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09-18-2006, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kovu People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: canada that is far a away form disney Posts: 58	Well chris I like this version but I was wondering how you get the songs that you want to listen to on the VF radio vrs 3.0 beta. But it realy cool and and cant wait until it on the site it will rock and again I cant wait __________________ this is Halloween this is Halloween every one bow down to the pumpkin king now
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09-19-2006, 12:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Official Site Founder People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 3,883 Images: 11	Well, the current version of VF Radio where you can select your own songs really isn't legal anymore. Even if you can't download it, being able to select your own songs and listen to them on demand violates copyright law. While some of the convieniences of the on-demand system will be missed, I think the overall experience of the new system will help alleviate these concerns. There's certainly a greater variety of material we can choose from, along with a variety of new talent (DJ's) to present the material to you. __________________ Chris Lang Site Admin and Founder of VF My Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to VF Scavenger Hunt 5! 293 days 23 hours 48 minutes
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09-19-2006, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chatterbug People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 656 Images: 495	It was fun to listen to you DJ today Chris. __________________ ON DISNEYLAND It has that thing-the imagination, and the feeling of happy excitement-I knew when I was a kid" __Walt Disney Stop by My Page and Say Hi
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09-19-2006, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
PeoplemoverMatt An Objective Perspective People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 4,745 Images: 18	If we can have DJs, how far away can we be from Podcasts? -- PMM __________________ "I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Augustus Lindberg "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." -- Walter Elias Disney "So are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him...so we too might walk in the newness of life." -- Romans 6:1-4
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09-19-2006, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rachele Disneyland Rocks! People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NM is way too far from Disneyland for my taste Posts: 374 Images: 28	I ahd alittle bit of trouble with it yesterday. I am on a broadband connection, and was using the Quicktime version. It would skip just a bit now and then, but after a while, it would just stop. I had to go to the window, push pause and play, then it would resume. I really like the new format with everyone hearing the same thing at once, and with the DJs. It should make for some interesting radio shows!
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09-19-2006, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Neo VF's LoudMouth Administrator People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,543 Images: 112	hi Rachele. There were a few problems yesterday with skipping and such. Let me know by PM if you have any problems again. __________________ Help Sea Shepherd stop whaling in the Antarctic!!! Donate time at sea, time on shore, money, or wish list items to help their cause. My Countdown Counting down to: 1 Year anniversary 38 days 10 hours 48 minutes
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09-19-2006, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chris Official Site Founder People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 3,883 Images: 11	Matt, regarding Podcasts, there are so many other websites out there already doing this, and frankly they do a great job with it. As much as I think it would be fun to try out, we're just barely getting started with broadcasting and I'd like us to get our feet wet with regular broadcasting first. __________________ Chris Lang Site Admin and Founder of VF My Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to VF Scavenger Hunt 5! 293 days 23 hours 48 minutes
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09-21-2006, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
ufrob People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2	chris Hey Chris, Love Visions Fantastic ... love , love Visions Fantastic! I must say I can't wait until Walt Disney World is on the radio. Now, you wanted feedback. Hmmm. I loved the way you had Visions Fantastic radio the last couple of months and how I could play selections from my choosing from Disneyland. Loved it. Then I checked it today. Not too happy. It's just like that other web site (just looked ... utilidors) which you have to wait for selections to appear. It's just like visions Fantastic was when I first found it. To me, that's going backwards, not forwards. I do need to remember that this is a Beta version ... hope visions fantastic gets everything worked out. post script ... just read the threads before mine and saw the copyright thing and picking songs. that does suck!!! man!!! no fun. well, hope a happy medium can come between the two (picking our own and one continuous loop playing.
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09-21-2006, 09:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Neo VF's LoudMouth Administrator People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,543 Images: 112	Just to let you know there is a request thread. We usually have someone watching the radio and able to fill requests just post in the thread and we will try to fill the request. The request thread can be found in the radio forum __________________ Help Sea Shepherd stop whaling in the Antarctic!!! Donate time at sea, time on shore, money, or wish list items to help their cause. My Countdown Counting down to: 1 Year anniversary 38 days 10 hours 48 minutes
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09-25-2006, 02:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
ghoofie How do YOU spell Goofy? People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 569 Images: 16	Well....at work I only have Media Player and I can't listen to VF radio very well anymore. It buffers a long time...then plays briefly...then goes back to buffer again. I'm looking into trying to get WINAMP at work...but "THEY" may not let me. Sigh. Oh...the prior VF radio worked great for me at work. I could listen for hours and hardly ever a blip of any kind. __________________ ghoofie's place Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older) My Countdown Counting down to: ghoofie returns to Disneyland !! 28 days 1 hours 48 minutes
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09-25-2006, 03:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Neo VF's LoudMouth Administrator People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,543 Images: 112	ghoofie can you run programs on your computer? There is a "pocketwinamp" meaning it doesnt install it just runs on your computer. If you like I can find a copy of it. __________________ Help Sea Shepherd stop whaling in the Antarctic!!! Donate time at sea, time on shore, money, or wish list items to help their cause. My Countdown Counting down to: 1 Year anniversary 38 days 10 hours 48 minutes
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11-03-2006, 09:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
doutrnz People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Encino, CA Posts: 1	VF Radio... disappointed in the direction its taking. I really enjoyed the previous version of VFR. I could loop my favorite tracks. Now, we can't. I understand that we can request selections but I don't know how I feel about that. I'm gonna have to go back to listening to my CD's and MP3 tracks.
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