I wish Jimmy Akin didn't ...

PaulKorb · #1 Sep 24, '05, 7:56 pm

... precede each show with his 3 rules (get straight to the question, no comments allowed and only one question per caller). It's kind of a turn-off.

But he does often have some great answers.

yinekka · #2 Sep 24, '05, 10:07 pm

I am glad he does that. I find it a turn off listening to people go on and on and on and not say anything! I find myself yelling "Get to the point and ask the question!!" Callers should reherse what they are going to say or write it down so they don't waste time.

weddy · #3 Sep 24, '05, 11:02 pm

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Originally Posted by PaulKorb

... precede each show with his 3 rules (get straight to the question, no comments allowed and only one question per caller). It's kind of a turn-off.

But he does often have some great answers.

it wouldn't be the same Jimmy Akin without his 3 rules.

he always has great answers & a sense of humor to boot

**Edwin1961** · #4 Sep 25, '05, 11:35 am

Just be glad Jimmy doesn't have a FOURTH requirement:
"Keep each question up to 30 seconds in length!

" Don't push his button, he may even do this!

Timidity · #5 Sep 25, '05, 3:42 pm

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Originally Posted by PaulKorb

... precede each show with his 3 rules (get straight to the question, no comments allowed and only one question per caller).

It does seem to be a bit of a waste of time, seeing that they're not actually enforced.

Scott Waddell · #6 Sep 25, '05, 6:17 pm

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Originally Posted by Timidity

It does seem to be a bit of a waste of time, seeing that they're not actually enforced.

Or as Capt. Barbossa would say: they are more like guidelines than actual rules.

My guess is the rules are in place to discourage tire-kickers, axe-grinders, and agenda-pushers. If a caller is not one of these, he can be a little flexible.

Scott

chicago · #7 Sep 26, '05, 12:50 am

Well, if Karl can have his rules then why can't Jimmy have his too? It's only fair (and allows Jimmy to feel equal to Karl), afterall!

awalt · #8 Sep 26, '05, 10:34 am

Ah, Capt. Barbossa - originator of one of my favorite movie quotes of all time:

"You best start believing in ghost stories Miss Turner... you’re in one!"

Mr. Lutz · #9 Sep 27, '05, 9:06 am

I love C.A. as it is one of the factors in keeping this revert in. Rules for show? I feel that if you solemnly announce a rule and make no effort to enforce it ( "one question per customer" ) it brings comtempt on rules generally.

If your line is not hard you don't have a line.

Timidity · #10 Sep 27, '05, 9:24 am

The new fourth rule is the worst.

**Edwin1961** · #11 Sep 29, '05, 3:45 pm

I noticed that today's Q&A (9/28) some callers gave comments before their question. Maybe because the comments were about CA Live instead of setting up for a question.

Jimmy, you really outdid yourself tonight! Great answers to question I never would have thought of!

LSK · #12 Oct 3, '05, 3:18 pm

The fact that Jimmy mentioned the song "Kum Bye Ya"

That just made the show for me.....