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General Discussion & Feedback => Radio Show & Podcast Feedback => Topic started by: thedoc on 06/02/2016 03:50:04
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keith koenigsberg asked the Naked Scientists:
Can I please make a suggestion? I love your show but I think you can improve it: when answering listener questions, you have a habit of tangential talk, not answering the actual question. Examples? Episode Jan 11, q: how does a snowflakes develop symmetrically, you did not truly answer the question, and q: what is the fastest object in space, your answer was a clever diversion from what the listener actually asked. Listening can be a frustrating experience. May I suggest that you assign one of your panel to carefully listen to the others and make sure the actual question gets answered. Also, I respectfully suggest that you suffer from a common British affliction: being too polite. If the listener has has asked a bad question, don't be shifty and avoid it. You can tactfully suggest "here is the question you really want to be asking". Again I love your show and I'm a long-time listener. But I'm from New York, and I value directness and frankness! I hope you will ta!
Take this criticism in the loving spirit with which it was intended. Best regards, Keith
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