I can confirm that, from the Relay side, the DJs have always been free to make whatever decisions they felt were best for them. They were volunteers, and I respect their right to choose where and how they want to spend their time.
The DJs who left Relay were very much appreciated, and they played a major role in helping build Relay into what it became. Their time, talent, personalities, and contributions mattered. If they were ever not given what they needed, made to feel unappreciated, or not shown the respect they deserved, then we are sincerely sorry. Regardless of where they choose to go from here, their contributions to Relay should not be overlooked or diminished.
I also want to clarify my own role. I was not part of Relay’s actual management or radio staff. I was primarily the website guy, but I was always available to help wherever I could. When Sizzle closed, Wes stepped up and provided the radio station, hosting, and other resources needed to give the DJs a new place to continue broadcasting. I supported Wes by building and maintaining the website and helping with the technical side so he could provide an online radio station for all of the DJs. Relay was created to give them a home and an opportunity to continue doing what they enjoyed.
I cannot speak for everything that happened on the Galaxy side. I only know that the original plan eventually became something different, and that was their decision as well. I believe everyone made the choice they felt was right for them, and I hold no ill will toward any of the DJs. I genuinely wish them success and hope they continue to enjoy what they do.
There is one statement I do feel needs clarification: “I didn’t take anyone’s format, crew, or idea.”
I do not believe that is entirely accurate when it comes to the format and ideas. I have logs showing that concepts, content, and even portions of code I created were copied and used. That disagreement is between Chain and me, and it does not affect how I feel about the DJs or the decisions they made.
I have worked very hard over the years to support Buzzen, its chatters, and several radio stations, including Tribal, Sizzle, Galaxy, and Relay. I contributed my time, technical knowledge, ideas, and experience to help these stations and the people involved whenever I could. I was always willing to help, and I would have done whatever I reasonably could for anyone who asked.
My concern is not that someone chose to create something of their own. Everyone has that right. My concern is when work, ideas, or code created by others are used without acknowledgment while it is publicly claimed that nothing was taken or copied. Using AI to modify or reproduce existing work does not erase where that work originally came from.
I am not looking for an argument, and I do not want this disagreement to overshadow the DJs or their future. I simply believe in being honest about what happened, acknowledging the people whose work helped make it possible, and taking responsibility for how those people were treated.
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