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[edit] Page Protection

I would like to add something about Martin coming to do a talk at a local primary school recently. This is true, not vandalism. Thanks. degrabber74

I've removed the template, article additions can be made by registered users, also, we need the full text you want added to perform these requests. Shell babelfish 16:33, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

The page protect has been removed - I disagree with this - as long the show continues to mention this Wiki article, it should remain. --Ninevah 23:09, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

Don't disagree, but given the enjoyment/airtime they get from seeing it vandlised, that'll probably be quite a way off... Cyckath 08:41, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

Please put Page Protect back on - it's abundantly clear that this article needs tighter control on editing. --Ninevah 03:06, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
Does not help when the radio show makes light of the vandalism to this wiki and makes jokes about it, so in turn this encourages it even more!...I like funny stuff but people putting in useless comments not even related to the show then it makes it annoying --Mikecraig 03:11, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
Since the latest removal a couple of days ago it seems to be getting vandalised as often as before - I say leave the protection up there for good. Brebster 00:43, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
Has been requested again --Mikecraig 00:44, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
Given that the show openly promotes vandalism of Wikipedia and this page in particular, you can only assume the semi-protection is appropriate until the show has finished its run for the year (or the hosts get bored of wikipedia and move on to the next running gag, whichever happens first). Rob.au 16:20, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Get This Broadcast Times (Correction Needed)

In the introduction the article claims that Get This can "be heard between 9am-10am weekdays on Triple M" This is not correct and should be changed to reflect nationwide broadcast times to something like: Get This can be heard weekedays on Triple M between 9am-10am in Melboure, Sydney and Brisbane and 5pm-6pm in Adelaide.

Fixed. --ozzmosis 06:41, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] It has been suggested that Ed Kavalee be merged into this article or section. (Discuss)

  • I don't think this is necessary - my thoughts are that Ed Kavalee has done enough to warrant his own page. --Kramy 23:43, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Even when most of what's listed in his article is about his work on Get This? --Ninevah 23:49, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
They just discussed it on Get This - Ed may be sad now if we remove it :) What do others think? --Kramy 23:54, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Granted, but if most of his work listed on the article is about his contribution to Get This, than it should be merged. Find some other information about him (aside from his antics on Get This) to warrant his own article. --Ninevah 23:57, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
There's some stuff about his acting roles in a few movies, so I think his page stays. Rogerthat Talk 10:24, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
Ok, will remove merge suggestion. --Ninevah 23:21, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] It has been suggested that Richard Marsland be merged into this article or section. (Discuss)

Definitely. The wikipedia article on him just says he's 'panel guy', but he is on the show all the time. I think he's a writer and comic or something. Tony always mentions that he hosted a TV show that he used to appear on, but I never saw it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.168.131.231 (talk • contribs)

I don't think there is much harm in having a separate article. --ozzmosis 07:57, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
Now that the article has been expanded to include information other than his work on Get This, is it worth removing the "merge request" on the Get This and Richard Marsland pages? --Ninevah 22:21, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

I think so, he's got more content than Jake Wall. :P Stu 12:06, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Ok, will remove merge suggestion. --Ninevah 23:22, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Guest list

Since there has been an extensive guest list started, I suggest special guests at top should be removed. --Ninevah 00:57, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps leave:

The show's great premise is to rotate co-hosts. Every day is a new guest host.

The show is different every day, depending on the co-host's expertise. Martin also creates comedy sketches that include edited recordings of politicians of the day, celebrities, and musical parodies. He will even go as far as to ridicule his co-hosts on a daily basis, though it is Kavalee who garners the most abuse. --Kramy 00:31, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Fixed. --ozzmosis 06:08, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Soundbytes regularly used

I would like to upload the soundbytes he uses - do you think this will be acceptable.

Also the title of this section can be changed... any better suggestions for it? --Kramy 00:38, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm a fan of the show but I don't think this section belongs on Wikipedia. Much too trivial. I'm removing it. --ozzmosis 06:08, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism

Vandalism seems to be more frequent since the show acknowledged this article's existence. Any way to tackle this? --Ninevah 04:22, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Actually I thought it was surprisingly minor. Nothing that a few regular Wikipedians can't revert where necessary. :-) --ozzmosis 05:29, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
The vandalism was mentioned by Tony Martin and co-hosts on August 23rd 2006 show. MxAesir 14:28, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
Yes... they seem to be encouraging it... --ozzmosis 11:43, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
Is it permissable/possible to lock the article during the show's broadcasting times? The show refers to the "funnybone" comment and its constant changes daily, this may alleviate vandalism issues possibly... --Ninevah 23:22, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
No, probably not. A lot of the edits are done outside those times anyway. --ozzmosis 14:04, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
But you'd be amazed how many people are using Wikipedia whilst listening to the show! --Ninevah 23:46, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
I have added a section so the vandals can vandalise to their heart's content, and the essential information of the article remains intact... Let's see how it goes... User:pc_wall
Reverted. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. --ozzmosis 14:04, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
But surely there is a call for humor in a comedy article. This isn't encyclopedia Britannica and never will be.... [[User:pc_wall}}
Articles must remain neutral. Which means little humour - remember, what you might find funny may not be humourous to others! --Ninevah 23:43, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
User:pc_wall Please look at: Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. MxAesir 01:55, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Have requested semi protection at this point..lets see what happens --Mikecraig 00:55, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Is there any reason why protection was taken off? D1-3508 11:41, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

I think there is a timelimit...but always annoying when it goes off then vandalism hits straight away --Mikecraig 12:05, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
Probably worth requesting protection again I think - can someone who knows how arrange this? Cheers. Brebster 02:19, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
In saying that, it will still happen anyway, due to members "Mucking around". --D1-3508 08:04, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • I have semiprotected. Registered users who vandalise will have their editing privileges withdrawn.--Golden Wattle talk 09:56, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Once off Show Events

Perhaps we need a segment for one off show events or old segments. MxAesir 09:38, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Is it really worthwhile documenting all of this on Wikipedia? Too much minor trivia is a curse. --ozzmosis 11:02, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
I think the section titled 'Notable Events' is sufficient enough to cover the one off show events. Gammon 04:55, 31 August 2006 (AEST)

The Notable Events section is getting ridiculous. This is an encyclopedia article about a radio show, not a fan site. What possible purpose could listing all the topics mentioned by the show have? That section should be culled at least. Aceya 13:15, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

Maybe people will enjoy it?--Ed Kavalee 12:16, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Uploading skits

I've just contacted the Get This team about this, but I'm wondering if it's worthwhile putting up some of the skits and discussions they have? I have recordings in the Ogg/Vorbis codec, which would be more appropriate for hosting on Wikipedia than the existing MP3 podcasts.

On a related note, I've also added the Listen Live link, since there is some content that's not available via the podcasts.

I think this is a good idea. But too many would complicate the site and make it too confusing for first time/novice users. A small collection of the best parts/highlights would be acceptable. Gammon 04:56, 31 August 2006 (AEST)


[edit] Image

I think it's great that an image has been added, however I think that it should be cropped to remove the text - it looks like an advertisement banner (which it is)at the moment and seems out of place on wikipedia. 202.76.188.156 10:11, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

It's the logo for the show - --Mikecraig 22:40, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Not really specific logo, as all the "award" banners use the same font/style. The more generic image on the Get This page with the paper bag clad stand-in for the host may be a more suitable option Cyckath 23:19, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

The banner is part of Triple M's current advertising campaign. You see those "award" posters all over Melbourne.

Is it worth mentioning somewhere that Tony and Ed have admitted on the show that the bodies in that image are not their own bodies, rather it is their heads superimposed on MMM staff members bodies as Tony and Ed were sick of doing photoshoots? Brebster 01:51, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
How about replacing it with the photo from the Triple M website which features Matt from Production with a paper bag over his head? I can edit it to have Tony and Ed only. Stu 03:05, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Notable Events / Running Gags

Is the fact the Robyn Butler came in and talked about her husband being in a movie really noteworthy? If so then we may as well put up every guest who comes in and talks about them or someone they know being on a show.

Also, was there any talk of "Absolute Bollocks" bcoming a regular segment. Half the time the phone-ins are based on a new topic - maybe there should be a separate page for the phone-in topics. Brebster 23:36, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

Further to this, they discuss Richard Marsland's nicknames on just about every episode, it's not really a notable event if it happened on a particular day. I don't think we need daily updates of what happens on the show. Brebster 03:14, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
Yet again, I think it is important to distinguish between "new segments" and segments they run on a particular day that will probably not get a run again. I doubt they will have another call-in asking for people's favourite institutes. As I've mentioned, I dont think we need daily updates on every different segment they air. Brebster 05:55, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
Seem to be talking to myself here, but is this section about "Notable Events & Running Gags" as the title suggests, or is it about what that daily phone-in topics are and what the hosts and co-host talked about that day? I'm all for a section about what the Talkback Mountain topics are about, but maybe it should be under a section called "Talkback Mountain Topics", not "Notable Events", and maybe this should be a separate page altogether just like the daily co-hosts page is. Anyone else agree? Brebster 03:46, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Ok, I understand you like adding to this section as much as possible, but changing the heading slightly to include "notable episodes" still doesn't validate half of the stuff that's in this section. The section prior to "Notable Events..." is "Talkback Mountain" - perhaps any notable Talkback Mountain topics could be listed or linked here.
Furthermore, there is a separate page with the List of guest hosts on Get This, maybe anything they talk about is noteworthy then it could be listed here next to the day they appeared - or just provide a link to this page on their official site http://www.mmmelb.com.au/shows/get_this/cohosts.php which contains the co-host for every day and also an overview of what they've said. If you look at a wikipedia page for say The Simpsons, they don't list what happens on every other episode on the main page, rather they have links to other pages for episode synopses. Just some advice, as I think the main Get This page will start too look a bit messy if we constantly update daily happenings of the show on the main page. Brebster 04:35, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Hate to interrupt your conversation with yourself, Brebster, but how about making a separate article for the items that happens during the months? Ie, Trivia/Events for 2006, etc. --Ninevah 10:48, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for responding Ninevah - happy to create a separate page for the events over the months, basically what is on the main page currently split out by months. Any objections? Should I just start with what is on the main page at the moment? Brebster 12:56, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Yep, sounds about right - Just title it Get This Trivia/Events, then the article can be listed by year, then month. --Ninevah 23:09, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Have created separate article for gags/trivia/events for Get This (List of Events and Trivia on Get This) as the list was getting a bit lengthy on the Get This article. Feel free to tidy, etc. --Ninevah 04:58, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 2 weeks left?

There was talk on the 10th October episode that the show only has a couple of weeks left. Does anyone know if that means for this year or for good? Probably worth putting this on the page if anyone knows. Brebster 23:40, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

I think it's just for the year...I have not heard any of the other shows as yet mentioning when they finish for the year..I am sure we will get this confirmed --Mikecraig 23:47, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

This seems plausible, as the show has been on the air continuously since April, with no holidays - unusual for a Triple M program.

Tough Love finished for the year this week and the guest host on Get This said "how come they get off 3 weeks early" so I would suggest the last show of the year will be on Friday December 1st. Irokin 00:43, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

Tony alluded, on air, to the possiblity of a return next year, and indicated Ed and his negotiations involved pushing for a longer show.

I think they should get the lunch time slot and move Mick Molloy earlier or put him in the drivetime slot replacing the Shebang (or take him off)--Mikecraig 23:18, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Hasn't there been some talk about The Shebang going to the breakfast slot?? --Ninevah 04:02, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
It has been rumoured due to Fifi Box's popularity and the The Cage not rating well in Sydney FM market (6th place with 2DayFM the top FM station in Syd) --Mikecraig 04:15, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Userbox

Should someone create a Userbox for Get This? Maybe we need confirmation the show will be back in 2007 first. Stu 02:33, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I thought Userboxes were for wikipedian's user pages, not articles? --Mikecraig 03:23, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I believe he means an infobox - in order to do that, we'd need a standard one for Aussie radio shows (at least). If someone wants to make one - great. I don't know how.

Things to add - Radio network, timeslots, hosts... and other stuff I haven't thought of yet. Surely there is more to add? Blackjack4124 06:51, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Pointless Content Deleted

Get This has its own website. There's even a link to it at the end of this article. Hence is there any point to sections of this encycopedia entry dedicated to outlning what ringtones and other rubbish is available on the website?

Same goes for documenting what catch phrases the hosts use on air. Of what possible use is this information to anyone? It's an encyclopedia entry. If you want to start a fan site which recounts everything you heard on the radio show why not just do that instead. If you want to tell someone something funny you heard try telling your friends.

Seriously, it's a radio show that's been running for 7 months. If the same recounting of every guest, catch phrase and gimmick was brought to bear on the entry for The Late Show With David Letterman Wikipedia would double in size. Use this as a reference for the deletions. Attriti0n 08:53, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

- 13/2/07 - I feel that most of the "Notable events and episodes & running gags" could be salvaged and entered into the Link "Main article: List of Events and Trivia on Get This" Especially the following "Repeated airing of Rex Hunt's rant regarding his wealth and sexual prowess." This is unnecessary.

[edit] Tony Martin's sketches

Does anyone think that Tony's on-air sketches go wayyy too long?. On the 9 February 2007 episode, he did one about a "press conference" relating to soft drinks and it was not amusing and went to long...I think he has a tendancy to do this quite often. --Mikecraig 00:22, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

This is Matter of Opinion. Not suitable for article--Ed Kavalee 12:19, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Get This new 2007 two hour format

I think there needs to be more mention of the new 2 hour format with significantly increased music content and Tony Martin's obvious disaproval. If people agree with me, I am able to post a transcipt of the brief description Tony gave during his show where he talks about the changes, his feelings, the fan reaction and comments from management. --Qualal 07:30, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

I agree. This needs to be seriously considered. Rpf 15:28, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
I would not take it too seriously..alot of what is said on-air is just to be "controversial" ..in a few weeks they will move onto another subject and it wont be mentioned --Mikecraig 22:34, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Podcast

"Martin recently boasted Get This as having the most downloaded podcast in the Australian radio market."

Where is the 3rd party source that this fact is true? Is there is a list/ratings of what podcasts are the most downloaded in Australia? One problem with Get This is the hosts quite often make statements that are not factual or are part of a on-air joke/sketch. If there is a source apart from the hosts making a statement on-air, then this is worthy to be put back up there....if not then no POV statements..etc should be put on the article. --Mikecraig 22:51, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

This exact listing you're after is for statistics purposes used internally in the network. Therefore, it will not be available to the public to view eg. downloaded from the internet. --Fromtheditch 14:43, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
Any stats/ratings..etc re: "Australian radio market" is always available in some shape or form, so I find that very hard to believe. Something like this is always published in the media (TV, press..etc) especially when it comes to radio shows and stations as it is normally a fiercely competitive market (esp between AM and FM stations) and I find it hard to believe that Austereo would not be putting out press releases regarding this "supposed achievement"! --Mikecraig 04:55, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
Sorry to tell you, but I do work for the company (but my comments do not represent them). This is an internal achievement which does not need to have a massive press release for it. No need to get your knickers in a knot. Not "any" stats/ratings for "Australian radio market" are available. --Fromtheditch 15:02, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
Regardless if you work for them or not, how can it be an "internal" achievement if this so-called "most downloaded podcast in the Australian radio market" would be competing against other radio networks and shows who have podcasts (and possibly other Austereo stations and shows) where normally an industry group/body would be compiling the data to keep tabs on this type of thing (eg: ACNielsen Media, OzTAM...etc) and publish reports, ratings, stats..etc. Official WP Policy is that "Articles should rely on reliable, third-party published sources with a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy". Nuff said --Mikecraig 05:26, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
I didn't say anything about printing it on the main page nor was I saying to put up the statements you keep removing - I was trying to explain to you where the sources were from where Tony was making reference to. There isn't any official podcast data listing, the closest thing are lisitngs like the subscriptions on iTunes. There are some releases which are only available to interested companies and not to the public. I was stating why there wouldn't be any access to the evidence you were after. Period. Fromtheditch 05:44, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

Firstly, the post was that "Martin recently boasted Get This as having the most downloaded podcast in the Australian radio market". It wasn't stating that they actually did, it was that Martin "boasted" they did. Do we need verify that he "boasted" from a 3rd party? Perhaps an insider, close pal or fellow diner could verify the boasting!

There is information about the show on Wikipedia that hasn't been verified or is awaiting citation - for example in the February 2007 section of the "List of Events and Trivia on Get This" page, a statement reads, "The two hour show now only yields 8 minutes more of entertainment, (after ads, music and news) compared to the one hour show last year [citation needed]". Should we go through and remove every piece of information about the show that hasn't been verified or cited? Who's to say if Greg Fleet did come up with the idea of Passiona High?

And finally, the segment where Martin mentioned the podcasts wasn't a sketch or joke, it was probably their most serious segment to date. The bemoaned the fact that despite the great podcast figures, they still couldn't get any marketing out of it. He compared their figure of 250,000 downloads with the 25,000 downloads achieved Kyle and Jackie 0 Show on Fox FM, also an Austereo Network station, so I don't think their figures were industry wide figures - just those pertaining to Austereo-related podcasts.

Considering that certain contributors here will repeatedly put up info about a "New Segment" being introduced as soon as it's played, when in reaility it turns out to be a once-off, I don't see why the podcast claim can't be posted - but hey I'm not out to increase my contribution count as much as possible, I'm just here to inform. Brebster 06:05, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

Brebster, is it possible to find reference from iTunes whether the statement is true? --Ninevah 11:24, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
Ninevah, I'm not too sure about this - I've had a quick browse around iTunes but couldn't find anything. Like I said, Martin was only comparing his show with another Austereo show so the figures were probably internal. Brebster 04:04, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

As soon as it started on iTunes it was ranked 2nd only behind Ricky Gervais, which was definitely an international ranking, so it being the most popular Australian podcast certainly isn't a large claim. In fact I cannot imagine what would knock it off other than the TV show vodcasts from TheChaser and TGYH. 220.233.126.136 05:49, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Definitely? I doubt it. It would be 2nd on the Australian iTunes store, not internationally. The KZA 08:23, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Categories

I suggest we add "Australian radio programs" in to the Category at the footer of the Get This page, for inclusion in the list of Australian radio programs. Other shows of same or similar genre, including ones from Triple M, are on the Australian radio programs list. IMac600 17:54, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Agree --Mikecraig 22:05, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

It used to include it, question is why was it removed I guess. Cyckath 23:00, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

NThe reason it was removed is because it was redundant. Category:Australian radio comedy is already a sub category of Category:Australian radio programs so it's not necessary to have the article in both. James086Talk | Email 13:50, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cecilia on the phones

Cecilia does operate/handle the calls for phone-ins. It's in her e-mail signature (send her an e-mail!!!) and the internal Austereo database. If you still think you need citation, you will need to cite Nikki Hamilton as well and a whole bunch of other stuff too, which makes this page a bit of a flaw trying to cite things via media releases or anything else that's based on the web only. Fromtheditch 15:59, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Ultimately, everything does need to be cited in reliable published sources. If someone contests something that is not cited in reliable published sources, then it can be removed. —Centrx→talk • 15:26, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Deletion of List of guest hosts and List of Events and Trivia on Get This articles

Just to let everyone know, the two articles List of guest hosts on Get This and List of Events and Trivia on Get This are subject to deletion. See the articles for more information. --Mikecraig 03:13, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

They've both been deleted so I'm removing the dead links from the Get This article. --Ninevah 09:57, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
Cool thanks for that --Mikecraig 22:07, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
Is there a way of retrieving these pages? Not to repost or anything, just for my own reference. --me 1133am 21 june
Maybe from google if it's been cached? --Mikecraig 03:11, 21 June 2007 (UTC)
I grabbed a copy from Google's cache, cleaned it up and updated it. You can find it at http://getthis.criticalentropy.com/guests.html . Steven Plunkett 02:04, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Got this?

The page is called Got This, and Get This redirects to pariament of Albania...--211.27.185.84 12:21, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Is "Get This" Still on?

I just tried to tune into Triple M on Wed 5th Sept. 2007 and they were not on. I was just wondering if this was a once off or has there show been canceled? --MattyC3350 01:53, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Two week break which started this week, it's mentioned throughout the newest (03/09/07) podcast Cyckath 02:42, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

They're now 2pm-4pm weekdays. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.56.233.124 (talk) 22:10, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

They are going to finish up at the end of 2007 as they are not being renewed for 2008 - we need to get some references/articles soon to clarify this --Mikecraig 04:45, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Link to petition

Stop deleting the link to the petition! Linking to a petition does not violate any Wikipedia guidlines. 58.105.22.32 05:34, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

It does. Wikipedia is not a soapbox --ozzmosis 15:00, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
If we link to another petition demanding that the show never come back on air again as well, though, that would be cool, right?
Also, stop storing soap in your crappy website if you want to avoid the confusion. 210.1.205.32 05:17, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
The article you linked to (Wikipedia is not a soapbox) acts as a guideline to prevent people from pushing their own agenda on Wikipedia. It's there to ensure Wikipedia that retains its neutrality. However, a petition-link can be placed in a Wikipedia article so long as it is done objectively. If you felt that part of the article was written with a bias, you should have rewritten it or marked it (Wikipedia facilitates this). This would be more appropriate than quoting Wikipedia policies. 220.238.210.192 06:15, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
Could we add the link to the show's Wiki then? http://getthiswiki.wetpaint.com/ -- agentsarah6 15:49, 18 October 2007
You don't need to ask permission, nobody owns this article.220.238.210.192 07:50, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
I only asked because I don't seem to be able to and Mikecraig seems to enjoy deleting additions. --agentsarah6 19:05, 18 October 2007
You can't add anything to this article because it has been protected. You need to be an established user. I wouldn't bother anyway, Mikecraig or one of the others would just delete it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gotthat (talk • contribs) 09:30, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
I have added the link to the wiki as it is not based totally on saving the show but collecting detailed information about it that goes beyond the scope of this Wikipedia article (for those who would like to know more.) -- agentsarah6 18:39, 23 October 2007
Unfortunately that wanders into the realm of a fan site, and the rules of WP:EL are "no fan sites". However I'll put it to someone else to remove. Just putting it out there. The KZA 09:53, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
Well as far as I'm concerned there are many Wikipedia articles that include a link to a dedicated wiki that has been created by fans. -- agentsarah6 20:16, 23 October 2007
Another rule (can't find the official policy, sorry) is to not prove your point by pointing out the same problem or issue in other articles. However, perhaps you're right in saying a link to a site with more information is appropriate. Still, it is a fan site and doesn't have much more information than we have here. The KZA 00:03, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
Actually I would say there is a lot more detail to be found in the wiki than in this article. Again it is all merely for those readers interested in finding out more or understanding what it is they are listening to. -- agentsarah6 12:30, 29 October 2007

[edit] Protection

Article has been semi-protected for 1 week (so has Triple M) so hopefully things will settle a bit --Mikecraig 06:46, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Does this really need protection? The majority of edits have been a link to a petition. Seems to me that this article is Mikecraig's pet project.220.238.210.192 07:57, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

If you like to get your facts right, there are other WP editors who also revert annoying edits such as that. --Mikecraig 22:25, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
The man has a point, checking the history, it seems you have been monitoring this article consistently over the past year (you have several hundred edits on this page).220.238.210.192 06:15, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
I agree. Although you say "consistently", I'd use terms such as "obsessively" and "pathetically" and "raspberry". I'm not being mean, I'm just saying that someone with "As of September 2007, currently ranked 2798 as per Wikipedia:List of Wikipedians by number of edits" on their UserPage might be a bit obsessed. That's not my opinion. That's fact. This is dizzy stuff folks. Also, I'm going to vandalise the page. Just thought I'd let you know. 121.220.3.129 10:37, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Yawn--Mikecraig 22:59, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Oh thanks for letting us know about your pending vandalism, look forward to having you blocked! --Mikecraig 22:59, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
You're welcome, and I do not doubt you are excited by the prospect of blocking some random IP address that is almost certainly dynamic. How awesome are you!? Or rather risible. look forward to having you blocked!. Good for you Sir! You are truly the epitome of a douchebag. IT for 10 years, WWE fan... Oh and glad you appreciated the forewarning of vandalism. Because here it comes again. Good Day 121.220.77.235 00:58, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Breakfast Show

Some delightful chap keeps posting that Tony & Ed will be fronting the new breakfast show. This user has (helpfully) referenced the Triple M wiki article to back their claim. Might be worth keeping tabs on? --Ninevah 05:45, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

From what I know, Triple M Melbourne - The Cage is being replaced by Peter Helliar and Myf Warhurst, Triple M Sydney - The Shebang is staying, and Triple M Brisbane - The Cage Brisbane is staying. So I think a few of these people are trying to be funny especially due to the "outrage" of Get This being cancelled. --Mikecraig 05:49, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

If only it was true :-) --Bencrossman 00:22, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Get This Petition

Do you think it might be ok to leave the petition up on the site now since I think it has been referenced to severel times on the show now and after doing a search around on the net I can't seem to find any others. I might be a bit bias though. Thanks --MattyC3350 11:16, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I agree. Tony Martin refers to the petition virtually every day, often annoucing the URL and suggesting that people visit the site. Certain people may hate the fact that the Get This Wiki has a link to a petition but they need to face the fact that this petition (which is the only petition) is now an integral part of the story. Wiki readers deserve the opportunity to follow the link to the petition and read for themselves some of the many comments that Tony Martin is reading out on air.--Qualal 04:26, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
The petition has been placed in many different sections of the article but it is always removed without a proper explanation (they even removed it when it was a properly cited reference). You can put it up if you want but there are about three people who monitor this page 24/7 who will remove it. It's strange because what they are doing actually contradicts the whole purpose of Wikipedia. I think their pride is the only thing keeping the petition off actually.58.108.9.162 08:10, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
Silly me, it hasn't been removed after all. I guess they aren't bastards after all.58.108.9.162 08:17, 20 October 2007 (UTC)
No you observed correctly, the petition had in fact been removed even when added as a legitimate reference. Only by the time you had looked again someone had put it back. Now who says this page is amongst the most edited on wiki?--Qualal 05:44, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
You would at least think that the people that started/running the "Get This" wiki page would display the url for the petition since they must be fans of the show, plus once it goes off the air then this page will slowly slip away from the popular place is has become... I dont know much about the rules about Wikipedia though... im guessing its dizzy stuff folks --MattyC3350 11:08, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Would it be worth putting in a "Backlash to Cancellation" article in then? It could include information about the rally, petition, web page and various myspace and facebook pages. The axing has certainly stirred the masses.121.219.156.164 06:30, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Future

I can't edit the article so can somebody please work these into the entry? http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/all-may-not-be-lost-for-get-this-outfit/2007/10/24/1192941129037.html Austereo's group program director Guy Dobson told Radio Waves the company "wants to talk" with Martin and his crew about new projects in 2008.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/love-was-in-the-air/2007/10/17/1192300839564.html Get This co-host Ed Kavalee is employed by Martin, but negotiations are underway to sign Kavalee to another Triple M show. 58.108.9.162 02:21, 26 October 2007 (UTC) http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/badmmm oh nooo —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.173.217.202 (talk) 07:20, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Get This Returning in 2008?

Being to far out of broadcasting range to listen to the show live I was just wondering is it true what has been going up on the "Get This" wiki page about them hosting a morning show next year or is it just hear say? I'm praying that it is true. Thanks --MattyC3350 06:50, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

It would not be in Sydney or Melbourne if it's breakfast time, maybe after 9am? --Mikecraig (talk) 22:15, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] rally information

please dont delet information about the sydney rally - it is factual and was mentioned on the showFlash beer 02:09, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] More Info on Show Getting pulled because of Rally

Could more information be added as to why the show was pulled earlyer then expected? What happened at the Rally to make Triple M go to this extreme? --MattyC3350 05:24, 7 November 2007 (UTC) So far as I know Melbourne and Sydney have been getting proper 2 hour editions of the show, unedited, whereas Adelaide and Brisbane have been getting either highly edited versions of the show or old Get That compilations. --agentsarah6 19:36, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

  • I have heard off a family member in Adelaide that it gets eddited before being put to air. I have wondered for a while why Adelaide do this with allot of interstate shows... I think the same happened with the Shebang and Martin/Molloy. RIP Get This --MattyC3350 (talk) 08:53, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Get This Clean Up

I was wondering now that the show is over and editing of the article has slowed down would it be a good time to do some cleaning up on it? I don't really see the point of having when the show changed air times and other realated topics. --MattyC3350 (talk) 05:01, 5 March 2008 (UTC)