I consider this format change a betrayal.

Not long ago, WETA started running on-air spots to encourage people to make donations to the station in their wills and estate plans. I recall one who spoke about making sure that her children and grandchildren would be able to hear classical music in the area.

Is WETA going to refund her donation?

Sure, most of NPR news is just fine. I appreciate the depth to which they cover stories, even though most of the reporting is slanted so far left, if it was print it would be reverse italic. But did anyone in WETA management ever hear the phrase, "the world is too much with us?" Some of us need music (and art of all kinds) to help us endure. Now WETA is becoming another part of the information overload.

Public radio was supposed to be about serving the underserved parts of the community. Now it's about revenue streams. If the management wants to make that change, fine...but I don't have to buy into the idea. And don't try to tell me that I should become a member so WETA will always be there for me. I did, and now it isn't.