I have been a loyal listener to Pandora for years. I even upgraded to their Pandora One service that allows you to “thumbs down” more songs per day and have no ads. Additionally, you get a standalone player so you don’t have to listen in your browser. I’ve people tell me multiple times to switch to last.fm, but I figured that Pandora had never done me wrong so why change?

I finally found my reason to change.

Please read the email that I sent to Pandora below for details:

Dearest Pandora,
On July 30th, I created a station called California Radio. It’s a mix of rap and rock. On July 31st, the Jonas Brothers popped up. I’m like, “Why is this kiddie music showing up on my station??” But I give it a thumbs down and move along with my day.

Then on August 6th, Hannah Montana comes on. Now, I love me some Hannah Montana when I’m drunk and trying to annoy my wife, but last I checked, Pandora doesn’t drink, and has no excuse for annoying me on purpose. BUT… I have a mental rant, thumbs down the song and move on.

But today, Pandora, you have done it for the last time. I’m listening to some rap, enjoying my day… I even thought at one point, “Wow, Pandora is on a roll today.” And then something horrible happened. At first I thought it was some Kidz Bop crap coming through my station, which is rap and rock. I look over at my Pandora screen (YES, I even have a computer screen dedicated to Pandora [http://twitpic.com/bhrkv]) and it’s the Naked Brothers Band.

Now first off, this kid music doesn’t belong in a rap/rock station. And second off, what kind of name is this for a kid’s band?! Are they TRYING to promote kiddie porn??

Don’t get me wrong… I love Pandora. I have even told my wife that my wedding ring symbolizes my marriage to Pandora. But seriously, if my wife did to me what Pandora is doing, I’d divorce her. So… consider this me filing the paperwork. I can understand this happening once. Twice is a little questionable. But three times is unacceptable.

I signed up for Pandora One on May 28th. Please tell me how to go about getting a refund… even if it’s pro-rated.

It’s been fun, Pandora, but apparently all good things must come to an end. I just wish it didn’t have to happen over the kiddie music you’re trying to shove down my earholes.

Love,
Kevin

P.S. – My wife didn’t pay for Pandora One and she just said, “Mine’s free and doesn’t play that.”

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