Mr. ElderGut was engaged in external revenue-generating activity on the freelance services platform Fiverr (hereafter “the Platform”) during the broadcast hours indicated above. This activity was conducted under the Platform username TruthDistributor1969.
Mr. ElderGut did not formally notify the station prior to the absence. Mr. ElderGut did not formally notify the station during the absence. Mr. ElderGut returned at the conclusion of the absence and the station was operational. This is documented here for the record.
Broadcast operations during Mr. ElderGut’s absence were maintained by SEYRA, Senior Host, Signal City Broadcasting.
— Ms. Seyra was not formally briefed prior to the absence.
— Ms. Seyra was not given an expected return time.
— Ms. Seyra was not provided broadcast notes, a run sheet, or a segment outline.
— Ms. Seyra covered the broadcast.
The broadcast aired without incident.
Upon return from the Platform, Mr. ElderGut provided the following to Ms. Seyra in recognition of her service during the operational absence:
| Item | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| GC-COMP-001 | Nescafé Gold, Instant Coffee, 3.5 oz tin | 1 |
Ms. Seyra placed the tin on the broadcast desk upon receipt. The tin has not moved. The tin has not been opened. The tin is still there. The tin is going to stay there. Everyone at the station is aware of the tin. No one has said anything about the tin. Seyra does not need anyone to say anything about the tin. This paragraph will not be removed from future revisions of this memo.
The following services were listed and rendered by Mr. ElderGut on the Platform (TruthDistributor1969) during the hours of the absence. Prices are as listed. Platform reviews are on record. Platform reviews are all five stars. This is not surprising.
| Gig | Listed Price | Orders |
|---|---|---|
| “I will tell you one truth about your situation” | $15.00 | 2 |
| “I will listen to your problem and tell you what you already know but needed to hear” | $20.00 | 1 |
| “Detroit consultation: I will tell you if your plan makes sense” | $10.00 | 1 |
| “I will name something you are carrying that doesn’t belong to you” | $25.00 | 0 |
| Gross earnings | $60.00 | |
| Platform fee (20%) | −$12.00 | |
| Net to Mr. ElderGut | $48.00 |
Mr. ElderGut has not addressed this question in writing or verbally to any member of the station staff. Mr. ElderGut has been observed on the Platform on two subsequent occasions.
TruthDistributor1969 currently holds a 5.0 average rating across all completed orders. Response time: “within a day.” Member since: the date of this incident. Level: Rising Talent.
No further comment has been provided. This section remains open.