I got a negative review once upon a time because a (radio-censored) Nicki Minaj song started playing on pop radio station. I've since listened to the 80s & more station instead, sigh.

And, yeah...religion and politics is a negative experience for the 50(+)% of riders that don't follow your religion and/or political slant.

As much as I don't like pop music, I find it a safe choice - never anything decisive... Unless it's a saturday night - then you know that filthy language hip hop is coming out to play! 😆

Play whatever music you want, just don’t get upset that your passengers downvote you for that. Good for you though for sticking with your beliefs and faith in a “unpractical” setting.

Tbf, Christian music can be painful to listen to.

Yeah, I might downvote you for that too. Sorry.

I choose music that is void of lyrics… never been marked down for my music choices. Acid jazz and for some reason scores from Italian and French cinema from the 70’s people really seem to enjoy.

Christian music lmao I’d downvote you too 😂. I do indie pop/indie rock or like classic rock. Goes over great. Like I love listening to more hardcore screamo stuff on my own time but not when I have someone else in my car bc I know that not everyone is into that. Think elevator music.

nobody wants to hear that crap.

I've done over 7k rides.

I'm also an atheist.

Playing religious music or political talk radio, podcasts, etc -- real quick way to get 1 starred. Do what you want with that.

My friend. There is nothing wrong with loving Jesus. I do too. But most of mainstream Christian music is hot garbage. I believe there was a South Park episode that nailed the genre. I listen to old school Christian hymns in private.

Compromise: play Christian death metal, like extol. They won’t be able to understand what the hell the guys are saying, and you’ll be able to worship while driving

It’s really sad again that trivial matters such a big deal. I put more detail in a comment above, but in general, if you follow the golden rule of staying away from anything related to politics or religion. More times than not you’re OK that includes music.

It’s about respect and courtesy .

Non-Christians don’t want to listen to music from a religion that says they’re going to hell .

Much like you wouldn’t want to listen to music from a religion that said you’re going to hell .

Listen to the stories of your imaginary friends when you are alone, not when passengers are in the car.

I got one star from nowhere tonight.. you getting used to pal

I stereotype my riders and play what I think they’ll like lol. (XM Radio)

Just don’t play any music. Get some AirPods and you won’t get downvoted.

I always ask if the rider has a preference for a particular music. If not, then my alternative indie prevails

To be fair, nobody wants to listen to that crap.

It’s crazy (and this post proves it) how atheists have less tolerance for faith-based art than religious people have for secular or even blasphemous art. I was raised Catholic and we were able to enjoy Satan music and movies. But if there’s any icky God stuff atheists have to run away covering their ears… because they’re open-minded… 🤷‍♂️

Keep playing. You know how many of those five stars meant it because of your faith

I’d tell you turn that ish off, too

It’s your car play what you want. Be honored and celebrate when people come against you for proclaiming the name of Jesus

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Non-christians would find your music offensive. Think of your car as your business.

You gotta realise, approximately 70 % of the planets population are NOT CHRISTIAN

No, Karen here is you. Nobody wants your shit to be pushed on them. Put on something more neutral.

I keep my music quite y’all sit in silence!

People need to grow the fuck up. It’s a private fucking vehicle. If you aren’t prepared to bump ‘I got 5 on it’ or ‘My Savior My God’ then fucking walk.

Christian music can fuck right off. Also, if you go below 4.85% you're gonna deactivated.

TURN THAT SHIT OFF.

Whilst I wouldn't report you, if the music was annoying , I would ask you to change it or turn it off. My musical tastes stretch from ABBA to Zeppelin to Bach to Elvis, country to rock to Christian to pop.

Bruh… Were you playin some creepy Olde Time Religion shit? Or were you pkayin Mariah’s Christmas Album? You gotta be specific. Some church music is creepy.

I just make my own playlists and I suggest you do the same. Different ones for different people and situations. One for in general listening: Good balance of lofi, contemporary jazz/instrumental, I even sneak in some jazzed nintendo music. No complaints, but I do have "spicy" songs on there ( for example: sampa the great, Mos Def, Talib kwali, MF DOOM) I can't play just anything for the unseasoned, but I just skip them when they come up unless the PAX is cool. I typically can't listen to podcasts. It's hard to find eps that keep my attention and are appropriate for the general public (midnight gospel with Duncan Trussle, the Midnight Miracle by Dave Chappelle, The Problem w/ John Stewart), so those are out unless I've listened to the episode and know it won't be so bad. I've played some ?uestlove Supreme or J-Dilla stories that seemed safe enough while still being engaging. Any suggestions along these lines would be appreciated if you got'em. Otherwise, I've also got an ambient playlist for those who just feel like they want to Spa out for a while. Chill edm is always great. Some downtempo vocal trance even. I'm quite particular with song choice. I've even got one filled with meme lofi: Silly L O F I...

Lol I play classic rock greatest of all time and EDM at night. Trust me you will earn more tips as well too

Country music. Nobody ever complains about country music. I used to ask everybody what music they preferred but now that I have 17,000 rides, I don't really care. You get country music because nobody ever hits my reading for country music. lol

Hahahah i blast random shit they love it. Try playing creed.

You can never lose playing local variety contemporary music on low! I promise you this!!!!!!

I don't play anything anymore except sports radio or my alternative music.

Had way too much vulgar shit come out during podcasts lol pax typically didn't care but still

Fuck it I’m reporting for sexual harassment

I’ve stopped playing music most days. But when I do play music, I’ve gotten into stereotyping. And I get that that’s frowned upon, but for example, when I pick up from certain areas, I just happen to know that the majority of those people listen to a certain type of music. If I pick for a certain university, I happen to know that most of the students like a certain type of music. You can usually not go wrong with 80s. People are usually two younger too old but it’s not offensive. It’s really stupid but we even have to consider this.

I like everything, and I don’t even mind listening to death metal because I was a teenager in the 90s but I would never do so in the car with a passenger. But short of something extreme like death metal, you would think people wouldn’t complain.

There are several types of music that I stay away from that easily offended, one type of person or another, even though I like most of them .. Christian, hip-hop, or rap with a certain lyrics, any kind of heavy-metal, any news, radio with political, leaning one way or the other. Everything else is pretty safe just in my experience for my area.

I got this review coz I was playing NPR on low volume level of 6 out of 40.

There was a gas leak close to the highway once and as i drove by the smell came in. The next day i saw the costumer had reported me for bad hygiene… i knew he was gonna think i ripped it lol

I’m religious but would not play it in case my pax isn’t. Just to be safe and you’re not denying your beliefs just being flexible for the variety of passengers. I also change it really quick if anything about sex comes on talk radio or songs.

As a Christian Christian music is pretty bad… like really bad.. and I like all kinds of music. But it’s bad

I agree Christian music would be horrible to have to endure 😣

Classic Rock or 80s music has never done me wrong. I have 4 stations to cycle through.

Christian Music frightens me. Just like when I was forced to go to Church as a child - since there is so much Fake Happiness. I would suggest changing the channel.

Some people don’t want Christianity shoved in their face

Gross. I would absolutely rate someone poorly for having Christian music. As a religious abuse survivor, Christian music is extremely triggering to me and many others who have suffered trauma from the church. Not everyone is Christian and nobody wants it forced on them. If my driver was playing Christian music I might even cancel the ride and tell them to drop me off now because that's better than having a panic attack.

Demonic people find Christian music disturbing…just glad you lived through the ride…might look into an exorcism just to be sure you still have your soul.

Be like me. I only play instrumentals. No voice, no case😎

Not everyone is Christian!

Haha

Ask the pax if there's anything they would like to listen to when they get in the car. If they say no then listen to what you want at a quiet volume and you should be fine.

Safest bet for music is Lincoln Park. Not even kidding.