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 Stirlingsays  16 Jul 21 3.45pm |
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Originally posted by cpfc4_eva
Deeply ironic. Perhaps in respect to the BBC....I'll give you that. However, that is public subscription with enforcement so it's a bit difference.....as if I stop paying I get threatening letters and a knock at the door. So forgive me if I focus on it. Whereas that's not a factor with GB News. Edited by Stirlingsays (16 Jul 2021 3.45pm)
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| cpfc4_eva 16 Jul 21 4.52pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Perhaps in respect to the BBC....I'll give you that. However, that is public subscription with enforcement so it's a bit difference.....as if I stop paying I get threatening letters and a knock at the door. So forgive me if I focus on it. Whereas that's not a factor with GB News. Edited by Stirlingsays (16 Jul 2021 3.45pm) I mean the BBC was the steer of my comment and I have to say I expected that reply. It’s not a mandatory service though is it, obviously if your not using the service there is no need to pay for it. With that being said, I understand it’s not an exact comparison. I have however seen entire threads on this forum before started from posters sharing links to Pink News etc. If there’s one thing the HOL loves, it’s engaging with media that makes us rage.
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| Stirlingsays 16 Jul 21 5.31pm |
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Originally posted by cpfc4_eva
I mean the BBC was the steer of my comment and I have to say I expected that reply. It’s not a mandatory service though is it, obviously if your not using the service there is no need to pay for it. With that being said, I understand it’s not an exact comparison. I have however seen entire threads on this forum before started from posters sharing links to Pink News etc. If there’s one thing the HOL loves, it’s engaging with media that makes us rage. It's a reasonable reply. What I would say is that the BBC don't really play fair on what I've highlighted as it isn't just a matter of no longer using their service. The reality is that if you refuse the BBC licence you aren't allowed to watch any 'live broadcasting'.....and that's independent of the BBC channel. So they effectively ban you from any mainstream channel.....the skys, ITV and so on. It's actually outrageous.....If it were indeed how you describe I'm sure many of us would feel far less annoyed about the whole thing. It's really unethical, corporational and governmentally allowed practice.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 16 Jul 21 5.48pm |
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I am more than content to admit that I watch 'GB News' each and every day.
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HKOwen  Hong Kong 16 Jul 21 10.20pm |
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WTF are you going on about? Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Then just transfer that chip Owen.
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| Stirlingsays 16 Jul 21 10.29pm |
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Originally posted by HKOwen
WTF are you going on about? You can't work that out? It's not exactly complicated.
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| HKOwen Hong Kong 16 Jul 21 10.34pm |
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The TV licence is required to watch any live TV, not limited to the BBC, under threat of prison. It's not just a case of turning over from champagne socialist Lineker to watch Ian Wright. Only the BBC get the income. Good to see the rate at which licences are being cancelled or not renewed. The licence generates some £3 billion annually so that, for example, news readers can be paid in excess of 400K per year.
Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Perhaps in respect to the BBC....I'll give you that. However, that is public subscription with enforcement so it's a bit difference.....as if I stop paying I get threatening letters and a knock at the door. So forgive me if I focus on it. Whereas that's not a factor with GB News. Edited by Stirlingsays (16 Jul 2021 3.45pm)
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| Stirlingsays 16 Jul 21 10.41pm |
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Originally posted by HKOwen
The TV licence is required to watch any live TV, not limited to the BBC, under threat of prison. It's not just a case of turning over from champagne socialist Lineker to watch Ian Wright. Only the BBC get the income. Good to see the rate at which licences are being cancelled or not renewed. The licence generates some £3 billion annually so that, for example, news readers can be paid in excess of 400K per year.
While Wright is better, I'm not much of a fan of his politics either.....oh those heady days when you didn't know a presenter's politics. We obviously agree on the current unfair situation of TV licensing. The sooner a solution is found that doesn't make a criminal of consumer media choices the better. Edited by Stirlingsays (16 Jul 2021 10.42pm)
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| HKOwen Hong Kong 16 Jul 21 11.27pm |
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Yes, I was using Wright as an example of choice during Euros only. Originally posted by Stirlingsays
While Wright is better, I'm not much of a fan of his politics either.....oh those heady days when you didn't know a presenter's politics. We obviously agree on the current unfair situation of TV licensing. The sooner a solution is found that doesn't make a criminal of consumer media choices the better. Edited by Stirlingsays (16 Jul 2021 10.42pm)
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| HKOwen Hong Kong 16 Jul 21 11.28pm |
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I must be missing a point, to me it's not funny to take the piss out of people's names. Whatever
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| Stirlingsays 16 Jul 21 11.40pm |
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Originally posted by HKOwen
I must be missing a point, to me it's not funny to take the piss out of people's names. Whatever You'll just have to forgive my occasional amuseos. I tend to find humour in most things....light and not so light. It isn't intended seriously. Edited by Stirlingsays (17 Jul 2021 12.13am)
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BlueJay  UK 17 Jul 21 2.03am |
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I liked the idea that the channel might be the ultimate free speech platform. Isn't that the point of countering platforms that are clearly not? One person saying that taking the knee is a load of sh!te, while another one is actually doing it. Only apparently not. Yawn. Just another comfortable blanket for people unable to take on board others views then really. It's more of a commentary on the populous than the platform that the thin skinned are passing out at the idea of contrasting views. Oh for the days where conversation counted and it wasn't all about aligning with a channel or criteria -> [Link]
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