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 Wisbech Eagle  Truro Cornwall 29 Apr 24 4.08pm |
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Originally posted by Badger11
Oh I get it, they are the wrong type of victim because it's the Sun. As far as I am aware they have not asked for any money just that Edwards back off and stop paying their child money. You conveniently ignored the BBC response "The BBC accepted there were "lessons to be learned following this exercise",* and the organisation's group chief operating officer will assess whether protocols and procedures are appropriate." *Just like the time before and the time before that and the time.... Edited by Badger11 (28 Apr 2024 9.09pm) It wasn’t the “victim” who contacted either the BBC or then the Sun. It was a close relative, I believe his mother. He denies being a victim and has issued a statement condemning the complaint. He is not a child. He is a 20 year old man who is legally responsible for his actions and decisions. Does that raise red flags to you of an over protective mother trying to regain control over her son whilst making some money on the way? The BBC apologised for not following up on the first contact but that was, in my opinion, unnecessary. If the lady failed to respond why should they chase her? Double checking protocols is never wasted but I bet they haven’t been altered as a consequence.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 29 Apr 24 4.48pm |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
It wasn’t the “victim” who contacted either the BBC or then the Sun. It was a close relative, I believe his mother. He denies being a victim and has issued a statement condemning the complaint. He is not a child. He is a 20 year old man who is legally responsible for his actions and decisions. Does that raise red flags to you of an over protective mother trying to regain control over her son whilst making some money on the way? The BBC apologised for not following up on the first contact but that was, in my opinion, unnecessary. If the lady failed to respond why should they chase her? Double checking protocols is never wasted but I bet they haven’t been altered as a consequence. I know it was the parents but you seem to imply that because they complained to the Sun it is not to be trusted ergo the wrong victim. The parents were simply trying to get Edwards to back off and stop funding their child's drug habit something as a parent yourself I would think you could understand. The BBC's lack of action especially as it now appears that Edwards has previous was simply poor and they acknowledge that despite your protestations.
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palace_in_frogland  In a broken dream 29 Apr 24 4.57pm |
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Originally posted by nhp61
I do believe that Scarlett Moffatt is one of the few straight people on the BBC's books. However, she is most probably on their books because she ticks the box marked "cerebrally challenged"... I don’t know whether they also have a box marked “munter”, but boy does she put a big tick in that one...
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Teddy Eagle  29 Apr 24 5.13pm |
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Originally posted by Badger11
I know it was the parents but you seem to imply that because they complained to the Sun it is not to be trusted ergo the wrong victim. The parents were simply trying to get Edwards to back off and stop funding their child's drug habit something as a parent yourself I would think you could understand. The BBC's lack of action especially as it now appears that Edwards has previous was simply poor and they acknowledge that despite your protestations. Also the other party was 17 when this started. Wouldn't most parents would be concerned if their son that age was receiving the equivalent of £1000 a month from a stranger for three years?
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PalazioVecchio  south pole 29 Apr 24 5.42pm |
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Originally posted by eagleman13
This will please Wisbeach(unfortunately} The bbc wants more funding for its world service on top of the £100m it gets from the FO to promote 'UK values' . . . [Link] to pay the BBC extra money to promote Britishness ? that's like paying Vinny Jones to teach schoolboys about safe ethical football tackling.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 29 Apr 24 5.43pm |
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Originally posted by Teddy Eagle
Also the other party was 17 when this started. Wouldn't most parents would be concerned if their son that age was receiving the equivalent of £1000 a month from a stranger for three years? I am not suggesting that Edwards knew what the money was for nor am I surprised that the victim denied it. If the parents are correct they are a drug addict and no doubt need money to fund their habit. Trying to cut off the money supply would be a sensible approach especially if the victim was refusing treatment. What I find most odd is that the BBC senior management knew nothing about this until contacted by the Sun. The BBC claims that this is standard until the allegations are proven, very odd. For the sake of argument imagine Edwards is completely innocent and has never had contact with the victim. That the complainers were actually targetting him and the BBC to damage it's reputation and extort money, and yet nobody thought the senior management should be informed of this? In terms of procedures Edwards guilt or innocence was irrelevant at that stage senior management should have been made aware if nothing else to protect their staff. I think this and the failure to follow up properly is why the BBC has said it will review it's procedures.
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| Stirlingsays 29 Apr 24 6.06pm |
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Originally posted by nhp61
I do believe that Scarlett Moffatt is one of the few straight people on the BBC's books. However, she is most probably on their books because she ticks the box marked "cerebrally challenged"... I reckon she must have ticked the 'open to carpet munching' box on the application form before she had the interview. Edited by Stirlingsays (29 Apr 2024 6.07pm)
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| Stirlingsays 29 Apr 24 8.41pm |
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For the benefit of those who want to but are scared of giving up your TV licence I'll link here to an excellent video that addresses the disgusting threatening letters that the third party contractors that the BBC contracts to frighten the uninformed into paying this....often unwanted tax. The guy who does these videos shows people exactly how to legally stop paying this tax and how to deal with the utter scummy tactics used against you. The letters they send out are a utter disgrace. They are designed to scare people and give false impressions. When I think of the old people suffering to pay their bills in this cost of living crises these people make me sick. Well, if you do decide to give up watching live television....and I did years ago and do very nicely. Here's a video to ease fears you might have about those letters.
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 29 Apr 24 8.53pm |
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Originally posted by Badger11
I know it was the parents but you seem to imply that because they complained to the Sun it is not to be trusted ergo the wrong victim. The parents were simply trying to get Edwards to back off and stop funding their child's drug habit something as a parent yourself I would think you could understand. The BBC's lack of action especially as it now appears that Edwards has previous was simply poor and they acknowledge that despite your protestations. To repeat, he isn’t a child. He is a grown man. He distanced himself from what his parents had done. Was Edwards funding his drug habit or helping him to go to rehab? I don’t know and I don’t think anyone else does. If and when the whole story becomes public is the time to make judgements and until then I won’t.
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| Teddy Eagle 29 Apr 24 9.18pm |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
To repeat, he isn’t a child. He is a grown man. He distanced himself from what his parents had done. Was Edwards funding his drug habit or helping him to go to rehab? I don’t know and I don’t think anyone else does. If and when the whole story becomes public is the time to make judgements and until then I won’t. Rehab? OK, he may have been operating out pure altruism.
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 29 Apr 24 10.34pm |
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We have no idea what was complained about, only that it was made and subsequently withdrawn. How many complaints do TV companies get about presenters? How many get investigated, found genuine with action resulting? How long has Edwards been suffering from depression and what impact has it had on his behaviour ? I don’t know. Do you? Until we know the full story and not drops of innuendo maybe we ought to suspend judgement.
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| Stirlingsays 29 Apr 24 10.37pm |
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Perhaps the defending poster could give Huw some gay nudist beach recommendations. They could share a special bond.
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