Ofcom's latest bulletin (see link in sidebar) singles out Bangbabes and is almost novel-length, and yet manages to trot out the same old bollcoks and lies.
I've skipped through the report, looking mainly at Ofcom's descriptions of the incidents in question after they've viewed the tapes. What I want to know is how come I always miss these moments? The way Ofcom desribe them it's like we're talking hardcore porn!
It really is misrepresentation of the highest order - someone reading these descriptions who hadn't seen the broadcasts would think that viewers were exposed to gynaecological close-ups as found in top shelf magazines, rather than folk with underwear on with the occasional brief glimpse of the very fringes of what could be considered genitalia...
Bang Media should take note of our viewer survey. About half the viewers feel this type of material only just meets their expectations. Indeed, pussy flashes, pussy licking and lollipop insertions are likely the kind of thing which, I for one, take as a rare occasion when the material meets my expectations (and no doubt so did all the other viewers that answered the same way).
Ofcom clearly seem to have set their supposed 'generally accepted standards' way below the threshold almost 60-70% of viewers would have set it. Exactly why Ofcom believe British TV should pamper to the whims of a minority of immature cretins simply beggars belief. Why Bang Babes think their output exceeds the expectations of their viewers simply beggars belief. Why they sacked the only producer to deliver material people still haven't stopped talking about or wishing to view again simply beggars belief.
I dont believe OFCOM are acting on one complaint. I think they are making the complaints up themselves. Are you telling me a judge could uphold an action against one of the stations if it was challenged on the basis that OFCOM didnt see the incident live themselves but someone said they saw a half second flash of a bit of a pussy. Even though it was after the watershed time. There is nothing on view on the daytime shows that you wont see in a park or on the beach on any given sunny day. The night time shows are not exactly Hard Core. You would see more in most night clubs ( the programme UK Uncovered is proof of that) than you do on the night shows. There are more tits on show in the background on A Place In The Sun and as for fashion TV I mean come On someone has to get real.
Bang Media have just under 2 hours to respond in writing to agree to Ofcom's formal directions, so it could be possible that the sale/transfer of the EPG slots to Bluebird may go through this afternoon. A "phoenix" company from Bang Media would then occupy the EPG slots on 902/915/916.
i would love to know who complains, bang babes and the other channels are supposed to be adult viewing and any level of nudity happens after the watershed, i have seen more sexually provocative stuff midday on bbc1 watching doctors with no complaints. bring back flash the gash and thats my minimum expectation
we should start a petition as talking about it on here is getting the general public no where jeremy hunt who i think is now going to work for ofcom dosent intend to change the code on taste and deceny ofcom are just going to be reduced in size mary whitehouse when she was alive was the 1 who started all this crap off till jack staw took over there will still be people to take hes place once hes gone if r18 laws was relaxed there would be no need of bbfc.
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I've skipped through the report, looking mainly at Ofcom's descriptions of the incidents in question after they've viewed the tapes. What I want to know is how come I always miss these moments? The way Ofcom desribe them it's like we're talking hardcore porn!
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ReplyDeleteI know your post is being sarcastic Daz, but Ofcom's exaggeration of facts and content is staggering!
It really is misrepresentation of the highest order - someone reading these descriptions who hadn't seen the broadcasts would think that viewers were exposed to gynaecological close-ups as found in top shelf magazines, rather than folk with underwear on with the occasional brief glimpse of the very fringes of what could be considered genitalia...
ReplyDeleteBang Media should take note of our viewer survey. About half the viewers feel this type of material only just meets their expectations. Indeed, pussy flashes, pussy licking and lollipop insertions are likely the kind of thing which, I for one, take as a rare occasion when the material meets my expectations (and no doubt so did all the other viewers that answered the same way).
ReplyDeleteOfcom clearly seem to have set their supposed 'generally accepted standards' way below the threshold almost 60-70% of viewers would have set it. Exactly why Ofcom believe British TV should pamper to the whims of a minority of immature cretins simply beggars belief. Why Bang Babes think their output exceeds the expectations of their viewers simply beggars belief. Why they sacked the only producer to deliver material people still haven't stopped talking about or wishing to view again simply beggars belief.
I dont believe OFCOM are acting on one complaint. I think they are making the complaints up themselves. Are you telling me a judge could uphold an action against one of the stations if it was challenged on the basis that OFCOM didnt see the incident live themselves but someone said they saw a half second flash of a bit of a pussy. Even though it was after the watershed time. There is nothing on view on the daytime shows that you wont see in a park or on the beach on any given sunny day. The night time shows are not exactly Hard Core. You would see more in most night clubs ( the programme UK Uncovered is proof of that) than you do on the night shows. There are more tits on show in the background on A Place In The Sun and as for fashion TV I mean come On someone has to get real.
ReplyDeleteI have heard that big changes are on the horizon. Paul Chaplin, the owner of Bluebird studios may have purchased the 4 EPG slots.
ReplyDeleteBang Media have just under 2 hours to respond in writing to agree to Ofcom's formal directions, so it could be possible that the sale/transfer of the EPG slots to Bluebird may go through this afternoon. A "phoenix" company from Bang Media would then occupy the EPG slots on 902/915/916.
ReplyDeleteThis is just speculation at the moment though.
i would love to know who complains, bang babes and the other channels are supposed to be adult viewing and any level of nudity happens after the watershed, i have seen more sexually provocative stuff midday on bbc1 watching doctors with no complaints. bring back flash the gash and thats my minimum expectation
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ReplyDeletewe should start a petition as talking about it on here is getting the general public no where jeremy hunt who i think is now going to work for ofcom dosent intend to change the code on taste and deceny ofcom are just going to be reduced in size mary whitehouse when she was alive was the 1 who started all this crap off till jack staw took over there will still be people to take hes place once hes gone if r18 laws was relaxed there would be no need of bbfc.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ofcomwatch.co.uk/2005/05/office-for-censorship-of-media-new/
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