(11-10-2012 22:08 )mrmann Wrote: [ -> ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaZaTlcbYxw
If all of the channels did this, then none of them would be likely to grass each other up, so that would be helpful, considering most of the complaints are likely from rival channels.
I was just thinking exactly the same. Reality is Ofcom employs hundreds of staff and could draft a few in from other departments if needed. They probably wouldnt take mass definance lying down but would decide to set examples. Lets not kid ourselves, Ofcom would not shed a tear if the entire adult sector packed up.
The lastest Broadcast Bulletin lists complaints "Assessed, Not Investigated" about no fewer than 24 separate occasions during the Paralympics, 1 about TV3 Sweden, 8 against the Sikh Channel, 2 against Studio 66 as we have to call it now* (3 and 4 Sept) and 1 against Television X (freeview?).
Investigations are ongoing into The Sikh Channel (3 dates) and Studio 66 (13 Sept).
A cynic might wonder if the same person forced themselves to watch Studio 66 on at least 3 different nights, so terrible was their outrage.
I would say that recently the Broadcast Bulletins have seemed much shorter with fewer investigations than before, Ofcom might be more selective, but that does not change the bottom line that they can wield the axe any time they like.
Complaints
Report covers complaints received between: Tuesday, 2 October, 2012 to Monday, 8 October, 2012
EastEnders BBC 1 Friday, 5 October, 2012 : 20
Sky News Sky News Wednesday, 3 October, 2012 : 14
Sky News Sky News Friday, 5 October, 2012 : 289
The X Factor Show ITV1 London Sunday, 7 October, 2012 : 12
The
X Factor Show ITV1 London
Sunday, 7 October, 2012 :
1,199