Ofcom Discussion

after reading about how the channels used to fight on these forums and that they report each other to Ofcom, i think it's about time they had a sit-down and put their differences behind them.

they should form their own governing body, agreeing on accepted behaviour & boundaries, areas where they will push Ofcom and a mutual course of action in response to Ofcom.

i know that they are competitors, but by taking a unified stance against Ofcom, they would be in a much stronger position instead of undermining oneanothers efforts like they currently are.

Totally agree with you cmiller, this snitching on each other is achieving nothing other than speeding up the process of eventual closure for the lot of them, it's a no win situation.

Well this is the latest Ofcom bulletin regarding the babe channels and it's Playboy that are feeling the wrath at the moment
http://www.melonfarmers.co.uk/ow.htm

They did set up an industry body a few years ago. It was supposed to challenge Ofcom in a way that would prevent retribution against named channels for daring to question their wisdom. It also represented a few channels in breach hearings. I think the idea was that the same legal arguments could be used by all channels and whoever was targetted first could appeal to the Courts and get a ruling that would be used by all channels, instead of one channel taking all the risk and paying solicitors. It went quiet after a few breach hearings and has not been heard of since. A cynic might say cooperation has about as much chance as RyanAir, EasyJet and BA forming a lasting alliance. Rules are so tame that the channel that bends them the most will take viewers and callers away from others.

But it really is turkeys voting for Christmas because each complaint gives Ofcom lasting ammunition.

The latest Bulletin is interesting because X-Factor gets off with a mild telling off for using the F word in front of millions of viewers while Playboy gets threatened with another fine or closure because a clothed womans costume on a specialist channel was skimpy shortly after the watershed.

Millions - mild warning. Specialist audience - threat.
Before watershed - mild warning. After watershed - threat.

(07-03-2012 01:26 )Scottishbloke Wrote:  this is the latest Ofcom bulletin regarding the babe channels and it's Playboy that are feeling the wrath at the moment
http://www.melonfarmers.co.uk/ow.htm

"Ofcom concluded that this material was clearly unsuitable for children.

In Ofcom's opinion, viewers (and in particular parents) would not expect such material to be broadcast and available to view so soon after 21:00, particularly given that material broadcast on such services prior to 21:00 should be non-sexual in tone and apparent intent."

i'm gonna go fucking mental if i keep reading bullshit like this!!! what do they expect to see on a channel like this after 9pm??? who would let their kids anywhere near a show like this anyway??? whoever saw this and filed a complaint should have their eyes and ears removed to protect their delicate sensibilities!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

..................best website name ever, though

Quote:In Ofcom's opinion, viewers (and in particular parents) would not expect such material to be broadcast and available to view so soon after 21:00, particularly given that material broadcast on such services prior to 21:00 should be non-sexual in tone and apparent intent."

So they think parents wouldn't expect such material? Since when? I don't remember them asking anybody. I never thought their opinion would represent everyone else.

Ofcom never seizes to give me a laugh.

It’s strange the way different body parts are increasingly naughty. Cleavage; no problem. Legs; sure. A bit of bottom; why not. Nipples; that’s a problem. Exposed parts of nipples; you must be joking. Nipples poking through clothing; you’re treading on thin ice. And pussy; well, get out of here. No chance.

Notice how there are regulations that get ramped up as the body parts get naughtier? But what if it’s the reverse? There are some folks who will find the less naughty parts more sexually arousing; for them, cleavage is worse than a naked pussy, there, wide open in front their screens. What do we do then? Ban what was once ‘innocent’ teasing because viewers are getting too aroused at the sight of a toe, or a shoe, or a bra? Things aren’t going to get any better. Say no to rules, children!

If Ofcom were in charge of regulating the food we eat, "steak would be
banned because babies can't chew"(quote nicked from The West Wing)

Hi guys slightly going of the topic for a second, but could someone tell me when Ofcom review the status of UK TV channels? The reason I bring this up is if memory serves me correct it was round this time last yr towards the end of march/April time that ofcom toughened there stance against the Babe channels, and I was wondering is this the time of yr when they review them?
If anyone could let me no I would be grateful

Thanks

(20-03-2012 12:17 )continental19 Wrote:  Hi guys slightly going of the topic for a second, but could someone tell me when Ofcom review the status of UK TV channels?
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The general Ofcom discussion thread is probably more appropriate for this discussion

http://www.babeshows.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=14756

I'm no Ofcom expert, but I'm pretty sure they don't have any timetable by which they review channels.
If it was around this time last year when the rules were tightened, I think that was just in response to the level of complaints that had been received, and judgements made against the babechannels in the preceeding months rather than because it was 'that time of year'.

munch

^^^ Spot on. There's no 'review date' as such.