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Or..

It could be they don’t feel the need to show ‘offensive’ material ‘that was acceptable and broadcast years ago’, or they don’t think there is a market for it - those option also exist...

Ofcom was founded in 2003.

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It was, and while I do think we are too easily offended, I wonder how that lasted so long. Even though things have changed massively since the 60s and 70s, I would like to ask why no one back then asked why, when there are *plenty* of excellent black singers, we felt the need to get several white singers to black up for national TV..

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To be honest, I get offended by the inane tripe shown on mainstream TV - the 'soaps' especially try to outdo each other with controversial stories that touch on 'sensitive and current' issues.

Reality TV and Celebrity shows . . what's that all about then if not poking fun and embarrassing people in front of the whole viewing public?

Comedy? you're having a laugh, good sitcoms are rare now, as are true comedians.

You get the odd Drama that's ok for a series or two, but then usually falls flat or too repetitious.

Many of you out there will disagree with the above, I could well be the 1 in 10,000 minority . . . but what happens if I (and others like me) suddenly start writing in saying I'm offended by the awful, sometimes childish, often cheap viewing that is being offered to me?

How long before everything on TV has a warning before, during, and after its viewing?

We currently have pay-to view sport, pay-to-view porn etc . . so why can't we have a pay-to-view channel which features the old classic shows that are now deemed 'offensive' to some . .

As you can maybe guess, I don't watch much TV . . but I do trawl Youtube for the (few remaining) classics that made me laugh or held my attention longer than 23 seconds.

* If the above has caused distress, worry, or affected you in any way, please call the official helpline number which is displayed on page 26 of the new TV regulations booklet you were given upon purchase of your TV *

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Yes, streaming services and pay tv providers could indeed have a 'sign up' page which indicates acceptance of programmes that offend snowflakes, but this gets tedious and free to air broadcasters would probably not want to do this.

If only the authorities took a step back from this oppressive regime of control over everything to 'protect' us. There are far more urgent problems for the government to be dealing with, such as people rough sleeping. Of course, that's more difficult to deal with than pushing out more and more dictats for people to be subject to!

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I, for one, totally agree - which makes us 2 in 10,000

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oppressive regime of control over everything to 'protect' us

Oh I like that, very much so.

Are we in danger of becoming paranoid about having to conform to every little subtle nuance of todays society? Is freedom of choice something that will also be outlawed in the next few years?

Stay tuned for next weeks thrilling installment :D

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You forget about the silent majority!! :D

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Well that looks like 3 of us, now where do we complain? :D:D

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Make that 4 in 10,000.:)

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At this rate, this thread has a long way yet to go!

Now, anyone going for the 5 in 10,000? :D

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I'll take that 5 spot.;)

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Count me in too, and well said btw, nail on the head....have a gold star...:D

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Hey steady on people, at this rate we will have to be forming a committee, having a spokesperson (for media interviews), starting a facebook group and applying for a Government grant (as a minority) :D

Isn't it amazing though, that an initial post mentioning my distaste for mainstream TV has brought out a few of the 'silent majority' in agreement.

We are on the march against oppression - today Cable Forum, tomorrow the World ;)

. . . anyone else remember the Tooting Popular Front? :naughty:

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In the inimitable words of Wolfie Smith "Power to the People" :D