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Qtx 05-06-2014 18:44
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Originally Posted by richard s (Post 35704369)
Dooh.. as if I did not know that... the point is what does it cost to keep THE PEOPLE WHO DO NOT PAY THE FINE... in jail.
The BBC don't care about that as the money to keep them in jail doesn't come out of their pocket, it came out of the tax payers pockets instead. The system was heavily in their favour before.

Sirius 05-06-2014 18:46
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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35704420)
you sure ??



presumably the same as anyone else who goes to jail for non payment of any other fine .Having said that it looks now that non payment will be decriminalised so it won't matter .It looks like the BBC will have to rely on peoples honesty to pay for the service they receive.
Just like the honest way there idiots from the TVL try to work you over. See goggle for links to there actions. ;)

Jimmy-J 05-06-2014 18:50
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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35704420)
presumably the same as anyone else who goes to jail for non payment of any other fine .Having said that it looks now that non payment will be decriminalised so it won't matter .It looks like the BBC will have to rely on peoples honesty to pay for the service they receive.
Or they could stop providing / forcing that service on to those who can't, won't and don't pay.

martyh 05-06-2014 19:07
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-J (Post 35704457)
Or they could stop providing / forcing that service on to those who can't, won't and don't pay.
they don't :rolleyes:

heero_yuy 05-06-2014 19:07
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If this come to pass I wonder what threats TVL will be able to use?


Comfy chair? :LOL:

Sirius 05-06-2014 19:39
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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35704473)
they don't :rolleyes:
They do, if i only want to ever watch Sky sports on my TV or monitor i still have to pay the TV tax. A tax that is then given to the BBC for doing sweet FA as they have nothing to do with the production of sport on SKY. How is that not forced ????

heero_yuy 05-06-2014 19:51
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Be aware that the latest wheeze by TVL is to get their officers salesmen to dress in high viz jackets to encourage you to open the door.:rolleyes:

Jimmy-J 05-06-2014 20:31
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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35704473)
they don't :rolleyes:
How don't they?

Qtx 05-06-2014 20:42
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35704475)
If this come to pass I wonder what threats TVL will be able to use?
That's the thing with these guys, if you let them in and they see you have a tv then they assume guilt of watching live tv without a licence and a judge will believe them. For someone like me who doesn't watch live tv at all now, only catchup or downloads, no tv licence is needed but it's more hassle than it's worth to let them in my place if they knock. They would do everything they could to fine me. Entering dialogue with them by letter is also pointless and a waste of time in my opinion.

They can't see in my windows and can't even get through the gate unless I buzz them in so I don't have to worry them seeing a movie playing from the media centre of bluray player. I have had them ring the buzzer and say they are here to inspect the property without saying who are they are and with it being a newly build place I was waiting for someone to have a look for the one year warranty on stuff anyway. Glad I pushed him for who he worked for, still wouldn't tell me at first and even when he told me he worked for Capita (which I know collect for them) he didn't mention bbc or tv licencing. So they are as crafty as can be, hardly come across as legitimate. Just like their threatening letters about investigations being opened. They must fool people in to paying who don't actually need one, which is criminal!

martyh 05-06-2014 21:05
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Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35704503)
That's the thing with these guys, if you let them in and they see you have a tv then they assume guilt of watching live tv without a licence and a judge will believe them. For someone like me who doesn't watch live tv at all now, only catchup or downloads, no tv licence is needed but it's more hassle than it's worth to let them in my place if they knock. They would do everything they could to fine me. Entering dialogue with them by letter is also pointless and a waste of time in my opinion.

They can't see in my windows and can't even get through the gate unless I buzz them in so I don't have to worry them seeing a movie playing from the media centre of bluray player. I have had them ring the buzzer and say they are here to inspect the property without saying who are they are and with it being a newly build place I was waiting for someone to have a look for the one year warranty on stuff anyway. Glad I pushed him for who he worked for, still wouldn't tell me at first and even when he told me he worked for Capita (which I know collect for them) he didn't mention bbc or tv licencing. So they are as crafty as can be, hardly come across as legitimate. Just like their threatening letters about investigations being opened. They must fool people in to paying who don't actually need one, which is criminal!
From their(capita) point of view most people who say they don't need one actually do need one so it is perfectly understandable for them to be suspicious and assume guilt .......plus it is their job ,as it is the BBC's legal duty to collect the fees

Qtx 05-06-2014 21:41
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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35704510)
From their(capita) point of view most people who say they don't need one actually do need one so it is perfectly understandable for them to be suspicious and assume guilt .......plus it is their job ,as it is the BBC's legal duty to collect the fees
The point is in this country you are innocent until proven guilty. They shouldn't be treating people like criminals nor turning them in to criminals. Having a criminal record for not paying a private company is beyond ridiculous and i'm glad it's changing.

If it's their job to treat me like a criminal then there is something wrong with their job. Their time of getting their friends in politics to pull strings for them is coming to an end though.

Assuming guilt here is the same us as assuming all BBC employee's are paedophiles. It's understandable considering some of their employers have been caught bang to rights....

martyh 05-06-2014 21:52
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Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35704515)
The point is in this country you are innocent until proven guilty. They shouldn't be treating people like criminals nor turning them in to criminals. Having a criminal record for not paying a private company is beyond ridiculous and i'm glad it's changing.

If it's their job to treat me like a criminal then there is something wrong with their job. Their time of getting their friends in politics to pull strings for them is coming to an end though.

Assuming guilt here is the same us as assuming all BBC employee's are paedophiles. It's understandable considering some of their employers have been caught bang to rights....
knocking on doors and asking for proof that a person does not need a licence is hardly treating people as criminals .Anyway this has been done to death and the overwhelming conclusion is that some people will shout and scream harassment and victimisation whilst getting a freebie

Jimmy-J 05-06-2014 22:13
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I've just heard that Sky are going to unscramble all their channels so that everyone will have access to them... The licence fee will be increased to £568.48 in order to pay for it.

Hang on, I don't watch Sky, I don't want it. Hard luck, pay up or suffer the monthly threats and random visits from the enforcement officers!

martyh 05-06-2014 22:19
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-J (Post 35704522)
I've just heard that Sky are going to unscramble all their channels so that everyone will have access to them... The licence fee will be increased to £568.48 in order to pay for it.

Hang on, I don't watch Sky, I don't want it. Hard luck, pay up or suffer the monthly threats and random visits from the enforcement officers!
You don't really have any idea what a public service broadcaster is do you

Qtx 05-06-2014 22:32
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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35704517)
overwhelming conclusion is that some people will shout and scream harassment and victimisation whilst getting a freebie
:nono: The overwhelming conclusion is that the BBC through capita are harassing people that don't need a licence, on a monthly basis.


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