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Old 06-02-2004, 15:11   #14
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Re: i thought ............
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Originally Posted by scastle
Actually, swearing is only one of the reasons about that. The other (and apparently main) reason behind that is that if the contestants mention anyone by name (even a family member), the TV company can be sued. I have to admit, although I can see that what the contestants might say might slander someone, apart from that I don't know what law would be broken. Possibly the DPA (a name would count as a personal detail, and the program would be stored somewhere on tape or disc, so the DPA might apply).
Its the requirement to check for factual accuracy etc, anyone talked about on TV needs to sign a release form. If you start talking about your uncles strange habits with hampsters then Uncle needs to release the footage. Can't release in real time, so you mute it.
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