Thread: Will the Tories do Murdoch's bidding and kill off the BBC?
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Old 16-01-2010, 13:44   #137
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Re: Will the Tories do Murdoch's bidding and kill off the BBC?
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Originally Posted by ArronC07 View Post
How do you feel about the fact that you're still paying ITV, Sky, Channel 4, FIVE and Virgin even though you don't make use of broadcast TV?
From a personally selfish point of view, I would like to be charged per program for what I watch. This would also include any programming from BBC.

So to answer your question I am not happy about paying for anything I do not use. The whole idea of chipping in and paying for other peoples pleasure is not something I agree with. The whole idea appears to be a little Communist in my view, I guess that's why it gains more support from the Labour party.

It does make me wonder why we have internet paid for by the minute PAYG or a monthly allowance on contract, and the same system for mobile phones.

I believe we should have a sensible approach where the amount you watch is reflected in the amount you pay. Perhaps TV is too cheap, that's why parents sit their kids in front of the TV because it's an easy option.

Why can't the same PAYG system be applied to TV?
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