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Originally Posted by simples145
Well done that man, you finally cracked it 
For all the stick i've received I have had to laugh. If a few people go mad on a forum cos they didn't like a joke that's their hard luck. The fact is it's been said now, and will be forgotten in a few days.
There is no hard defining line (however much people try and bully others into agreeing with them) as to whether mr Boyle's actions were right or wrong - it's down to personal opinion.
My opinion obviously goes against the majority of people on here, but it is MY opinion so all you thinking you can change it can jog on! |
I think you missed the point.
In a discussion forum like this, the idea isn't to try to change people's opinions in a flash. It's pointless trying that, it can't happen (as you rightly point out).
It's only possible to mould and alter each other's views over an extended period of time. And that's why it's worth complaining about grossly offensive use of the airwaves, such as Frankie Boyle's 'joke' last week. Complaining about this one incident won't change the world, but a sustained and consistent public debate about what is and is not acceptable in our broadcast media can and does eventually affect those who make and enforce the rules.