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Originally Posted by Chris
They've been angling for it for years - this is not the first time someone has pointed out that online broadcasting will have to be brought within the remit of the licence at some point.
I think I can see the possibility of the TVL becoming a precept on top of council tax, with the collecting authority passing on the appropriate amount to the BBC as a 'PSB tax' or somesuch. I suspect, also, there is now a greater likelihood of an idea the BBC likes somewhat less : top slicing the fee so other broadcasters can apply for funding for public service programming.
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So they now want to call it a tax, its been a tax in every way but name for many years.
From the article above
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Rob Wilson, a Conservative MP and aide to the Chancellor, George Osborne, said: “I think the British people would be horrified by the prospect of a BBC poll tax. It should not be taking the easy option of a tax on every property that has nothing to do with BBC services, but rather exploits its high quality programming and extensive back catalogue.”
Asked about the proposals to introduce a “universal charge”, a BBC spokesman said: “Over its history, the licence fee has been modernised a number of times, from a wireless licence to one that now applies to tablets and computers.
“It is for Parliament and government to decide the next stages and the BBC looks forward to taking part in that debate.”
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also the poll on that link is as follows
Would it be fair to pay the licence fee even if you do not own a television?
Yes - we should take the rise of online on-demand viewing into account 11.49% (722 votes)
No - this seems exploitative 86.28% (5,421 votes)
Undecided 2.23% (140 votes)
The BBC need to be brought to task and made to work for there money not just get handed it on a plate via a tax. Make it subscription and then they will find out if there programs are worth paying for.
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As soon as it is decriminalised i will not pay it.
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Originally Posted by AdamD
....oh hell, Carl Waring? Scary stuff.
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Indeed