General : Channel 4 to be privatised

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Because a mixed economy is the best compromise, and works pretty well.

You’re right - and C4 currently is a perfect example of that…

A mixed economic system is a system that combines aspects of both capitalism and socialism. A mixed economic system protects private property and allows a level of economic freedom in the use of capital, but also allows for governments to interfere in economic activities in order to achieve social aims.

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m...mic-system.asp

[Raider999]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I'm tempted to ask forum members when they last watched a programme on Channel 4, but I stopped myself because I know that supportive people are highly likely to lie. However, my own local surveys show that not many people watch this channel. I recommend that advocates of this channel do the same. But if those people are left-wing types, I can probably predict their responses!

The people who are supporting the channel appear to be anti-capitalist types supporting the woke community, but they can't accept that they are in the minority.

I don't watch many programs on CH4 - just selected documentaries and the occasional series - they rarely have any sport on.

However, the same goes for BBC1, BBC2 and ITV.

I am certainly not left wing and woke - you really need to stop stereotyping people just because they have differing views from yourself

Originally Posted by Raider999

I don't watch many programs on CH4 - just selected documentaries and the occasional series - they rarely have any sport on.

However, the same goes for BBC1, BBC2 and ITV.

I am certainly not left wing and woke - you really need to stop stereotyping people just because they have differing views from yourself

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

However, my own local surveys show that not many people watch this channel. I recommend that advocates of this channel do the same.

I'd recommend you visit the BARB website instead.

[cheekyangus]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I'm tempted to ask forum members when they last watched a programme on Channel 4, but I stopped myself because I know that supportive people are highly likely to lie. However, my own local surveys show that not many people watch this channel. I recommend that advocates of this channel do the same. But if those people are left-wing types, I can probably predict their responses!

The people who are supporting the channel appear to be anti-capitalist types supporting the woke community, but they can't accept that they are in the minority.

A person can be supportive of something they don't use or something they aren't interested in. E.g. a person without children being glad CBeebies exists, or parents for a hobby their child does but they don't particularly like personally, or a bloke down the pub that a menopause support group exists. People can simply be supportive of something that benefits others.

People who don't consume something Channel 4 is involved with may be glad it provides something for others, or approves of the principles on which it was founded even if they personally haven't used it.

Originally Posted by Maggy

What the hell does that mean?

I think OB meant by a mixed economy, one that is made up of taking more than one approach to the economy, or not limiting itself to doing things one way.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Raider999

I don't watch many programs on CH4 - just selected documentaries and the occasional series - they rarely have any sport on.

However, the same goes for BBC1, BBC2 and ITV.

I am certainly not left wing and woke - you really need to stop stereotyping people just because they have differing views from yourself

Sorry, it was just banter, but you’ve all taken it too seriously. You all like winding me up, so I thought I’d return the favour!

I’m sure we all watch Channel 4 from time to time, but I don’t get the impression it gets viewed by most on a very regular basis.

As I understand it, privatisation will enable C4 better access to finance so they can own their own material. Although the channel is currently self financing, the concern is that this income stream is reducing and cannot be relied on to fund the channel in the long term.

We all saw how close to the edge ITV got a few years back when advertising reduced. This forced ITV to look at other income streams, which they appear to have tapped into very nicely.

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I don’t get the impression it gets viewed by most on a very regular basis.

I really, really recommend you visit the BARB website

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

I really, really recommend you visit the BARB website

OK, point taken.

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by Raider999

I am certainly not left wing and woke - you really need to stop stereotyping people just because they have differing views from yourself

Never been called left wing in my life, lots of other names but still. Guess l watch C4 as much as any other channel . Never thought of it as left wing must look closer.

Originally Posted by Itshim

Never been called left wing in my life, lots of other names but still. Guess l watch C4 as much as any other channel . Never thought of it as left wing must look closer.

No, you misunderstand- if you disagree with OLD BOY, you must be left wing…

(or not live in Wokingham and attend the Con Club)…

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Hugh

No, you misunderstand- if you disagree with OLD BOY, you must be left wing…

(or not live in Wokingham and attend the Con Club)…

Now, now, Hugh - don’t be silly!

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Where did you conduct your local survey OB ? the Wokingham Con Club? Were ipsos/mori involved ?

More an ipso facto survey than an Ipsos Mori one.

[Raider999]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Sorry, it was just banter, but you’ve all taken it too seriously. You all like winding me up, so I thought I’d return the favour!

I’m sure we all watch Channel 4 from time to time, but I don’t get the impression it gets viewed by most on a very regular basis.

As I understand it, privatisation will enable C4 better access to finance so they can own their own material. Although the channel is currently self financing, the concern is that this income stream is reducing and cannot be relied on to fund the channel in the long term.

We all saw how close to the edge ITV got a few years back when advertising reduced. This forced ITV to look at other income streams, which they appear to have tapped into very nicely.

w anchor

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Raider999

w anchor

Thanks for that.

Settle down, less insults and stick to the topic.