Ofcom Off

I've allready started the ball rolling in terms of ofcom. The whole forum needs to do likewise. http://yourfreedom.hmg.gov.uk/cutting-bu...ions/ofcom

(02-07-2010 14:25 )Scottishbloke Wrote:  I've allready started the ball rolling in terms of ofcom. The whole forum needs to do likewise. http://yourfreedom.hmg.gov.uk/cutting-bu...ions/ofcom

Well Scottishbloke, i've done my part. Over now to all you others..

Excellent idea actually commenting where it might be heard about how OFCOM refuses to treat adults like adults with insulting censorship. I registered and added my rating of full stars then left a comment. The more that do this the more it might make a difference (odds are it won't but FRAK it takes only a minnute) so go put a rating down guys then put a thanks on this thread so new people get to hear about it.

Thanks to the 14 people who have voted on my proposal. There are a few others mentioning Ofcom or R18 and I have returned in favour.

The site is searchable and there are a range of intersting posts - many I agree with, others I don't, and requests to repeal the pub smoking ban out number the pub stripper ban about 40 to 1.

There must be more than 14 active posters on this forum, and more than 14 who would like to see stronger material. Sadly 14 or 15* votes won't make it into the top 100, won't get on the front page for most votes, so no snowball effect, and 14 votes won't excite Claggeron. If you know anyone who has not voted please encourage them to do so. Remember, you can vote for more than one suggestion, even if they look similar.

* Malcolm's "Censorship" post

(03-07-2010 01:39 )eccles Wrote:  Thanks to the 14 people who have voted on my proposal. There are a few others mentioning Ofcom or R18 and I have returned in favour.

The site is searchable and there are a range of intersting posts - many I agree with, others I don't, and requests to repeal the pub smoking ban out number the pub stripper ban about 40 to 1.

There must be more than 14 active posters on this forum, and more than 14 who would like to see stronger material. Sadly 14 or 15* votes won't make it into the top 100, won't get on the front page for most votes, so no snowball effect, and 14 votes won't excite Claggeron. If you know anyone who has not voted please encourage them to do so. Remember, you can vote for more than one suggestion, even if they look similar.

* Malcolm's "Censorship" post

Is that you malcom?

I think (hope) that all yourfreedom contributions will be gathered together under their respective topics. There are several "lift the smoking ban" threads for instance.

I've added my 2p worth re Ofcom and the BBFC and the 'dangerous' pictures/porn legislation where applicable.

I've no doubt Dave at http://www.melonfarmers.co.uk will be keeping tabs on all the threads relevant to censorship.

I reckon this model might be a better way of doing public consultations in the future. At least we the public get a chance to counter opposing views as they arrive rather than allowing the faceless censors the chance to twist the results as they see fit.

Can I also suggest those who agree with any of the issues raised on the yourfreedom threads need only vote on a scale of 1 to 5 to boost its relevance/importance. If you don't think you have anything to add to the debate then you could also simply say you agree with a previous post or poster.

It's a golden opportunity folks - don't miss this chance to secure your own rights and freedoms. We will of course judge the coalition government on their actions in response to our demands.

Could the government not at least call for an amnesty in regards of ofcom trying to censor the channels as the longer ofcom remain in power it still feels like a Labour government, come on cameron, clegg grow a set of balls and show you mean business in treating adults like adults and not like kids.

Slightly off-topic as this relates to Digital Economy rather than Broadcast censorship, but what the heck.

Quote:Lane Fox to take digital powers from Ofcom
David Cameron is to give Martha Lane Fox, the internet entrepeneur, a bigger role as the Government's "digital champion" in a move that will lead to Ofcom being stripped of some of its responsibilities.

Ms Lane Fox, co-founder of the internet set lastminute.com, was asked by Gordon Brown last year to oversee plans to get online the ten million people who never use the internet. But Mr Cameron is to give her an extended brief that will take Ofcom's responsibilities for digital participation away from the regulator.

The move, to be announced in the coming day, marks the first attempt by the Conservatives to rein in the power of Ofcom.

The Tories have made little secret that they want to shrink the regulator. Mr Cameron said last year that under a Tory government, "Ofcom as we know it will cease to exist". Further plans to downsize Ofcom and being considered by Jeremy Hunt, the Culture Secretary.

Ms Lane Fox, who will have a desk in the Cabinet Office, will also be asked to advise on how the Government can make efficiency savings by moving more of its operations online. The entrepeneur is said to be an enthusiastic supporter of Mt Cameron's "Big Society" initiative.

from The Times 17/06/10.