Holden McGroin 7031 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 No. End of thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magma 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) No Edited May 29, 2007 by Magma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 No Do you pay yours though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7031 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 No. End of thread. Shut it Brynner. 50-50 at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magma 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 No Do you pay yours though? No idea tbh. My mam does all that stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 No. End of thread. Shut it Brynner. 50-50 at the minute. You can't trust the public on this sort of thing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I'd bin the licence because it's an outdated way of funding. No way would I advocate the privatisation of the BBC though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11119 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 No. Adverts are the second most annoying thing on the planet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 No. Adverts are the second most annoying thing on the planet You being the first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11119 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 go play with mr Hips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I think it needs an overhaul; ultimately it’s a tax purely for the benefit of the BBC, the fact that anyone buying a TV HAS to buy one whether they have any intention of watching BBC or not is plainly wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7031 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 I think it needs an overhaul; ultimately it’s a tax purely for the benefit of the BBC, the fact that anyone buying a TV HAS to buy one whether they have any intention of watching BBC or not is plainly wrong. Yeah, If I had a choice of either paying or not having it then I wouldn't fork out. Could live without BBC radio as well tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I think it needs an overhaul; ultimately it’s a tax purely for the benefit of the BBC, the fact that anyone buying a TV HAS to buy one whether they have any intention of watching BBC or not is plainly wrong. Yeah, If I had a choice of either paying or not having it then I wouldn't fork out. Could live without BBC radio as well tbh. Proves my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7031 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 I think it needs an overhaul; ultimately it’s a tax purely for the benefit of the BBC, the fact that anyone buying a TV HAS to buy one whether they have any intention of watching BBC or not is plainly wrong. Yeah, If I had a choice of either paying or not having it then I wouldn't fork out. Could live without BBC radio as well tbh. Proves my point Cant remember the last time I watched anything on BBC tbh. Do listen to the radio but i'd cut my nose off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 The BBC should never be forced to advertise, any level of impartiality and accountability it currently has must be maintained. I think the lisence is for your tv, not for receiving the BBC. Since they get the money though, i think it's excellent value and would gladly pay it and maintain standards rather than have them rely on international sales of teletubbies and Bob the Builder to survive and a turn towards ITV style shows (like channel 4 have required to survive after starting as an alternative and intelligent channel). Question Time, Newsnight, Panorama etc all blow the other channels out of the water for coverage of current affairs. You also have BBC Four which is probably the best channel on TV (after SSN) , loads of Radio, The armed forces service, the world service and the excellent website. I'm about to take part in a trial that puts 80 years of BBC archives on the website that sounds excellent too, if this is a free service to UK residents it could be superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 No Do you pay yours though? No idea tbh. My mam does all that stuff Not really relevant to you then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31677 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Next they'll be doing away with the monarchy, fish 'n' chips and bowler hats. I blame the immigrants meself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I watch a fair bit of BBC tv, listen to their radio stations and use their web pages so I don't mind the 30-odd pence a day it costs me. Outstanding value for money when you look at it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan 0 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Like Kenneth says, it's only about 35p a day, I spend more than that on gum! And the reason you can't 'not watch' BBC and not pay is because the license pays for the radio and web as well, which can't really be blocked. When you think of all it pays for (about 7 TV stations, 50 odd radio stations, probably the best news site in the world) it is excellent value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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