BBC

[JamesWales]

Isn't the issue here less about the quality of the BBC (which is very high and world renowned) and less about any perceived bias (which there probably is some of but is likely overblown) and more to do with how it is funded?

A flat rate for everyone irrespective of income and whether they even use the service is in any other scenario a pretty blunt and regressive funding model, is it not?

I'm okay with paying it. I don't have sky and I only recently got netflix so I watch far more of the BBC than most, but quite clearly it is funded in a way that seems increasingly unsustainable, especially when lots of people are concerned about bias or quality, whilst still being compelled to pay for it?

Like I said, no issue from me, but I can see why people resent it tbh

In the interests of promoting it - I recommend the current short series on Andy Warhol. It's fantastic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0b5mp52

[az city]

Isn't the issue here less about the quality of the BBC (which is very high and world renowned) and less about any perceived bias (which there probably is some of but is likely overblown) and more to do with how it is funded?

A flat rate for everyone irrespective of income and whether they even use the service is in any other scenario a pretty blunt and regressive funding model, is it not?

I'm okay with paying it. I don't have sky and I only recently got netflix so I watch far more of the BBC than most, but quite clearly it is funded in a way that seems increasingly unsustainable, especially when lots of people are concerned about bias or quality, whilst still being compelled to pay for it?

Like I said, no issue from me, but I can see why people resent it tbh

In the interests of promoting it - I recommend the current short series on Andy Warhol. It's fantastic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0b5mp52

Jimbo, seek some counseling. OTOH you've noticed how amazing and cheap the BBC is, OTOH you're arguing against its very existence in its current form by mithering about its funding mechanism.

[JamesWales]

Jimbo, seek some counseling. OTOH you've noticed how amazing and cheap the BBC is, OTOH you're arguing against its very existence in its current form by mithering about its funding mechanism.

Thanks for the condescension. I suppose it's a small upgrade in terms of your pleasantness.

It's called being open minded, seeing two sides to a situation and coming to a balanced opinion old boy. I'll make it simpler: I personally don't have a problem with the BBC. But I understand and respect that others do.

Understanding other opinions and not just insulting them is something you would do well to consider adopting.

And on the BBC, it's output and it's funding model, I can see that. There's two sides to the story - in fact, there's about five sides.

[az city]

Thanks for the condescension. I suppose it's a small upgrade in terms of your pleasantness.

It's called being open minded, seeing two sides to a situation and coming to a balanced opinion old boy. I'll make it simpler: I personally don't have a problem with the BBC. But I understand and respect that others do.

Understanding other opinions and not just insulting them is something you would do well to consider adopting.

And on the BBC, it's output and it's funding model, I can see that. There's two sides to the story - in fact, there's about five sides.

One could argue you take yourself far too seriously.