As a reader of the BBC News site, it kind of gets my goat that it seems almost everything major article is duplicated here by a few members?

I know there are issues to discuss, but this section 'General Chit-Chat' could be mistaken for the BBC News forum some days.

I guess for the peeps who aren't members of the BBC news site it gives them an insight to what's happening in the world....and you don't have to read the threads! :)

Originally posted by SHsheff
I guess for the peeps who aren't members of the BBC news site it gives them an insight to what's happening in the world....and you don't have to read the threads! :)

You dont need to be a member of the BBC news site, its free to anyone.

And not having to read the posts, fare point.

Originally posted by serapis
You dont need to be a member of the BBC news site, its free to anyone.

And not having to read the posts, fare point.

Just one of the many uses of this forum is the share of information.

Is there an annoying amount of games posted, footy teams talked about, computer advice given etc....

Besides, you would put Lickzz out of a job :P

Keep em' coming :D

Funny enough Venger, I quote stories from many sources and have been doing for many years, but what used to happen years ago is that certain users would attempt to snipe at the article depending on which side of the political spectrum it originated from.

I sometimes see a story elsewhere and then search for the relevant article on the BBC site for 2 reasons.


1) They are meant to be unbiased and provide a balanced viewpoint :rolleyes:

2) They have a good archive system. In the past I have quoted a story from elsewhere only for the link to be withdrawn a short time after.

Let's face it, the BBC rocks. It's referred to so often because it's one of the most authoritative web sites in the world and well respected by most people. Long may it continue.
People post links to it to prevent others users claiming that the contents of their postings are fabricated etc

Originally posted by Lickszz
Funny enough Venger, I quote stories from many sources and have been doing for many years, but what used to happen years ago is that certain users would attempt to snipe at the article depending on which side of the political spectrum it originated from.

I sometimes see a story elsewhere and then search for the relevant article on the BBC site for 2 reasons.


1) They are meant to be unbiased and provide a balanced viewpoint :rolleyes:

2) They have a good archive system. In the past I have quoted a story from elsewhere only for the link to be withdrawn a short time after.

:( was only making a bit of fun :(

I think 'I also said keep it coming'

Originally posted by Cols
Let's face it, the BBC rocks. It's referred to so often because it's one of the most authoritative web sites in the world and well respected by most people. Long may it continue.
People post links to it to prevent others users claiming that the contents of their postings are fabricated etc

Fare point, although I saw something where the BBC had been told to cut its funding of the website and focus more on its core markets.

have we got a article from the site RE this thread? :heyhey: :heyhey:

Originally posted by serapis
Fare point, although I saw something where the BBC had been told to cut its funding of the website and focus more on its core markets.

This is because other "web based providers" are complaining that they cannot compete and the funding is unfair (ie We are not making large enough profits). The BBC site is a wonderful success story and should not be influenced by small minded, money grabbing, advert ridden, trashy media companies.
And now ITV are complaining that they should share the licence fee revenue because they provide "public broadcasting" by showing "arts" programmes. No problem, as long as they stop showing adverts in their "serious" programme(s).

Sorry, going off track a bit here :rant:

Originally posted by Cols
This is because other "web based providers" are complaining that they cannot compete and the funding is unfair (ie We are not making large enough profits). The BBC site is a wonderful success story and should not be influenced by small minded, money grabbing, advert ridden, trashy media companies.
And now ITV are complaining that they should share the licence fee revenue because they provide "public broadcasting" by showing "arts" programmes. No problem, as long as they stop showing adverts in their "serious" programme(s).

Sorry, going off track a bit here :rant:

Too right ... its not the BBC's fault they (ITV) make crap programs. The reason they are making arts programmes is because they are trying to steal BBC viewers.