• Sharp decline in number of people who think there is too much sex, violence, and swearing on TV (UK)
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[img]http://imgkk.com/i/6hf2.gif[/img] [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28143999[/url] [quote]The number of viewers who believe there is too much sex, violence and swearing on British TV has fallen sharply. Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has published [url=http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/market-data-research/other/tv-research/attitudes-to-broadcast-media/]annual research[/url] into audience attitudes to television and radio. It found that the number of viewers who said there was excessive violence on TV fell by 20% between 2008 and 2013. Objections to swearing fell by almost a quarter over five years, while those who found there was too much sex on TV fell from 35% to 26%. The figures were largely driven by a change of attitudes among older audiences, the research suggests. In 2013, 39% of over 65s said there was "about the right amount of swearing" on TV, compared with 18% in 2008, while the number of older viewers who found there was "too much" sex and violence fell by 15% and 23% respectively. However, those in the older age group were also less likely to be satisfied by the quality of programming.[/quote] [url=http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/research/tv-research/attitudes-to-media/UK_audience_attitudes_towards_broadcast_media_2013_A_summary_of_findings1.pdf]Check out the full findings[/url]
[quote]However, those in the older age group were also less likely to be satisfied by the quality of programming.[/quote] Oh come on. The majority of BBC programming is targeted towards the elderly/middle age group. Hell, the one BBC channel targeted towards youth is being closed down. At least people aren't getting as pissy about violence and swearing now.
I love the fact that you attached a quagmire to the chart
[QUOTE=Noss;45283515]Hell, the one BBC channel targeted towards youth is being closed down.[/QUOTE] Well, it was shit after all.
Careful or you'll summon the spirit of Mary Whitehouse!
Other findings include: Newspapers continuing to tank, TV remains the dominant source of news but falling [img]http://imgkk.com/i/x_v0.png[/img] Newspapers seen as the most privacy-intrusive form of media [img]http://imgkk.com/i/psi4.png[/img] People increasingly think the internet is under-regulated [img]http://imgkk.com/i/9he9.png[/img]
[QUOTE=Thom12255;45283566]Well, it was shit after all.[/QUOTE] It was shit before it closed down, but it used to be one of the best channels. It didn't produce a lot of amazing content, but it was nice to have a channel that pretty much had a 'well... I guess, why the fuck not?' attitude.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;45283599]It was shit before it closed down, but it used to be one of the best channels. It didn't produce a lot of amazing content, but it was nice to have a channel that pretty much had a 'well... I guess, why the fuck not?' attitude.[/QUOTE] We all know that the best channel is Dave, with all it's original content.
[QUOTE=James xX;45283799]We all know that the best channel is Dave, with all it's original content.[/QUOTE] whatever you think about dave, i'll never get over the fact that their +1 hour timeshift channel is called dave ja vu i'm sorry but it's just perfect
I guess the people who didn't like swearing and violence on the tele have all died from saying "oh my!" and feinting after watching it.
[QUOTE=BrainDeath;45283833]whatever you think about dave, i'll never get over the fact that their +1 hour timeshift channel is called dave ja vu i'm sorry but it's just perfect[/QUOTE] Although my post was sarcasm, I actually like Dave because you know exactly what they'll have on when the other channels are acting like its Sunday.
newspaper/radio/tv all will be replaced by just internet due to you being able to read/watch/listen to whatever whenever.
[QUOTE=smurfy;45283593]Other findings include: Newspapers continuing to tank, TV remains the dominant source of news but falling [t]http://imgkk.com/i/x_v0.png[/t] Newspapers seen as the most privacy-intrusive form of media [t]http://imgkk.com/i/psi4.png[/t] People increasingly think the internet is under-regulated [t]http://imgkk.com/i/9he9.png[/t][/QUOTE] I'd rather have TV dominating than the newspapers, newspapers drown out all other viewpoints and distort the situation (sometimes even to a dangerous degree).
[QUOTE=Noss;45283515]At least people aren't getting as pissy about violence and swearing now.[/QUOTE] But people are still super pissy about nudity.
[QUOTE=pkhzor;45283918]newspaper/radio/tv all will be replaced by just internet due to you being able to read/watch/listen to whatever whenever.[/QUOTE] Can't use the internet when driving.
[QUOTE=Genericenemy;45283937]I'd rather have TV dominating than the newspapers, newspapers drown out all other viewpoints and distort the situation (sometimes even to a dangerous degree).[/QUOTE] So do lots of TV channels but I get what you mean, papers are definitely worse especially the Daily Fail
[QUOTE=matt000024;45283973]Can't use the internet when driving.[/QUOTE] You can focus on the road with a phone just about as well as you can focus on it with a newspaper. as in not at all
[QUOTE=Mort Stroodle;45284044]You can focus on the road with a phone just about as well as you can focus on it with a newspaper. as in not at all[/QUOTE] I think he was referring to the Radio part dear
The increasing amount of people wanting internet regulation is scary - I don't think they understand what that would mean.
[QUOTE=Genericenemy;45283937]I'd rather have TV dominating than the newspapers, newspapers drown out all other viewpoints and distort the situation (sometimes even to a dangerous degree).[/QUOTE] Here in the States (or just in Connecticut at the very least) it feels like the opposite. When I read newspaper and magazines more often than not I feel like I'm actually getting new, relevant information that helps me understand a topic or current event whereas on most TV news and radio stations there's a lack of in-depth analysis and sometimes feels like just hackneyed bullshit.
[QUOTE=subenji99;45286745]The increasing amount of people wanting internet regulation is scary[/QUOTE] It sure fucking is.
[QUOTE=Hidole555;45287354]Here in the States (or just in Connecticut at the very least) it feels like the opposite. When I read newspaper and magazines more often than not I feel like I'm actually getting new, relevant information that helps me understand a topic or current event whereas on most TV news and radio stations there's a lack of in-depth analysis and sometimes feels like just hackneyed bullshit.[/QUOTE] TV is a lot more about vulgarizing and carrying information to the masses, whereas magazines and specialized press organizations can go a lot more into detail
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