Why does the BBC not allow a forum message system on its stories?

Question

The BBC are woeful in their lack of permitted feedback and debate. Cherry picked stories are allowed and comments which are heavily moderated with a Stalinist zeal may get through. Even then the "boards" do not operate in away that allows debate; single comments with an editor making "picks" which seldom coincide with the "top-rated" and many comments censored, although that is called, moderated at miniBeeb in post-1984, Oceania. No debate, no questions. I can understand the BBC do not want to have their reputation damaged by all-out warfare on message boards but the current system is very poor. I am from Scotland, I have never seen a single story that was open to comments of any kind, never mind debate. It's lamentable and when you think about it, the BBC sorta has bigger scandals to worry about than someone calling David Cameron a cocksnuffling wanker on a message board.

Answer 1

Its a form of censorship and its the future get used to it. They claim people use things such as message boards to "abuse free speech", which basically means people don't agree with us so they aren't getting a say.

Answer 2

May I suggest you visit



biasedbbc.co.uk



where you might find some interesting correspondence.



The BBC has had it, let's be honest. Unless you're a Grauniad-reading leftie you will find BBC views both ridiculous and unpalatable. In fact, even if you ARE a leftie you should be just as worried about Auntie's bias because it should be a paradigm of impartiality. Why? Because that's what they are always telling us they are.



They try to keep this myth afloat on the reputation that was hard-earned during WW2 but that is so long ago and the Beeb has changed out of all recognition since then that it is nothing more than another BBC absurdity.

Answer 3

Because of the unique way the BBC is funded (sniffle) they do not have enough money to buy powerful enough Servers to do that and due to their lavish salaries there is no money for technical staff to implement such silly changes.



People who have views other than the Corporation approves of might be able to put their ideas forward. There might be a free and fair debate. So it is a non starter - they might not be able to afford bubbly for their staff parties.



You do talk a lot of nonsense and you should be browbeaten into submission you silly person.

Answer 4

All major networks do this on their websites now, if you have something to say just get a blog. The British don't have free speech anymore anyways, you guys gave that up when you decided that Labour was a legitimate political party and not a suicide cult.

Answer 5

Because the Amtruth doesn't stand up to open debate.