Re: [Fsfe-uk] The BBC again

[Tom Chance]

Oops, that was a bit delayed. Ignore it, it's being handled by the FFII.

Tom


On Thursday 11 Mar 2004 14:45, Tom Chance wrote:
> Hello,
>
> The BBC have done it again, giving undue coverage to one side of a debate:
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3501964.stm
>
> I think someone with an @ffii or @affs or @ukcdr e-mail address ought to
> write a strongly worded letter to the BBC, asking that they allow the other
> side to have it's say. I'm thinking it should mention in passing Sklyarov,
> the actions of the RIAA and SCO and the slew of legislation going through
> related to digital rights, showing them that there is a pattern and that
> thus far, with the exception of a few Bill Thompson entries, they've only
> really presented the pro-industry point of view. It's extremely bad
> journalism to only present the views of one side.
>
> I would send such an e-mail myself, offering to write the article myself,
> but I don't think I'd have much impact, as they'd have no reason to take me
> for any more than a random angry young man. But If someone with an e-mail
> address that gave them a definite association with an organisation "on the
> other side" e-mailed them, maybe it might work?
>
> I know we've complained to the BBC before, but perhaps if we offer an
> article presenting our side, rather than simple complaints, we might get
> somewhere?
>
> Regards,
> Tom
>
>
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