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Originally Posted by Maggy
So who decides what is inappropriate? How do they get picked? Who picks them?Just who are TPTB who get to decide on our behalf and who got to pick them on our behalf?
If we can't trust our government not to lie,cheat,steal how can we trust them to pick anyone to oversee standards on the internet and not to pick people that will defend their outlook on standards.Whose standards are we,you,they defending?One size fits all NEVER works.People will be offended at the mildest of 'offences'.
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Those who manage sites on the frontline will decide what is inappropriate or service users will alert them to posts that they believe are inappropriate. These people will be picked by the site owners or managers.
Any dispute that arises will be investigated by Ofcom who will go on to make a formal ruling as to what must happen next.
I believe that the head of Ofcom is appointed by the Government of the day (happy to be corrected) and the Government of the day is ultimately decided upon by ourselves.
When you look at it holistically, it's all very circular and, in effect, we all oversee each other to ensure that appropriate behaviour is maintained.
I did post about the consultation period where people could make representation about any concerns or make any suggestions, but unfortunately this has now expired.