Cancel culture at the BBC

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Kursk

Aww, thank you. I wanted you to know that someone does still read your posts even though it seems only to be me

You’re kidding!

[tweetiepooh]

I always thought the BBC was leftist leaning out to get the more conservative at every opportunity.


Personally I think that as the BBC is paid for by the public they should put public interest first and while remaining balanced not be afraid to challenge anyone of any particular leaning. In one sense they don't need to be popular as they don't rely on advertising and the worry of loss of revenue from that source but that also means they need to reflect a wide range of views and maybe even challenge views that are popular if they aren't "right".

[1andrew1]

Gary Lineker is to return to BBC screens this weekend after reaching a deal with the corporation

• The BBC will begin an independent review of its social media guidelines, focusing on how it applies to freelancers outside news - like Lineker
• Lineker takes to Twitter to say he is "immeasurably proud" to work for the BBC and "cannot wait to get back in the MOTD chair"
• The BBC’s current social media guidance will remain in place while the review is carried out
• Director general Tim Davie acknowledges it contains "grey areas" and says enforcing impartiality is a difficult balancing act
• He says he has not bowed to pressure from one political party or another.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ente...-arts-64938252

[jfman]

I see part of the climbdown has Lineker thanking Tim Davie. Clearly wanting to make sure he isn’t the fall guy.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by jfman

I see part of the climbdown has Lineker thanking Tim Davie. Clearly wanting to make sure he isn’t the fall guy.

Will there be a fall guy?

[jfman]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Will there be a fall guy?

Hopefully.

Such an egregious assault on freedom of speech demands it in a public sector institution that’s supposedly impartial.

[ianch99]

Originally Posted by jfman

Hopefully.

Such an egregious assault on freedom of speech demands it in a public sector institution that’s supposedly impartial.

Doubt it will happen. The amount of Government influence within senior BBC management will protect them on this issue. What is more likely is that the corrupt appointment of the Chairman will means he has to go but this will take its time to play out, if at all.

[jonbxx]

I think what we have learned here, along with the incidents surrounding Marcus Rashford and Tyrone Mings is that you take on footballers at your peril!

Being very wealthy with a strong public image but not coming from a privileged background is an unusual combination even today. Couple that with the very strong self belief you need to reach the top of the game gives a powerful force

Especially Gary Lineker of all people - Mr Nice Guy himself. He carries an immense amount of moral authority and publicly climbing in the ring with him on an issue like this was never going to end well for any BBC manager or politician.

[Kursk]

This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s

Lineker takes to Twitter to say he is "immeasurably proud" to work for the BBC and "cannot wait to get back in the MOTD chair"

Oh I get it now...Gary had learnt a new long word at the footy school of punditry and he wanted to use it before anyone else nabs it. Or was he being a sneaky clever clogs again?

[Sephiroth]

Maybe he’ll be a Labour MP one day.

[Kursk]

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Maybe he’ll be a Labour MP one day.

Well he couldn't even keep Gazza in order so he's well qualified.

The BBC caved in, what a surprise.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Chris

Especially Gary Lineker of all people - Mr Nice Guy himself. He carries an immense amount of moral authority and publicly climbing in the ring with him on an issue like this was never going to end well for any BBC manager or politician.

Agreed! Take on a national treasure with whom many viewers have grown up with at your peril!

Originally Posted by Paul

The BBC caved in, what a surprise.

They had no ability to fight it. They completely screwed this up. Lineker had the public on his side, he had a mass walkout of BBC Sport on his side, their argument was not watertight and even the Government whose Ministers had spent the week whining about him backed off and didn't give any support for the BBC's decision.

Worse, it brought more focus on Richard Sharp with it becoming more widely known about his connections to Johnson. Whilst they are different roles it looks so bad to suspend Lineker for making a political comment on his personal Tweeter feed whilst your Chairman is a Tory Donor and helped arrange a loan to the Prime Minister who appointed him!

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Originally Posted by Kursk

Oh I get it now...Gary had learnt a new long word at the footy school of punditry and he wanted to use it before anyone else nabs it. Or was he being a sneaky clever clogs again?

Immeasurably is not a particularly complicated or advanced word? I wouldn't think anyone using it is trying to be clever. It's not like Russell Brand who liked to vomit a thesaurus onto every article he wrote. It's a perfectly cromulent word.