Complain to OFCOM on the rewarding of violent behaviour

[Sertius]

If you wish to complain about bad behaviour being rewarded then you may wish to copy and paste the text below to Ofcom.

"Big Brother is a public popularity contest rewarded with £100,000 to the winner. Housemate Conor McIntyre who has already been subject to over 1225 complaints of bullying fellow housemate Deana Uppal, Miss India UK, has now been propelled into a position by Big Brother and Big Brother alone to win half the prize money, £50,000 or a free pass to the final of the competition, which demonstrates to a younger audience that bullying and threatening sexual violent behaviour can often reap large rewards."

Here is the link: https://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/tell-us/specific-programme-epg

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

If you wish to complain about bad behaviour being rewarded then you may wish to copy and paste the text below to Ofcom.

"Big Brother is a public popularity contest rewarded with £100,000 to the winner. Housemate Conor McIntyre who has already been subject to over 1225 complaints of bullying fellow housemate Deana Uppal, Miss India UK, has now been propelled into a position by Big Brother and Big Brother alone to win half the prize money, £50,000 or a free pass to the final of the competition, which demonstrates to a younger audience that bullying and threatening sexual violent behaviour can often reap large rewards."

Here is the link: https://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/tell-us/specific-programme-epg

He hasn't been violent though. It was only that rant. :conf:

[billy123]

Quit spamming this rubbish sertius you already have a "complain to ofcom" thread still on the first page no need for another one.

[Jake.]

He hasn't been violent though. It was only that rant. :conf:

It was a rant of violence.

[Yayita]

It is worthy of complaint, but not because of Conor. Because they are swindling the players and disrespecting the public with their shady running of this show.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

It is worthy of complaint, but not because of Conor. Because they are swindling the players and disrespecting the public with their shady running of this show.

Agreed! :thumbs:

[Kizzy]

He threatened benedict too after his eviction, he intimidated scott ...
If he wins anything it's a fix!

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

He threatened benedict too after his eviction, he intimidated scott ...
If he wins anything it's a fix!

Luke S also threatened Ben, but n one cares! :bored:

[Cherry Christmas]

It is worthy of complaint, but not because of Conor. Because they are swindling the players and disrespecting the public with their shady running of this show.ar

how are they swindling the players....one of the unchanging rules of BB is that they can change the rules at any time, it will be in their contracts that the prize money can change...as for the public, the same rules apply...

[joeysteele]

This particular issue which involved no actual violent behaviour at all anyway, nor do I believe any was even seriously intended,it was simply an offensive rant in my view which was dealt with by BB to my satisfaction.
I would then never in a million years put my name to any complaint to OFCOM about it and have them waste their time looking into it.

[joeysteele]

ar

how are they swindling the players....one of the unchanging rules of BB is that they can change the rules at any time, it will be in their contracts that the prize money can change...as for the public, the same rules apply...

Totally right, that is the only rule that never changes in BB that they can change all rules at any time, It covers everything they do in fact.

[Urban Cragou]

Oh, come on. What was the need?

[Urban Cragou]

This particular issue which involved no actual violent behaviour at all anyway, nor do I believe any was even seriously intended,it was simply an offensive rant in my view which was dealt with by BB to my satisfaction.
I would then never in a million years put my name to any complaint to OFCOM about it and have them waste their time looking into it.

Exactly. He was clearly just angry with Deana and he got a warning for it more than a month ago. I can't believe people keep dwelling on it. It's over. End.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Exactly. He was clearly just angry with Deana and he got a warning for it more than a month ago. I can't believe people keep dwelling on it. It's over. End.

I agree! It was just pure rage. I doubt he meant any harm by it.

[Urban Cragou]

I agree! It was just pure rage. I doubt he meant any harm by it.

Exactly. And it's not like he went unpunished either. He was warned and he hasn't done anything of the sort since. You'd think that would be enough but clearly it isn't. :bored:

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Exactly. And it's not like he went unpunished either. He was warned and he hasn't done anything of the sort since. You'd think that would be enough but clearly it isn't. :bored:

He's so much better now at controlling his temper. I'm very happy that he's ignoring Deana completely! :hugesmile:

[Urban Cragou]

He's so much better now at controlling his temper. I'm very happy that he's ignoring Deana completely! :hugesmile:

Yeah. And then he gets accused of racism. :rolleyes:

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Yeah. And then he gets accused of racism. :rolleyes:

I think he just doesn't like Deana. I don't blame him! I can't stand her myself! :conf2:

[Adamw92]

I just can't be bothered, BB won't do anything about it

[halfacrown]

Saying what Conor said in the workplace would result in dismissal. Saying it in a pub would result in a charge. Why is it okay to say it in front of a TV audience and why do people want to push it under the carpet? I'm sure some viewers would watch dog fights if it was put on television. BB are on the verge of giving Conor £50,000, that's not okay in my book. And what is this paranoia over OFCOM, it's there for the specific purpose of complaining should you want to?

[Urban Cragou]

Saying what Conor said in the workplace would result in dismissal. Saying it in a pub would result in a charge. Why is it okay to say it in front of a TV audience and why do people want to push it under the carpet? I'm sure some viewers would watch dog fights if it was put on television. BB are on the verge of giving Conor £50,000, that's not okay in my book. And what is this paranoia over OFCOM, it's there for the specific purpose of complaining should you want to.

No one here has condomed Conor's behaviour for that rant though.

Whilst we all appreciate it was vile and he was in every way possible wrong to do so, he's been warned already. Time to get over it, methinks.

[Yayita]

ar

how are they swindling the players....one of the unchanging rules of BB is that they can change the rules at any time, it will be in their contracts that the prize money can change...as for the public, the same rules apply...

If its in the contract that the prize money can change, then theres nothing to be done. But the way they have treated the audience is a disgrace.

[Livia]

What we really do not need is someone coming on to encourage forum members to complain to Ofcom. We are all adults here; even the youngest members are mature enough to make a decision for themselves. The most insulting thing is that the OP imagines that if someone feels strongly enough to complain to Ofcom, they may not know why so has written the complaint for us.

[halfacrown]

No one here has condomed Conor's behaviour for that rant though.

Whilst we all appreciate it was vile and he was in every way possible wrong to do so, he's been warned already. Time to get over it, methinks.

Not at all, this should be the point where the public get their say, but he could be about to walk out with £50,000 in his pocket. When he should have been ejected, he may be about to be rewarded, this only became clear last night. I think it's totally relevant to look at Conor and his 'contribution' again.

[Urban Cragou]

Not at all, this should be the point where the public get their say, but he could be about to walk out with £50,000 in his pocket. When he should have been ejected, he may be about to be rewarded, this only became clear last night. I think it's totally relevant to look at Conor and his 'contribution' again.

And...you're missing the point. He got what he deserved - a warning.

[Cherry Christmas]

If its in the contract that the prize money can change, then theres nothing to be done. But the way they have treated the audience is a disgrace.

not reallhy imo, changing the prize money has happened several times before...the year Eugene was offered the cash and took it, we were all happy he was lovely, the year the money counted down, last year when hms split half the cash...so its not new...ive probably left some other years out when the prize fund changed as well, the audience expects twists, problem is not all twists will be well received.

[billy123]

Not at all, this should be the point where the public get their say, but he could be about to walk out with £50,000 in his pocket. When he should have been ejected, he may be about to be rewarded, this only became clear last night. I think it's totally relevant to look at Conor and his 'contribution' again.So what on earth has that got to do with ofcom :conf: they are there to uphold the broadcasting guidelines not offer moral guidance.
Complaining to them because you dont like a twist on a tv show is a waste of your time and theirs.

[Yayita]

not reallhy imo, changing the prize money has happened several times before...the year Eugene was offered the cash and took it, we were all happy he was lovely, the year the money counted down, last year when hms split half the cash...so its not new...ive probably left some other years out when the prize fund changed as well, the audience expects twists, problem is not all twists will be well received.

But 50K, doesnt that seem like alot to give a person in a room for 3 days and have them exit early? **** twist if you ask me.

[halfacrown]

So what on earth has that got to do with ofcom :conf: they are there to uphold the broadcasting guidelines not offer moral guidance.
Complaining to them because you dont like a twist on a tv show is a waste of your time and theirs.

You've answered your own question: the guidelines include reference the law, which has a lot to say about unacceptable and threatening behaviour. The moral bit is already in there.

It's no more wasting my time to make the complaint about what I think is right, than you replying to my post because you disagree with me.

[Kizzy]

So what on earth has that got to do with ofcom :conf: they are there to uphold the broadcasting guidelines not offer moral guidance.
Complaining to them because you dont like a twist on a tv show is a waste of your time and theirs.

I agree with this to an extent theres too much 'thats not a very nice thing to say' going on....However I do feel that conors remarks did border on the rules of the show, threatening behaviour has resulted in a housemate being removed before...

[halfacrown]

And...you're missing the point. He got what he deserved - a warning.

No I'm not, because I think he deserved to be ejected. You may disagee, that's up to you.

[Urban Cragou]

No I'm not, because I think he deserved to be ejected. You may disagee, that's up to you.

I respect your view but - in my opinion - this thing has gone on for too long now...

[WCR1942]

I agree with halfacrown @20.
BB producers are being completely inconsistent. I have watched since BB1 and seen several ejections. They were all for offences much less serious than Conor's.

I am particularly amazed and disappointed to see women down-playing his threats of sexual violence.

[chuff me dizzy]

If you wish to complain about bad behaviour being rewarded then you may wish to copy and paste the text below to Ofcom.

"Big Brother is a public popularity contest rewarded with £100,000 to the winner. Housemate Conor McIntyre who has already been subject to over 1225 complaints of bullying fellow housemate Deana Uppal, Miss India UK, has now been propelled into a position by Big Brother and Big Brother alone to win half the prize money, £50,000 or a free pass to the final of the competition, which demonstrates to a younger audience that bullying and threatening sexual violent behaviour can often reap large rewards."

Here is the link: https://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/tell-us/specific-programme-epg

Oh look whos here !! the Deana fan who bragged last night to having multiple accounts ,on here again trying to cheat

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Oh get a grip.

Can we please set up some sort of company to complain about the pc crew constantly who complain to offcom. They are the saddest most pathetic people in Britain.

Keep going, you're truly on your way to getting BB cancelled or worse turned into another pile of pc ****e like BB11.

[halfacrown]

Oh get a grip.

Can we please set up some sort of company to complain about the pc crew constantly who complain to offcom. They are the saddest most pathetic people in Britain.

Keep going, you're truly on your way to getting BB cancelled or worse turned into another pile of pc ****e like BB11.

I don't know about 'the saddest most pathetic people in Britain' but some of the people who go all weird when OFCOM is mentioned are the some of the most trigger-happy and angry. There are plenty of posts to read, so if anybody is not happy with others complaining, then fair enough, but why read the thread?

[daniel-lewis-1985]

I don't know about 'the saddest most pathetic people in Britain' but some of the people who go all weird when OFCOM is mentioned are the some of the most trigger-happy and angry. There are plenty of posts to read, so if anybody is not happy with others complaining, then fair enough, but why read the thread?

Because it relates to me.

People complaining constantly are risking my favourite show being watered down or cancelled.

It directly affects me and thats why im airing my opinion.

[chuff me dizzy]

Oh get a grip.

Can we please set up some sort of company to complain about the pc crew constantly who complain to offcom. They are the saddest most pathetic people in Britain.

Keep going, you're truly on your way to getting BB cancelled or worse turned into another pile of pc ****e like BB11.

Well said !!! yet again this year, we have Johnny No Mates ,sat in their grubby bedsits with nothing better to do than think up lame excuses to report ,they need to get a life or an off button and watch another show, leave BB for the REAL fans

[chuff me dizzy]

Because it relates to me.

People complaining constantly are risking my favourite show being watered down or cancelled.

It directly affects me and thats why im airing my opinion.

I think the best thing we can do Dan is TOTALLY blank these type of threads ,we are giving them airtime

[halfacrown]

Because it relates to me.

People complaining constantly are risking my favourite show being watered down or cancelled.

It directly affects me and thats why im airing my opinion.

One of the people who works for TIBB has said that she's not watching the programme next year because of last night's BOTS and White Room twist. I think unacceptable things have happened in this series and I think it's right to complain about the direction the series has taken. It's no coincidence that the programme has got less popular as it has strayed away from a brilliant simple format, to a mess of bias and manipulation where Conor, after his behaviour, could walk away with £50,000 without the viewers having any say about it.

[Gizmo]

Ofcom have made it clear these complaints are not worthy of investigation. It's not worth the effort and is a waste of taxpayers money imo. If you feel that the show is rewarding bullying or sexually violent behaviour your best bet is to put your point of view across via other means.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

One of the people who works for TIBB has said that she's not watching the programme next year because of last night's BOTS and White Room twist. I think unacceptable things have happened in this series and I think it's right to complain about the direction the series has taken. It's no coincidence that the programme has got less popular as it has strayed away from a brilliant simple format, to a mess of bias and manipulation where Conor, after his behaviour, could walk away with £50,000 without the viewers having any say about it.

And thats what everyone who no longer likes the show should do.

Switch off and leave us fans of the show enjoy it.

The best thing you can do is boycott the show yoursef and switch off which will also have an impact on Channel 5 but please stop complaining to Offcom because its going to ruin the show for the rest of us. I do feel aswell that people complain to Offcom for the sake of it sometime, they wont be offended by comments but still feel the need to complain and just shoot themselves in the foot.

If BB does turn into another BB11 with no alcohol, bad language or nudity or worse still cancelled you have noone to blame but yourselves.

[halfacrown]

And thats what everyone who no longer likes the show should do.

Switch off and leave us fans of the show enjoy it.

The best thing you can do is boycott the show yoursef and switch off which will also have an impact on Channel 5 but please stop complaining to Offcom because its going to ruin the show for the rest of us. I do feel aswell that people complain to Offcom for the sake of it sometime, they wont be offended by comments but still feel the need to complain and just shoot themselves in the foot.

If BB does turn into another BB11 with no alcohol, bad language or nudity or worse still cancelled you have noone to blame but yourselves.

Thanks for that, however, I think I'll watch when I feel like it and complain if I decide to. I think it's better to speak out and do what you think is right. This board is full of people who are unhappy with the direction of the programme, especially lately, and many of them consider themselves 'true fans' I'm sure, and nobody can claim otherwise.

[emmetmcl]

Its people like you, the Ofcom complainers, who caused the demise of Big Brother in the first place.

if you want to complain, go ahead. If others want to complain, they will, they dont need you to tell them to.

If you dont like it, dont watch - dont ruin it for everyone else.

[Vicky.]

LOL at 'works for tibb'

That made me feel so important for a second :D

[halfacrown]

LOL at 'works for tibb'

That made me feel so important for a second :D

Oh God, I can't win ha ha! I may be in a tiny minority (of one), but I don't feel I've been swayed by reason: You'll get the programme cancelled (but) contacting OFCOM makes no difference! You’re not a true fan (but) how can you be bothered?! It's really not that much bother if you feel BB are out of line to complain, and not that much of a big deal that it should raise so much angrrrrr!

[pcro]

If your fragile sensitivites are so offended by the programme, just shut it off ffs.

[halfacrown]

If your fragile sensitivites are so offended by the programme, just shut it off ffs.

No thank you, I'll watch it if I want to, comment from time to time and complain when I feel like it.

[JamesBond]

Do it! Just go ahead and do it, not to cause problems for BB but so they slap some arses in that house.

It's beyond funny that the same people who complain to mods on this forum over little throw away comments can now say that what Conor did is just a rant and not a big deal.:joker::laugh:

[pcro]

I am on team Outsider but this is ridiculous. Connor said what he said and was warned as he should have been. There is nothing that says he has to like Deanna or even be nice to her. He hasnt repeated his comments or come cose to saying anything of the sort again. (And don't tell me similar comments have been hidden. If they are trying to protect Connor as the tinhatters argue they never would have shown the original horrendous comments).

Weeks have now passed. Move it along. Deanna is going to win this thing in a walk. Her best revenge will be to thank Connor for basicaly handing her the win by being a jackass. Will drive him crazy to know how much how was hated and she was supported. We do not need freaking government involvement through ofcom ffs.

[Mumbles]

Complaining to OFCOM about Conor is no different to complaining to OFCOM that Nasty Nick Cotton didn't treat his mother very well. It's not really anything to do with OFCOM.

BB is supposed to be a reality show, and in reality some people are nice and some people are nasty. If people don't want a reality show, or only want to see nice people on their TV may I suggest they don't watch BB at all and stick to In The Night Garden or something comparibly twee so they no longer get offended.

[halfacrown]

I am on team Outsider but this is ridiculous. Connor said what he said and was warned as he should have been. There is nothing that says he has to like Deanna or even be nice to her. He hasnt repeated his comments or come cose to saying anything of the sort again. (And don't tell me similar comments have been hidden. If they are trying to protect Connor as the tinhatters argue they never would have shown the original horrendous comments).

Weeks have now passed. Move it along. Deanna is going to win this thing in a walk. Her best revenge will be to thank Connor for basicaly handing her the win by being a jackass. Will drive him crazy to know how much how was hated and she was supported. We do not need freaking government involvement through ofcom ffs.

I'm glad you want to talk about this after all, my issue is that last night Conor was given the chance to walk away with half the prize money, without any say whatever from the viewers, it is a recent issue! I don't think for one minute that a warning was sufficient. As I have said, you can be charged or lose your job for what he did, but instead of having a meaningful punishment he is in the frame for half the win.

[halfacrown]

Complaining to OFCOM about Conor is no different to complaining to OFCOM that Nasty Nick Cotton didn't treat his mother very well. It's not really anything to do with OFCOM.

BB is supposed to be a reality show, and in reality some people are nice and some people are nasty. If people don't want a reality show, or only want to see nice people on their TV may I suggest they don't watch BB at all and stick to In The Night Garden or something comparibly twee so they no longer get offended.

In what way is it the same as "complaining to OFCOM that Nasty Nick Cotton didn't treat his mother very well.", the housemates are real people and subject to laws and regulations. OFCOM and CH5's HO are the right people to complain to if you think there's something wrong. We are watching what goes on in the house and are free to comment and complain as we like.

[pcro]

I'm glad you want to talk about this after all, my issue is that last night Conor was given the chance to walk away with half the prize money, without any say whatever from the viewers, it is a recent issue! I don't think for one minute that a warning was sufficient. As I have said, you can be charged or lose your job for what he did, but instead of having a meaningful punishment he is in the frame for half the win.

Alright. I give in. Continue clutching you pearls in shock and horror and continue writing letters to the queen to come down hard on bb . :xyxwave:

[halfacrown]

Alright. I give in. Continue clutching you pearls in shock and horror and continue writing letters to the queen to come down hard on bb . :xyxwave:

Sarcasm is not an argument.