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fingers
29-06-2008, 01:05 AM
Why does channel 4 get away with calling it "Live" what's with the trade descriptions act?
_Tom_
29-06-2008, 01:09 AM
What else are they going to call it? Big Brother: Almost Live
Anyway, there's only a short delay.
fingers
29-06-2008, 01:12 AM
At least 15 minutes is not really what you'd call short. and when they use tape loops is that also live? and Yes why NOT say "almost Live" would be almost true!
_Tom_
29-06-2008, 01:14 AM
Originally posted by fingers
At least 15 minutes is not really what you'd call short. and when they use tape loops is that also live? and Yes why NOT say "almost Live" would be almost true!

Yeah, I see what you mean, but they have no other choice but to delay the live feed. Anyway, I don't mind that it's not 100% live and I don't think that most people are either. :shrug:
fingers
29-06-2008, 01:20 AM
My point is that it is not transmitted "Live" but they are allowed to call it live.
Technology is such that they can broadcast with a few seconds delay for censorship. Channel 4 use the Delay to deny the public any kind of view of what is actually happening. If somethingh happens that they don't want you to see they can easily cut to a tape that is innocuous!
SexualHeroics
29-06-2008, 01:40 AM
It's splitting hairs really. All live feeds have a delay, BB are just abusing that factor to cover their arses for offensive footage and footage which might be too entertaining for the losers who watch the live feed.
fingers
29-06-2008, 01:42 AM
Originally posted by SexualHeroics
It's splitting hairs really. All live feeds have a delay, BB are just abusing that factor to cover their arses for offensive footage and footage which might be too entertaining for the losers who watch the live feed.

Didn't you just resign membership here?
SexualHeroics
29-06-2008, 01:43 AM
Originally posted by fingers
Originally posted by SexualHeroics
It's splitting hairs really. All live feeds have a delay, BB are just abusing that factor to cover their arses for offensive footage and footage which might be too entertaining for the losers who watch the live feed.

Didn't you just resign membership here?
They erased my announcement so no one will know. I can't leave if I can't let everyone know, that wouldn't be fair on everyone. *whispers* between me and you I think they did it so i'd change my mind, they clearly need me around here *whispers*.
fingers
29-06-2008, 01:45 AM
Put up a "new topic" if it is removed you can stay!
fingers
29-06-2008, 01:47 AM
I'll do it for you if you are so determined!
SexualHeroics
29-06-2008, 01:50 AM
Relax. They want me to stay so I'll stay. I get a bit hot headed sometimes and forget how important I am to some people. I'll try and cool it down in future.
fingers
29-06-2008, 01:52 AM
Oh! "they" want you to stay? Say no more!