Getting warned for saying something that "could offend the British public"
 

I've never understood this about Big Brother. This rule has been made clear since the Emily controversy in Big Brother 8, and it has been tossed around a few times since, but it doesn't really make sense.

If they said something that could offend the public, but not their fellow housemates, then what's the point in it being aired in the first place? Especially in Emily's situation in which it was used in light conversation rather than an argument, if it doesn't air, the public won't be offended and nobody would have to worry about anything. That's like throwing food over someone then having a go at them for having food over them.

I just don't understand it.

Its because of the Ofcom speed diallers but they do air stuff like that when possible so we can get some perspective during arguments and things I guess?

tbh I think bbuk should take a more us approach and let housemates show themselves for who they are.

This

Reality TV, should offend the british public at times I feel. Mainly because, for it to be reality...people are offensive sometimes in real life :S

We have had situations where stuff has been totally hidden (because of ofcom complainers) and its made rivalries and such look totally random. Yes, I am talking about the poo in the freezer thing. Again. It annoyed me so much the lengths in which they went to to hide that...

I much prefer maybe being offended than them editing out everything tbh

But imagine if it wasn't a rule.. And Ken Morley would have gotten away with say the n word all series.. I don't think it's a terrible rule, it just needs to be made more clear..

well that few yrs ago on bbus the racist season