[Liam-]

Look at all the free speech warriors wanting someone sacked and punished for having an opinion.

A person is allowed to post their opinions of the government on their own personal social media if they wish to, even if they work for a tv channel, we may be close to living in a government controlled dictatorship, but we’re not there yet, the government urging their bbc boss friend to have a word with a tv presenter for criticising them on his own time, away from his job, should terrify anyone who respects the law, freedom and democracy

[bots]

Originally Posted by Liam-

Look at all the free speech warriors wanting someone sacked and punished for having an opinion.

A person is allowed to post their opinions of the government on their own personal social media if they wish to, even if they work for a tv channel, we may be close to living in a government controlled dictatorship, but we’re not there yet, the government urging their bbc boss friend to have a word with a tv presenter for criticising them on his own time, away from his job, should terrify anyone who respects the law, freedom and democracy

he only has a voice because of the BBC and the BBC is supposed to be impartial. It is written into their contracts that it applies to all opinion they express on social media

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

he only has a voice because of the BBC and the BBC is supposed to be impartial. It is written into their contracts that it applies to all opinion they express on social media

Except it isn't impartial and it never has been. Question Time allows Right wing people to run wild while shutting down left wing points of view, Laura Kuensberg is soft on Tories and harsh to everyone else and the organisation as a whole seems to kowtow completely to the tories.

You want someone to face consequences for having an opinion that you don't like, and it's not an opinion that can inspire violence or hate. It's literally just pointing out the similarities in rhetoric.

You don't believe in impartiality, you want the BBC to continue being right-wing focused while punishing anyone who speaks against it.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

he only has a voice because of the BBC and the BBC is supposed to be impartial. It is written into their contracts that it applies to all opinion they express on social media

Isn't that a bit odd that the BBC won't let their workers express their own opinions in the contract?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Isn't that a bit odd that the BBC won't let their workers express their own opinions in the contract?

do you think if you worked for google and did that, you would survive?

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

do you think if you worked for google and did that, you would survive?

I'm just saying that companies shouldn't be controlling how their employees express themselves.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Isn't that a bit odd that the BBC won't let their workers express their own opinions in the contract?

He didn't express it on the BBC though.

He's a voter and taxpayer like multi millions of others and has as much right as any other voter or taxpayer to either praise or condemn government policies.
IN his OWN free time.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

He didn't express it on the BBC though.

He's a voter and taxpayer like multi millions of others and has as much right as any other voter or taxpayer to either praise or condemn government policies.
IN his OWN free time.

I agree with you Joey.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Isn't that a bit odd that the BBC won't let their workers express their own opinions in the contract?

It's not that unusual to be fair, I'd have to have some awkward conversations at my work if I went on an overly-political rant on Social Media and I'm obviously not anyone high profile or with a following. There's an expectation of professionalism and level-headedness though.

That's why I come on here and barf it all out anonymously

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

It's not that unusual to be fair, I'd have to have some awkward conversations at my work if I went on an overly-political rant on Social Media and I'm obviously not anyone high profile or with a following. There's an expectation of professionalism and level-headedness though.

That's why I come on here and barf it all out anonymously

I just feel that people should be allowed to express their opinions on the Government.

We're not China... Yet.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I just feel that people should be allowed to express their opinions on the Government.

We're not China... Yet.

They can as long s they do not have influential jobs at the BBC

its not hard to work that out?

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

They can as long s they do not have influential jobs at the BBC

its not hard to work that out?

The BBC isn't special, they should be accepting of people having their opinions.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I just feel that people should be allowed to express their opinions on the Government.

We're not China... Yet.

Plus he's only a sports presenter.

He's not involved in serious programmes or any political programming..
Or even news programming either.

[The Slim Reaper]

More woke cancel culture on tibb. I will refuse to watch country file until the crisp man is sacked.

[Crimson Dynamo]

The delusion, lack of understanding and just basic self-awareness is truly frightening

Youtube video

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Liam-

Look at all the free speech warriors wanting someone sacked and punished for having an opinion.

A person is allowed to post their opinions of the government on their own personal social media if they wish to, even if they work for a tv channel, we may be close to living in a government controlled dictatorship, but we’re not there yet, the government urging their bbc boss friend to have a word with a tv presenter for criticising them on his own time, away from his job, should terrify anyone who respects the law, freedom and democracy

Freedom of speech for me, but not for thee, it's always been the case.

These people want to say what they want without consequence but god forbid anyone says anything that goes against their fragile little echo chamber.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Liam-

Look at all the free speech warriors wanting someone sacked and punished for having an opinion.

A person is allowed to post their opinions of the government on their own personal social media if they wish to, even if they work for a tv channel, we may be close to living in a government controlled dictatorship, but we’re not there yet, the government urging their bbc boss friend to have a word with a tv presenter for criticising them on his own time, away from his job, should terrify anyone who respects the law, freedom and democracy

To be fair, as TV licence payers, we're paying for his obscene salary to present sport, not going around calling us "Nazis" He's obviously in the wrong Job. He needs to concentrate on the job we pay him for.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Liam-

Look at all the free speech warriors wanting someone sacked and punished for having an opinion.

A person is allowed to post their opinions of the government on their own personal social media if they wish to, even if they work for a tv channel, we may be close to living in a government controlled dictatorship, but we’re not there yet, the government urging their bbc boss friend to have a word with a tv presenter for criticising them on his own time, away from his job, should terrify anyone who respects the law, freedom and democracy

I agree with this.

He should be entitled to his view, regardless of what anyone else thinks.