Public say on BBC editorial standards

Just read this article written by Andrew Laughlin for digital spy:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/a180923/public-to-shape-bbc-editorial-standards.html

This is a good idea the BBC consulting the public about their editorial processes. However my main worry is that the minority of viewers who think they speak for the whole of the country will demand that programming be diluted down so much that certain programs will lose their edge, humour and become dull and boring.

Imagine this minority getting their teeth into programmes like “Mock The Week”, “Never Mind the Buzzcocks” and “HIGNFY”. These programmes could become boring.

I admit that at times some programmes I do watch, sail close to the wind, if that does happen, I just chose another channel or I switch off the TV completely.

I hope the views from the members of the viewing people take this into account and are balanced in their arguments for what constitutes good editing standards.

Listen to your viewers, take their views on board, but please do not feel the need to act upon every suggestion you receive, you will just tie yourself in knots trying to please everyone.

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