Optimax X Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Yeah, well if your in britain, you've probably heard of CBBC, and i send a little email about my problems with them: My message To the concerned, > >I am absolutly discussded not onyl with Tracy Beaker, but with CBBC as a whole. > >First, Tracy Beaker, i am sickened and very angry, that you have a right to show rubbish like this, the ammount of bad influences in it is appaling, with the main character shouting and screaming at a adults and other children and basically throwing temper tantrums when ever she feals like it as a whole. What can of image is this puting across at other children who watch this rubbish, that it's fine to scream at adults and other children, and scream and shout when they don't get there own way? It is quite appaling that you air this for young children, children who pick up frases and various other things of the television quite easily as it happens? I am suprised that you have not got more of these complaints about this issue as it is very clear to see to those educated. > >Also, for CBBC and the presenters, i find that this new "digital" view of CBBC is quite tacky and rubbisy, and is quite clear that this tacky approach is to cut costs of having an actual studio so that they can put newer shows on. I'd prefer them presenting badly in a proper studio, then presenting badly infront of a green screen. > >The actual presenting is quite diabolical, Gemma, one of the presents constantly anoys me with her sexist comments "girls are better than boys" it's anoying and very repetetive, and i'm suprised you people at the BBC would go and not see that as an issue. ANother presenter i find quite anoying, is Anne Foy, with her childish ways and stupid comments about her goat, i ask you, who gives a damn?! Her voice also drives me insane, and i have to wonder if she has something wrong with her sometimes, with quite a bullying comment of a callers name, that i saw today. She is highly unproffesional, laughing all the time so you can't actuly tell what she is saying. > >The competiton questions are also behond a joke, like today "what does water make when it freeses? I mean, come on! How thick do you think the viewers are? > >I hope you take this seriously, as i am seriously thinking of not watching CBBC anymore, and i am 13. I know alot of people who would stop watching and agree with me if the overall satisfaction oes not improve. Also, alot of people have become bored with CBBC and it's rubbish ways. > >Yours sincerlly, >An angry viewer The reply Dear (my name cencored) Thank you for your e-mail regarding 'Tracey Beaker'. I understand tha tyou feel the programme sets a bad example to children. Please be assured, the programme makers take their responsibility to our young audience very seriously. There is never any intention to set a bad example and we would hope our young viewers would realise the programme is a piece of ficition about a mischievous girl who gets into trouble, however we would hope we also show the consequences of her actions and the actions of other characters on the programme. Over the years there has been a substantial change in the style and presentation of children's programmes. However, such changes tend to be a reflection of changes in society. The BBC must remain in touch with its audience and responsive to its needs if we are to fulfil our commitment as a public service broadcaster to provide programmes of interest to all age groups. With regards to CBBC in general and its presenter, it is unfortunate that you feel the look of the studio is poor and that the presenters themselves are not up to the job. I can assure you that all our presenters are given proper training before going onscreen to make sure they can cope with the job, however, I do recognise that you feel some of them are not suitable. Please be assured that your comments on these matters have been fully registered and have been made available to senior BBC management. Thank you once again for taking the trouble to contact us. Regards Chuffed i got a reply! Quote
Minifig Lecturer Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Those letters are hilarious, especially yours. I don't watch CBBC, too old etc, but I reckon you are probably right on most of those points. TV is generally dumbing down. But really, both you and the Beeb need to turn on your spell checkers :-D :-D :-D Quote
exo attack Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Thats hilarious. I live in the Uk as well.You don't happen to live in scotland do you? Quote
Brainbox Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 Time for some analysis: The replyDear (my name cencored) Thank you for your e-mail regarding 'Tracey Beaker'. I understand tha tyou feel the programme sets a bad example to children.color] Never a good thing when a professional letter starts with numerous spelling mistakes. I understand tha tyou feel the programme sets a bad example to children. Pleasebe assured, the programme makers take their responsibility to our young audience very seriously. There is never any intention to set a bad example and we would hope our young viewers would realise the programme is a piece of ficition about a mischievous girl who gets into trouble, however we would hope we also show the consequences of her actions and the actions of other characters on the programme. The programme makers like to think they are in touch with their young audience. They aren't. Over the years there has been a substantial change in the style and presentationof children's programmes. However, such changes tend to be a reflection of changes in society. The BBC must remain in touch with its audience and responsive to its needs if we are to fulfil our commitment as a public service broadcaster to provide programmes of interest to all age groups. The BBC is trying desperately to stay in touch with everyone. And failing slightly. But they are faring better than ITV (I wonder why ;-) ) With regards to CBBC in general and its presenter, it is unfortunate that youfeel the look of the studio is poor and that the presenters themselves are not up to the job. I can assure you that all our presenters are given proper training before going onscreen to make sure they can cope with the job, however, I do recognise that you feel some of them are not suitable. "I think some of them are unsuitable" says CBBC Management team. Please be assured that your comments on these matters have been fully registeredand have been made available to senior BBC management. "Your comments will be read and filed away in a filing cabinet at the end of a dark room in the sub-basement of the BBC television studio." says CBBC Management team. X-D Quote
simonwillems Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 I can't seem to find any lego related issues in this discussion, or was it intended to be just a way to ventilate opinions regarding the media in general? 8- Quote
UltraPrime Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 I can't seem to find any lego related issues in this discussion, or was it intended to be just a way to ventilate opinions regarding the media in general? 8- Quote
captaintau Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 You didn't include your age in the letter. I thought that was the custom when writing in in reference to Kids' TV programs? Quote
Starwars4J Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Actually he mentioned at the end that he's 13 Quote
captaintau Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Actually he mentioned at the end that he's 13 Re-reading, yes, I missed that. I was expecting "Yours sincerely, name, aged something" Quote
Optimax X Posted January 12, 2007 Author Posted January 12, 2007 I'm actuly famous (well sorta!) at my school for sending hate mail and geting a reply, one of my friends want to print it out and take it to school on moday to show people. Yeah, i was suprised that he started of with a spelling mistake and a typo (no comments about my spelling errors please, give me a break!) Well, CITV is no longer shown on ITV, you have to go on the proper CITV channel to see it (if that has not closed down as well!) What has modern day kids T.V come to, you know Basil Brush is still on, and it was shown when my mum was a kid! Quote
Brainbox Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 Yeah, i was suprised that he started of with a spelling mistake and a typo (no comments about my spelling errors please, give me a break!) I wouldn't dream of commenting on your spelling. Besides, its not that bad. What bothers me is their spelling, being a professional business, etc. Quote
Minifig Lecturer Posted January 13, 2007 Posted January 13, 2007 I'd call it more of a "letter of complaint" than "hate mail". If it were hate mail I doubt eurobricks would allow it posted. I must admit I was a wee bit disappointed to see it was just a letter of complaint :'-( Quote
Optimax X Posted January 14, 2007 Author Posted January 14, 2007 I'd call it more of a "letter of complaint" than "hate mail". If it were hate mail I doubt eurobricks would allow it posted. I must admit I was a wee bit disappointed to see it was just a letter of complaint :'-( Well i am sorry but somehow i don't think i'd of got a repyl if i typed something like "your absolute...." you get the picture. Truth is someone really needs to though! Quote
Brainbox Posted January 14, 2007 Posted January 14, 2007 Truth is someone really needs to though! Yes, but who? *Looks at oblivious scapegoat.* Hmm... Quote
Optimax X Posted January 14, 2007 Author Posted January 14, 2007 Yes, but it's like a 99.9% chance of them replying to something that IS hate mail (loads of swear words, i hate you etc,etc.) Or we can just continue to laugh at how rubbish they are! *sing* Quote
Shine Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 My respect for you just increased tenfold. Quote
casewindu Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 that anna woman is high bet you anything Quote
Optimax X Posted February 14, 2007 Author Posted February 14, 2007 that anna woman is high bet you anything Not high, more insane! :-D Seriously though, when she comes on i really have a strange urge to shoot her through the head. Or even better, turn the sound off. These so called "presenters" are wooden as a......log though, i think they just pluck 'em off street and say "you'll do" Quote
Brainbox Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 Which ones Anna? Do you mean the one that sounds so incredibly dopey? Or is that someone else? Quote
Lord Thrawn Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 I'm so glad I've outgrown kids TV is all I can say. Quote
Optimax X Posted February 14, 2007 Author Posted February 14, 2007 Brainbox, yeah, i'd say she sounds dopey, but i swear, either she get really hyper or she is cuckoo in the head.This idiot. Quote
Brainbox Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 This idiot. Yeah, that's who I meant. Quote
Optimax X Posted February 16, 2007 Author Posted February 16, 2007 Yeah, unforgetable for all the WRONG reasons. X-D Quote
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