Big Brother - an outrage!!!!!!

[Inanna]

Well, I emailed Helen Coonan with regard to Big Brother and today got a response that I thought I would share. The letter is long and that is because it is all about codes of practice. I won't bore you with that but will transcribe a small part of the letter:

"I am aware that the most recent series has aroused public concern at the apparent insensitive treatment of a woman who had recently miscarried being required to care for a computerised baby doll."

"The minister has placed Channel 10 on notice that she and the independent regulator ACMA are watching the conduct of the network closely. Whilst channel 10's insensitive programming decisions do not breach it's licence conditions or the Code, the decisions are considereed by the Government to be in breach of the spirit of the Code. The Government expects that Channel 10 will comply with all of its obligations and the undertakings it has given following previous investigations into content appearing on earlier Big Brother programs."

So, it's not much of a response. But at least they had to read how this kind of thing affects the public. The fact that they termed Miscarriage instead of still birth has prompted me to further email. The powers that be need to realise that this type of thing is abhorrent and they also need to get the terminology right!

[Spring Angel]

Well I am glad that you got a response but you are right, it doesn't say much.

I can't believe they are still confusing the terms. I hope they listen to your reply and get the correct terminology.

Good on you Deb

Lv Spring

[Lynn]

Why are some people so bl00dy insensitive. That response to me is just a standard response and one that doesn't show compasion or consideration.