[Boudica]

A new White Pipe explains how streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ could now be subject to stricter rules relating to the content they show to British audiences.

While this creates more fairness in regulation between companies that have operated under these rules for years, vs platforms that have been free from them, I'm not a fan of regulators choosing what material is appropriate for me to see or not.

A snippet from the UK gov website on the topic:

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Plans in a new broadcasting white paper published on Thursday will boost domestic public service broadcasters (PSBs) which develop talent and skills, drive growth in the creative industries and deliver distinctive, diverse British content. It will allow them to compete fairly and continue to make shows loved at home and abroad and support the UK’s booming production sector, which is worth £3 billion, even before accounting for the success of the BBC, ITV and Channel 5’s own production studios.

UK public service broadcasters will no longer be subject to a complicated set of ‘purposes’ and ‘objectives’ from laws made in 2003. Their remit will be overhauled and simplified, with a new definition of what it means to be a PSB and a focus on creating distinctive shows which reflect British culture, support domestic film and TV production, and provide impartial and accurate news.

While making sure PSBs continue to serve audiences across the UK with universally-available high-quality programming, they will be given greater freedom and flexibility in how they can fulfil their public service obligations. They will be allowed to meet their public service requirements showing content on online platforms instead of just on their main channels as it stands today.

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[tommyP]

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[Yaiba]

They’re too late, even if they try to restrict the internet to citizens. Everything has already been exposed, on top of that people will definitely find a way around it. The British always tried to cover up things they’ve done.

[Boudica]

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They’re too late, even if they try to restrict the internet to citizens. Everything has already been exposed, on top of that people will definitely find a way around it. The British always tried to cover up things they’ve done.

Forgive me, but I don't think that's quite what is happening here. What exactly would they be covering up? Most content that this kind of regulation applies to doesn't have anything to do with the British government.

[Yaiba]

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Is what available? I've not received a PM from you.

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They’re too late, even if they try to restrict the internet to citizens. Everything has already been exposed, on top of that people will definitely find a way around it. The British always tried to cover up things they’ve done.

Forgive me, but I don't think that's quite what is happening here. What exactly would they be covering up? Most content that this kind of regulation applies to doesn't have anything to do with the British government.

I’m not exactly sure, but why block media in your country if your not trying to cover information. Look at China as an example.

[Boudica]

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Is what available? I've not received a PM from you.

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They’re too late, even if they try to restrict the internet to citizens. Everything has already been exposed, on top of that people will definitely find a way around it. The British always tried to cover up things they’ve done.

Forgive me, but I don't think that's quite what is happening here. What exactly would they be covering up? Most content that this kind of regulation applies to doesn't have anything to do with the British government.

I’m not exactly sure, but why block media in your country if your not trying to cover information. Look at China as an example.

Ohhhh I see what you're thinking. To clarify, this is not communistic media censorship (although I'm sure some conspiracy theorists would argue otherwise haha). If it was a cover up, I doubt we'd see a sniff of a white paper.

This is related to Public Service Broadcasters. There are companies that provide the usual content, and then there are companies that supply what is known as PSB content. PSB refers to broadcasting intended for public benefit rather than to serve purely commercial interests. This is what the regulations apply to. I believe there may actually be a different type of broadcasting license for this.

For example, the BBC is one of the most famous (and I believe the first) of PSBs in the UK. This is why people hear so much about their infamous license fee. Their license/costs are not covered by the government (they're not owned or controlled by them directly), and they are not a commercial entity (aka they don't show adverts on their channels). Therefore, if Brits want to watch that content, they pay for the license. The license is ONLY for BBC live content.

Ofcom is the regulatory body for PSBs, and this new move by the government is designed to make Ofcom applicable to companies offering PSB content on digital platforms as well as the usual TV companies. This means it's a fairer market.

I hope that helps explain it!

[Yaiba]

Is what available? I've not received a PM from you.

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Forgive me, but I don't think that's quite what is happening here. What exactly would they be covering up? Most content that this kind of regulation applies to doesn't have anything to do with the British government.

I’m not exactly sure, but why block media in your country if your not trying to cover information. Look at China as an example.

Ohhhh I see what you're thinking. To clarify, this is not communistic media censorship (although I'm sure some conspiracy theorists would argue otherwise haha). If it was a cover up, I doubt we'd see a sniff of a white paper.

This is related to Public Service Broadcasters. There are companies that provide the usual content, and then there are companies that supply what is known as PSB content. PSB refers to broadcasting intended for public benefit rather than to serve purely commercial interests. This is what the regulations apply to. I believe there may actually be a different type of broadcasting license for this.

For example, the BBC is one of the most famous (and I believe the first) of PSBs in the UK. This is why people hear so much about their infamous license fee. Their license/costs are not covered by the government (they're not owned or controlled by them directly), and they are not a commercial entity (aka they don't show adverts on their channels). Therefore, if Brits want to watch that content, they pay for the license. The license is ONLY for BBC live content.

Ofcom is the regulatory body for PSBs, and this new move by the government is designed to make Ofcom applicable to companies offering PSB content on digital platforms as well as the usual TV companies. This means it's a fairer market.

I hope that helps explain it!

Oh ok, yes now I understand jiggly. Thank you for clearing it up. Makes sense now

[Boudica]

I know what's happening here. Monopoly.
The same as Chrome trying to ban specific services on their browsers but allowing THEIR service on it.
Straight up disgusting.

Forgive me, but I'm not sure you've read this correctly.
It's actually literally the exact opposite. It's creating fairness across a market, not giving more power to one entity. Who exactly is the monopoly here?