I was fascinated to read the Broadcasting Standards Commission’s latest bulletin (as a result of rob’s post). I entirely agree with him that some of the things people complain about are hilarious.

Call me childish, for example, but I couldn’t read:
“A listener complained about the presenter’s repeated use of the word ‘twat’.”
without laughing.

And whoever complained about “tasteless and inappropriate content” on Jerry Springer, clearly hasn’t quite grasped the point of the show. (Or, for that matter, whoever complained about “descriptions of violence” on BBC news).

I also agree with Rob that people who complain about this sort of stuff should really learn to turn over/off and/or get out more, but I was just wondering a couple of things:
– how do you get on the “standards panel”? That sounds like a cool job, rather like being on the BBFC where you get to see loads of films before they come out.
– can you only complain about program content, or can you complain about stuff just because it’s rubbish? I think that would be much more entertaining: “The commission upheld a complaint about the Des O’Connor show, because it really is shit”…