BBC iPlayer Radio & TV License

Marvqn1

Jeems wrote: »

The issue the BBC has now is that there is literally no way of policing the internet. Whatever reforms they make wont help. If people dont want to pay, they wont pay, simple. Their scare tactics definitely worked on the older generation but today's generation are a little more informed.

There is. They could just use a similar system to that of services like Netflix where you need to login to use iPlayer.

HappyMJ

Marvqn1 wrote: »

There is. They could just use a similar system to that of services like Netflix where you need to login to use iPlayer.

They could but that's far too sensible.

And...it's open to abuse too. For example I use other people's unused SkyGo devices/logins.

Marvqn1

HappyMJ wrote: »

They could but that's far too sensible.

And...it's open to abuse too. For example I use other people's unused SkyGo devices/logins.

I think iPlayer is best the way it is currently. Adding a mandatory login would make things inconvenient. Even considering the fact that the login can be remembered by a web browser, if people clear their cache, etc.. or use another device they would have to enter their login again.

VisionMan

Marvqn1 wrote: »

I think iPlayer is best the way it is currently. Adding a mandatory login would make things inconvenient. Even considering the fact that the login can be remembered by a web browser, if people clear their cache, etc.. or use another device they would have to enter their login again.

The BBC haven't yet said how it will be administered.

Jeems wrote: »

You currently need a TV license if you watch live TV via any format - TV, tablet, phone etc. Also you are misinformed about the no BBC = no license needed. The TV License site states very clearly that you can legally watch catch up without a license so the word "loop hole" has been misused greatly.

I'm fully aware of all that. This thread is talking about the effects of the proposal after its passed.

silverwhistle

VisionMan wrote: »

This thread is talking about the effects of the proposal after its passed.

Or as you said before

Then just don't consume BBC content.

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I appreciate you don't make up policy but you do rather illustrate the obtuse and inflexible attitude of the bureaucrat. Perhaps we should lock you in a room with Cornucopia for a day or two!:D

But I will continue to consume BBC content using my radios and tuner. As it stands about the only time I use catch-up radio is when I miss the R4 Friday evening (Saturday lunchtime) comedy slot, or want to finish listening to a programme I caught on the car radio. Very rarely, mind.

So I'm not going to pay £140 for an occasional half-hour of catch-up RADIO content. If I'm tempted to do so how will the BBC enforce it and would they want to throw the full force of the law against me? If they do they'd be ridiculed, and if they don't (or can't, to be honest) it highlights how ridiculous the situation has become.

VisionMan

silverwhistle wrote: »

Or as you said before .

I appreciate you don't make up policy but you do rather illustrate the obtuse and inflexible attitude of the bureaucrat. Perhaps we should lock you in a room with Cornucopia for a day or two!:D

But I will continue to consume BBC content using my radios and tuner. As it stands about the only time I use catch-up radio is when I miss the R4 Friday evening (Saturday lunchtime) comedy slot, or want to finish listening to a programme I caught on the car radio. Very rarely, mind.

So I'm not going to pay £140 for an occasional half-hour of catch-up RADIO content. If I'm tempted to do so how will the BBC enforce it and would they want to throw the full force of the law against me? If they do they'd be ridiculed, and if they don't (or can't, to be honest) it highlights how ridiculous the situation has become.

I fully see your point of view, and agree to a certain degree, but you have to see theirs as well.

TV has moved into a digital age, where everything is now connected. As the law stands atm, one can legally view everything on the iPlayer apart from live TV. Going forward, thats going to change and any use of the BBC iPlayer will require a TV licence. Which, due to the digital nature of 21st century television today, was/is a long overdue change which I fully agree with.

I'd also like to state for the record I know Cornucopia and have nothing but the highest respect for him.

silverwhistle

VisionMan wrote: »

I'd also like to state for the record I know Cornucopia and have nothing but the highest respect for him.

Chuckle. I bet you've had some interesting conversations. :-)

brewerdave

Marvqn1 wrote: »

I think iPlayer is best the way it is currently. Adding a mandatory login would make things inconvenient. Even considering the fact that the login can be remembered by a web browser, if people clear their cache, etc.. or use another device they would have to enter their login again.

..and how would a log in work with built in TV apps or the Sky Box?

kingrulzuk

I got another latter by TVL last week and as always it went in the bin

HappyMJ

brewerdave wrote: »

..and how would a log in work with built in TV apps or the Sky Box?

It's possible to enter letters on the TV apps...just as you would when you're searching for a Movie or TV show. Takes a while using the arrow keys but it's possible.