Norman_Conquest
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I am sure I've highlighted that above and mentioned it on other threads.
Would you really want to make a fool of yourself for less than 50p a day?
TV licence fee rise
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Would you really want to make a fool of yourself for less than 50p a day?
It is entirely optional. You've just made a decision you'd rather watch what live TV offers. In that case pay up. If you don't think it's worth it don't pay
atypical_boro
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Boroshirtmuseum
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So to watch any live tv you have to pay a license fee, even though most of the channels are commercial. It’s an outdated system, it’s laughable that it’s criminal offence to not own a license when watching a commercial channel.
There is no choice to opt out of BBC alone, it’s all included in one envelope.
if I only watched Netflix on my tv how would I prove I don’t watch live tv?
It’s almost impossible to do that.
They give you a choice to opt out yet it’s almost impossible to do so, and a lot of hassle. Therefore it’s easier just to pay, and that’s the model they use.
changingman
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I'll start by saying I'm in favour of the licence fee and think it's excellent VFM.
That said, I hadn't realised the full extent of the requirements for the licence. Let me get this straight, if I'm watching YouTube videos through a smart TV I'd need a licence? That does seem pretty bonkers.
That said, I hadn't realised the full extent of the requirements for the licence. Let me get this straight, if I'm watching YouTube videos through a smart TV I'd need a licence? That does seem pretty bonkers.
TeaCider
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Only if they're live YouTube streams.
If you're just watching old videos of Boro v Bolton at Cardiff, then it's fine.
Boroshirtmuseum
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There is that I suppose
Yes, if you don't think it's worth it don't pay. I'm baffled at what the issue is, it's 2023 there's plenty of souces of entertainment out there if you can't bring yourself to pay £169
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Corcaigh_the_Cat
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BBC and Channel 4 have the best television programmes and the radio is superb.
Worth every penny.
Worth every penny.
JM14
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When you have to pay an extra £50 each month to watch anything half decent through other subscription services, it’s not exactly fair if you never use the bbc
LessoftheLip
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£14 a month. Absolute bargain.
atypical_boro
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I appreciate that it’s not straightforward, but the commercial channels are owned by the commercial arm and are not funded by the licence fee.
If you’ve no interest in watching BBC1-4, or live TV on the other channels, you don’t need a licence and should opt out. I’m a believer in the licence fee but I’m an even bigger believer in people not paying if they’re not using the services a licence requires.
atypical_boro
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Like Netflix/Amazon? You can use those and never use the BBC, and legally not pay.
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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If you're not happy with the licence fee go without it. Use subscription instead for 3 or 4 times more to watch inferior television. Oh, and give the Boro more money to listen to commentaries.
atypical_boro
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There’s a long-believed fallacy that if ITV/Channel 4 came out of the licence fee people would be able to continue watching them for free.
It’s wrong, at least long term. We are moving quickly towards a fully digital world. If you’ve ever used ITV and C4’s OTT services you’ll see how already battered to hell they are with adverts, that will all get cranked up to 11, you’ve already got to pay to remove the adverts to the tune of £5/month, if they all do that, your £169/year will soon be gone and guess what? You’ll still be watching adverts if you watch the tiny amount of live content they’ll still provide.
People really struggle to understand how losing a public service will affect the market. Sure, you may be given more “choices” on the surface, initially, but the vast majority of people will end up significantly worse off financially, and the rest will end up watching non-stop propaganda for the super rich.
It’s wrong, at least long term. We are moving quickly towards a fully digital world. If you’ve ever used ITV and C4’s OTT services you’ll see how already battered to hell they are with adverts, that will all get cranked up to 11, you’ve already got to pay to remove the adverts to the tune of £5/month, if they all do that, your £169/year will soon be gone and guess what? You’ll still be watching adverts if you watch the tiny amount of live content they’ll still provide.
People really struggle to understand how losing a public service will affect the market. Sure, you may be given more “choices” on the surface, initially, but the vast majority of people will end up significantly worse off financially, and the rest will end up watching non-stop propaganda for the super rich.
Norman_Conquest
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I wonder if the price of a TV License would be cheaper if everyone who had a TV paid for a license.
Quicksilvera
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If you don’t have a sky box, virgin box or any sort of satellite/aerial plugged in then they can’t prove you watch live tv.
italianjob
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That's what I'm doing.
Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret
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Exactly my thoughts regarding council tax, which is far far higher than the licence fee. Licence fee is hundred quid and I get TV for a year. Far better than the garbage on Amazon Disney and apple TV. Council tax couple of hundred quid a month for them to come and empty the bins.