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Justin
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 Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject: BBC online response to Iranian Oil Bourse |
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Just received this from the online BBC complaints department after my complaint that the mainstream news had not picked up on the fact that the Iranians will be trading in Euros for their oil as of 20 March (not May as Mr Carberry writes).
| Quote: | Dear Mr Walker
Thank you for your e-mail regarding BBC News.
I note your claims that Iran will begin selling their oil in euros from around 20 May and appreciate that you are unhappy that the BBC has not reported this story.
May I begin by stating that the choice of news stories to report in our programmes is frequently very difficult as editorial staff always have more news reports than can be fitted into the time available. Their choice has to be selective and no matter how carefully such decisions are made, they are always aware that some people may disagree with them. Unlike newspapers, news programmes do not have the luxury of the inside pages or specialist sections that enable newspapers to carry a wide range of reports.
However, I do acknowledge your concerns and can assure you that your comments on this matter will be fully registered and made available to news editors and indeed senior management within the BBC. Feedback of this nature helps us when making decisions about future BBC programmes and services and your views will most certainly play a part in this process.
For your reference, the latest news headlines and in-depth articles from the Middle East can be found at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/default.stm
You can also watch the latest edition of 'Newsnight' and read the editor's column at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/programmes/?id=newsnight
Thank you again for taking the time to contact the BBC.
Regards
Jonathan Carberry
BBC Information
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - World Wide Wonderland
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Justin
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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I just sent a polite reply pointing out the guy's mistake over the date and by immediate return I received this. They certainly don't make things easy.
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Thank you for contacting BBC Information. To use the licence fee more efficiently, our online email system now uses pre-formatted webforms. This email address inbox is therefore no longer monitored.
If you want to contact us, or reply to us, please resend your message in the format provided by one of our online webforms. All are available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/contactus/; please choose which one applies best to you.
Also available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/ are answers to common questions about our programmes, history, policies and structure, BBC Governors, complaints and documents such as our Annual Report and other reports and publications.
Alternatively you can telephone us on 08700 100 222 to comment, give your appreciation, make an enquiry, or register a complaint.
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Thank you for your response - please note the Iranian Oil Bourse opens 20 March not 20 May as you put in your response. It is imminent and that is what makes the BBC's lack of interest so surprising.
Regards
Justin Walker
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
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scar
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Location: Brighton
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Blairs Bullshitting Corporation...
I have also been hoping to hear even one mention of this event that is surely a little more significant than that stolen penguin story or whatever other 'news' they deem more important... The one-sided reporting of the Iran situation is a disgrace. If they merely cut the mantra repetition they would have a lot more time in which to cover more stories...but that wouldnt suit 'us' would it.
That pre-formatted reply policy came into force at a rather convienient time...
Ahhhh pure coincidence of course.
I'll be interested to see what transpires when/if you attempt there alternate routes.
Just tried myself by clicking the link they gave ya:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/contactus/;
We're sorry - the page you requested is not available or may have moved.
this could be because: blabla
weird...
If they'd just said "we dont really care what you think, please shut up and go down the pub or something" it would have been more honest.
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Andrew Johnson
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | "we dont really care what you think, please shut up and go down the pub or something" |
LOL
Or even:
"Why aren't you in the pub, reducing your ability to think criticially?"
Good to have you here Mike (also agree with you about Peak Oil that you posted on the other thread)
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Andrew
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Sinclair
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:40 pm Post subject: Channel 4 Iran Blo |
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I have posted a comment on the Channel 4 iran Blog here.
I'd urge others to do the same. |
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scar
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| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:27 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | "Why aren't you in the pub, reducing your ability to think criticially?" |
heheh, even better. 
Thanks Andrew, thats a lovely welcome, im very glad to be here.
Mike.
ps: thanks for that link Sinclair. |
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conspiracy analyst
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| Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:59 pm Post subject: After the Dubai deal off the Arabs are getting the picture |
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In todays independent
http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article351127.ece
It seems multifaceted anti-americanism is the only option for the whole world whether it is selling your dollars, refusing to eat in McDonalds, or not doing business with the USA. |
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