[Fsfe-uk] The BBC again

[Tom Chance]

Hello,

The BBC have done it again, giving undue coverage to one side of a debate:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3501964.stm

I think someone with an @ffii or @affs or @ukcdr e-mail address ought to write 
a strongly worded letter to the BBC, asking that they allow the other side to 
have it's say. I'm thinking it should mention in passing Sklyarov, the 
actions of the RIAA and SCO and the slew of legislation going through related 
to digital rights, showing them that there is a pattern and that thus far, 
with the exception of a few Bill Thompson entries, they've only really 
presented the pro-industry point of view. It's extremely bad journalism to 
only present the views of one side.

I would send such an e-mail myself, offering to write the article myself, but 
I don't think I'd have much impact, as they'd have no reason to take me for 
any more than a random angry young man. But If someone with an e-mail address 
that gave them a definite association with an organisation "on the other 
side" e-mailed them, maybe it might work?

I know we've complained to the BBC before, but perhaps if we offer an article 
presenting our side, rather than simple complaints, we might get somewhere?

Regards,
Tom