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The BBC has a big problem with cargo cultery right now, copying large social media companies for the hell of it despite having completely different aims. For in
by rozab 6y ago
The BBC has a big problem with cargo cultery right now, copying large social media companies for the hell of it despite having completely different aims. For instance, if I tap the livestream on the homepage it will lie that I need to sign in to watch it, though the popup can just be dismissed. It's shocking that they've adopted useless metrics like conversion to justify user-hostile behaviour.
- OJFord 6y agoI don't think you're supposed to be able to dismiss it - it's not about conversion, you're supposed to need an account so that you've had to agree 'I have a television licence'.
- timthorn 6y agoThe BBC has been explicit that it is about data collection. You don't need a licence to listen to the BBC radio stations but they have switched to requiring a login: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/bbc-iplayer-sign-register-licence-fee-tv-radio-programmes-streaming-a7798691.html https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/ne...
- mavhc 6y agoPretty sure they're just getting everyone used to logging in for the day that they require evidence of a tv licence
- gadders 6y agoThey also pulled their radio stations from TuneIn because TuneIn couldn't or wouldn't share their data with the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/aboutthebbc/entries/37e4e3f6-fbd2-4c14-8d72-7f7139641582 https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/aboutthebbc/entries/37e4e3f6-fbd...
- rozab 6y agoOops, I was slightly wrong here. It says "You will soon need to sign in to watch". Still very misleading imo. https://i.postimg.cc/yNKT82sp/Screenshot-20201104-102848.png https://i.postimg.cc/yNKT82sp/Screenshot-20201104-102848.png This is part of their online news service so shouldn't need TV license.