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> The problem for BBC is that it's government-funded. That's not factually accurate. The BBC is principally funded through the licence fee (i.e. directly by th
by aix1 2y ago
> The problem for BBC is that it's government-funded.
That's not factually accurate. The BBC is principally funded through the licence fee (i.e. directly by the viewers).
- impossiblefork 2y agoIt's inherently dependent on the government. The viewers don't get together and voluntarily decide to fund it. Unfortunately I don't think there's a single such organisation in the world-- controlled-by-members newspaper. Even almost-controlled-by-members newspapers here in Sweden aren't fully subject to member control, with this typically being indirect through some board or similar organisation.
- chgs 2y agoGuardian comes to mind.
- impossiblefork 2y agoThe Guardian seems to be seeking money from the foundations of very rich people. This is the precise opposite of what would be required.
- worik 2y ago> Guardian comes to mind. The Guardian's ownership is independent The Guardian's views are very much not. Very predictable