BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Jul 12th 2005, 4:33 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Dimsie
Hope so, Ray. How do you know ?
Jul 12th 2005, 5:04 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Ray
Read what you wrote .... bit of a typing error...
Not too clearly expressed, I agree. Could do with a comma or two. Can't see a typing error. Must need some new specs!
Jul 12th 2005, 5:32 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
I've just noticed a message on a BBC site quoting an article in the LA Times which indicates that the BBC is considering restricting internet access to its radio broadcasts to people in the UK.
I presume you meant the US or foreign shores ...
I presume you meant the US or foreign shores ...
Jul 12th 2005, 5:36 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Ray
I've just noticed a message on a BBC site quoting an article in the LA Times which indicates that the BBC is considering restricting internet access to its radio broadcasts to people in the UK.
I presume you meant the US or foreign shores ...
I presume you meant the US or foreign shores ...
Erm.....I meant "restricting coverage to the UK" I think but as it will be on the web anyway, I called it access- Yep - badly expressed. I shall go to the bottom of the class.
Jul 12th 2005, 5:40 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Dimsie
Erm.....I meant "restricting coverage to the UK" I think but as it will be on the web anyway, I called it access- Yep - badly expressed. I shall go to the bottom of the class.
Assuming that's what was meant, it was perfectly grammatically correct.
Jul 12th 2005, 5:48 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Dimsie
Erm.....I meant "restricting coverage to the UK" I think but as it will be on the web anyway, I called it access- Yep - badly expressed. I shall go to the bottom of the class.
Jul 12th 2005, 5:49 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Still would be nice to allow those of us outside the UK to subscribe to online streams for a fee without having to bother with a proxy.
I wonder if there are any numbers on listeners outside the UK -- where they are located, how many, etc.
I wonder if there are any numbers on listeners outside the UK -- where they are located, how many, etc.
Jul 12th 2005, 5:50 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Wintersong
You said "restricting access... to people in the UK" meaning only people in the UK will be able to access it, right?
Its not been a good day ...
Jul 12th 2005, 5:50 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Wintersong
You said "restricting access... to people in the UK" meaning only people in the UK will be able to access it, right?
Assuming that's what was meant, it was perfectly grammatically correct.
Assuming that's what was meant, it was perfectly grammatically correct.
Thanks wintersong!. It was clear to me, but I can see that it does look a little confusing.
Jul 12th 2005, 5:51 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Ray
Thank you Wintersong ...you have made the explanation easier ...
Its not been a good day ...
Its not been a good day ...
Massage? Delivery of 1,000,000 dead squirrels to your doorstep?
Jul 12th 2005, 5:54 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Wintersong
If there's any way I can make it better, just let me know.
Massage? Delivery of 1,000,000 dead squirrels to your doorstep?
Massage? Delivery of 1,000,000 dead squirrels to your doorstep?
Jul 12th 2005, 5:56 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Ray
Now I have a ache from laughing.......
I'll get me coat
Jul 12th 2005, 6:06 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Wintersong
It's the thought of the massage that did it, right?
I'll get me coat
I'll get me coat
Jul 12th 2005, 6:10 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
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Could you get her before the wife gets home ..she is not an understanding women ..
I'm on a plane as we speak. Unfortunately they wouldn't let me past security with the squirrel carcasses... something about "health risk"... but I've got the massage oil safe and sound.
Jul 12th 2005, 6:19 pm
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Re: BBC Radio abroad - possible restriction?
Originally Posted by Wintersong
I'm on a plane as we speak. Unfortunately they wouldn't let me past security with the squirrel carcasses... something about "health risk"... but I've got the massage oil safe and sound.