tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post1972079363397503751..comments2023-11-05T09:13:09.921+00:00Comments on Where do I start, where do I begin?: The Numbers speak for themselvesSandDancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-79109534352731895292008-11-18T20:34:00.000+00:002008-11-18T20:34:00.000+00:00I was pretty gobsmacked when I read your post. I'm...I was pretty gobsmacked when I read your post. I'm with you on this one - I think it's not a good reflection of the society in which we live.Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-60680421083026001532008-11-16T18:19:00.001+00:002008-11-16T18:19:00.001+00:00Claire - I don't mind the existence of light enter...Claire - I don't mind the existence of light entertainment but I was mainly struck by the way the newspaper reported the stories in a similar way as if there wasn't a difference. The media is probably as much at fault here as the population. <BR/><BR/>I agree that there is some great intelligent stuff on television too, but it isn't those programmes that people become obsessed with to the exclusion of other more important things.SandDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-84093463055588412922008-11-16T18:19:00.000+00:002008-11-16T18:19:00.000+00:00Claire - I don't mind the existence of light enter...Claire - I don't mind the existence of light entertainment but I was mainly struck by the way the newspaper reported the stories in a similar way as if there wasn't a difference. The media is probably as much at fault here as the population. <BR/><BR/>I agree that there is some great intelligent stuff on television too, but it isn't those programmes that people become obsessed with to the exclusion of other more important things.SandDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-4551330937164721422008-11-16T13:11:00.000+00:002008-11-16T13:11:00.000+00:00PS... not sure whether my above comment sounds lik...PS... not sure whether my above comment sounds like a rant, but it's not intended as such. I guess I live in hope that a larger proportion of the population of this country is less morally bankrupt than your post suggested and has a sense of injustice that is proportionate to the circumstances.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769769018677736023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-77287127178057306252008-11-16T12:13:00.000+00:002008-11-16T12:13:00.000+00:00I agree that the numbers you cite seem indicative ...I agree that the numbers you cite seem indicative of very different sets of priorities, but the stories did break at different times - the X Factor on Sat night and the Baby P story at the start of the week which might partially account for different statistics.<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine anyone with an ounce of humanity really thinking that a reality show result is more important or worthy of action than a horrendous child abuse case like the current one, even The Sun readers who probably voted in the online petitions. I watch the X Factor and felt sorry for the girl that got kicked off as it seemed rather unjust in the circumstances, but I was also absolutely horrified at the unfolding Baby P case. I haven't lost my sense of perspective, they're just different cases. <BR/><BR/>I also disagree with the generalisation made by M - I certainly don't feel my intelligence, morals, priorities or values have been dumbed down by watching TV, as they are shaped by a wider set of influences than just TV. There may be crap light entertainment shows on, but there are also good documentaries and news programmes.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769769018677736023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-52891447135870747822008-11-15T15:52:00.000+00:002008-11-15T15:52:00.000+00:00More proof of the 'dumbing down' of society by tel...More proof of the 'dumbing down' of society by television. And not just our intelligence but also our our priorities, values and morals. What a shame, because it had such potential. Given what's on it, I can't help but think we'd all be better off by just shutting it off...for good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-85773815348843924182008-11-15T14:53:00.000+00:002008-11-15T14:53:00.000+00:00Yes, I heard on the news that they were higher now...Yes, I heard on the news that they were higher now, although the X Factor figures may also have gone up in the last 24 hours.SandDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799646379550700816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-59752347652976796832008-11-15T14:51:00.000+00:002008-11-15T14:51:00.000+00:00I think the numbers making a stand about Baby Pete...I think the numbers making a stand about Baby Peter's death are soaring now – thank God. The case might give people a sense of perspective, with a bit of luck.Mellifluous Darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00180132607349077647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23571956.post-71455169629796028962008-11-15T10:24:00.000+00:002008-11-15T10:24:00.000+00:00Dear God!I'm so stunned I can't actually write any...Dear God!<BR/><BR/>I'm so stunned I can't actually write anything except to say what is the matter with some people? People who have the same rights to breed and vote as me.Katy Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307372217258677697noreply@blogger.com