Ofcom has statutory duties to ensure under-18s are protected and generally accepted standards are enforced for music videos. Key rules require appropriate scheduling of videos, justification of potentially offensive material by context, and limiting explicit sexual or violent images before watershed. Music videos cannot contain gratuitous depictions of violence, dangerous behavior easily imitable by children, or explicit sexual behavior but some sexualized images may be allowed with context. Lyrics focusing clearly on sex also require careful consideration before watershed.
An industry code of practice sets rules and guidelines to control industry conduct and the relationship with consumers. Codes aim to improve standards and comply with laws. They promote equality of opportunity and diversity within organizations.
The BBFC classifies films in the UK with ratings like U, PG, 12A to ensure children are protected from harmful content. It was established in 1912 to bring uniformity to film classification nationally.
Ofcom regulates TV, radio, telecoms and postal services in the UK. It has a code for broadcasting covering standards, fairness and privacy. Broadcasters must follow the rules or face sanctions like fines or show cancellation.
The document discusses several industry codes of practice and regulations. It states that industry codes aim to improve standards, follow legal requirements, and promote equality and diversity. Organizations work to promote choice, secure standards, and prevent harm by ensuring all levels of the organization have an inclusive culture.
The document discusses several industry codes of practice and regulations in the UK media industries. It explains that industry codes aim to improve standards, ensure professional conduct, and promote equality and diversity. Organizations work to promote choice, secure standards, and prevent harm through inclusive company cultures. The document also provides examples of regulatory bodies for different media in the UK, including the BBFC (film ratings), Ofcom (broadcasting standards), and laws around copyright and defamation.
The document discusses UK media regulation and provides examples. It summarizes:
- The Defamation Act of 2013 and ways defamation can be defended, such as proving statements are true. It provides an example of a comedian winning a defamation case.
- The watershed and restrictions on mature content before and after 9pm. It discusses shows that have appeared before and during the watershed.
- The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 and how it protects different media forms from being copied. It provides an example of a copyright lawsuit over a tattoo.
- The role of Ofcom in regulating TV, radio, and telecommunications according to acts like the Communications Act of
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent non-governmental organization that has been classifying films in the United Kingdom since 1912. The BBFC classifies films, videos, DVDs, and video games to determine the appropriate age rating based on the content. It has the power to require cuts or ban media entirely if it violates laws around obscenity, child protection, or could influence the public in a negative way. The BBFC's ratings and restrictions have had a significant impact on the film industry in the UK by banning many controversial or violent films over the years.
The BBFC classifies films in the UK based on their age ratings. Films featuring violence, nudity or other mature content receive higher age ratings like 18, while family friendly films are rated U. The BBFC was established in 1912 and uses universal symbols to easily convey a film's rating. OFCOM regulates television broadcasting in the UK and ensures programs adhere to its codes on harmful or offensive content, like restricting violence before the watershed. The watershed at 9pm aims to separate more adult content from programming for children.
The BBFC classifies films in the UK based on their age ratings. Films featuring drug use, violence, or other mature content receive higher age ratings to indicate that younger audiences may find the content unsuitable or disturbing. The BBFC was established in 1912 and uses universal symbols to easily communicate a film's rating. OFCOM regulates television broadcasting in the UK to ensure programming is suitable for audiences of all ages and complies with their codes of conduct. One measure is the watershed at 9pm, after which more adult content can air but must not be broadcast before when children may be watching.
An industry code of practice sets rules and guidelines to control industry conduct and the relationship with consumers. Codes aim to improve standards and comply with laws. They promote equality of opportunity and diversity within organizations.
The BBFC classifies films in the UK with ratings like U, PG, 12A to ensure children are protected from harmful content. It was established in 1912 to bring uniformity to film classification nationally.
Ofcom regulates TV, radio, telecoms and postal services in the UK. It has a code for broadcasting covering standards, fairness and privacy. Broadcasters must follow the rules or face sanctions like fines or show cancellation.
The document discusses several industry codes of practice and regulations. It states that industry codes aim to improve standards, follow legal requirements, and promote equality and diversity. Organizations work to promote choice, secure standards, and prevent harm by ensuring all levels of the organization have an inclusive culture.
The document discusses several industry codes of practice and regulations in the UK media industries. It explains that industry codes aim to improve standards, ensure professional conduct, and promote equality and diversity. Organizations work to promote choice, secure standards, and prevent harm through inclusive company cultures. The document also provides examples of regulatory bodies for different media in the UK, including the BBFC (film ratings), Ofcom (broadcasting standards), and laws around copyright and defamation.
The document discusses UK media regulation and provides examples. It summarizes:
- The Defamation Act of 2013 and ways defamation can be defended, such as proving statements are true. It provides an example of a comedian winning a defamation case.
- The watershed and restrictions on mature content before and after 9pm. It discusses shows that have appeared before and during the watershed.
- The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 and how it protects different media forms from being copied. It provides an example of a copyright lawsuit over a tattoo.
- The role of Ofcom in regulating TV, radio, and telecommunications according to acts like the Communications Act of
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent non-governmental organization that has been classifying films in the United Kingdom since 1912. The BBFC classifies films, videos, DVDs, and video games to determine the appropriate age rating based on the content. It has the power to require cuts or ban media entirely if it violates laws around obscenity, child protection, or could influence the public in a negative way. The BBFC's ratings and restrictions have had a significant impact on the film industry in the UK by banning many controversial or violent films over the years.
The BBFC classifies films in the UK based on their age ratings. Films featuring violence, nudity or other mature content receive higher age ratings like 18, while family friendly films are rated U. The BBFC was established in 1912 and uses universal symbols to easily convey a film's rating. OFCOM regulates television broadcasting in the UK and ensures programs adhere to its codes on harmful or offensive content, like restricting violence before the watershed. The watershed at 9pm aims to separate more adult content from programming for children.
The BBFC classifies films in the UK based on their age ratings. Films featuring drug use, violence, or other mature content receive higher age ratings to indicate that younger audiences may find the content unsuitable or disturbing. The BBFC was established in 1912 and uses universal symbols to easily communicate a film's rating. OFCOM regulates television broadcasting in the UK to ensure programming is suitable for audiences of all ages and complies with their codes of conduct. One measure is the watershed at 9pm, after which more adult content can air but must not be broadcast before when children may be watching.
This document summarizes Ofcom's rules for regulating content in music videos, particularly regarding depictions of sexuality, nudity, offensive language, and violence. Key points include: protecting under-18s by restricting sexual/offensive content to post-watershed hours; ensuring depictions are not gratuitous and are editorially justified by context; and preventing glamorization of harmful behaviors like violence that may encourage imitation. Specific types of content like sexual dancing, fetish clothing, and intrusive nudity shots require greater restriction before watershed hours to avoid an overall sexualized theme.
Ofcom has statutory duties to ensure under-18s are protected and generally accepted standards are enforced for music videos. Key rules require appropriate scheduling of videos, justification of potentially offensive material by context, and limiting explicit sexual or violent images before watershed. Music videos cannot contain gratuitous depictions of violence, dangerous behavior easily imitable by children, or explicit sexual behavior but some sexualized images may be allowed with context. Lyrics focusing clearly on sex also require careful consideration before watershed.
Regulation of media content is overseen by independent regulatory bodies who can issue fines or warnings. Music videos online are rarely regulated now, though some argue certain videos should have age ratings due to inappropriate content for children. However, regulating content may not be effective as children can easily lie about their age online and view restricted content anyway. It is also difficult for regulators to control all content posted online by individuals. The BBFC regulates movies and music videos but struggles to control user-generated content online. An example is the original "Blurred Lines" music video which was edited due to BBFC regulations.
This document discusses the regulation of music videos. It states that OFCOM regulates content on TV in the UK and can receive complaints about videos. YouTube can choose whether a video is appropriate to be uploaded on their site. MTV can also choose not to air videos they feel are too risque. The document suggests that future regulation may involve age ratings for videos online and on TV, but that this may not stop all inappropriate viewing by minors. It provides examples of specific music videos that have been banned or restricted, such as Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" and Rihanna's "S&M", for explicit sexual content.
To legally use copyrighted music in the UK, you must first become a member of MCPS-PRS by applying for membership. Once a member, you can then apply for a DVD1 license which allows use of any music in that category as long as the artist is notified a week in advance. Royalty rates for music licensing through MCPS-PRS vary depending on the category and whether it is based on the published dealer price or retail price. While MCPS-PRS licensing is comparatively affordable, alternatives include composing original music or obtaining direct permission from artists through organizations like Copyleft.
Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK that regulates TV, radio, video on demand, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, and postal services. It operates with a bias against intervention but is willing to intervene firmly and promptly when required. Ofcom strives to ensure its interventions are evidence-based, proportionate, consistent, accountable and transparent. It constantly researches markets to remain at the forefront of technological understanding.
Acknowledgement of music video censorship laws within the ukfillipnev
The document discusses UK censorship laws for music videos regarding depictions of drug use. It acknowledges that showing a character hallucinating after drinking and taking drugs would violate these laws. It outlines rules from media regulator OFCOM prohibiting glamorized depictions of illegal drugs, especially those that could be easily imitated by children. While the video depicts drug use, it claims this was only to drive the narrative and not promote drug use. It concludes that the video could air after 9PM during the watershed period without violating laws, and that music channels would be at fault, not the creators, if they aired it at other times.
Acknowledgement of music video censorship laws within the ukfillipnev
The document discusses UK censorship laws for music videos regarding depictions of drug use. It acknowledges that showing a character hallucinating after drinking and taking drugs would violate these laws. It outlines rules from media regulator OFCOM prohibiting glamorized depictions of illegal drugs, especially those that could be easily imitated by children. While the video depicts drug use, it claims this was only to drive the narrative and not promote drug use. It concludes that the video could air after 9PM during the watershed period without violating laws, and that music channels would be at fault, not the creators, if they aired it at other times.
Music video and content classification (1)JACMedia
Ofcom regulates broadcasting in the UK, including what content can be shown on TV, radio, and the internet. They set watersheds, like no explicit content before 9pm. MTV regulates its own videos but must follow Ofcom rules. David Cameron announced a pilot scheme in 2014 to apply age ratings to UK music videos shown on platforms like YouTube and Vevo. The British Board of Film Classification oversees rating videos, but only those made in the UK - foreign videos won't be rated. The aim is to inform consumers of appropriate content online.
Ofcom regulates broadcasting in the UK, including what content can be shown on TV, radio, and the internet. They set watersheds, like no explicit content before 9pm. MTV regulates its own videos but must follow Ofcom rules. David Cameron announced a pilot scheme in 2014 to apply age ratings to UK music videos shown on platforms like YouTube and Vevo. The British Board of Film Classification oversees rating videos, but only those made in the UK - foreign videos won't be rated. The aim is to inform consumers of appropriate content online.
The BBFC regulates music video content in the UK by assigning age ratings of 12, 15, or 18 based on factors like drug use, dangerous behavior, sexual content, violence, and language. They partner with YouTube and Vevo to apply these ratings to music videos online. The goal is to help parents control what their children are exposed to. An example given is Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax" video from 1984, which was controversial for its sexual imagery and banned by the BBC and MTV at the time, though the banning backfired by increasing its popularity.
The document discusses regulations of music videos in the UK by the BBFC. It examines several case studies of music videos that caused controversy, such as Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" which was banned from some universities for promoting an unhealthy attitude towards sex and consent. Other discussed videos include M.I.A's "Born Free" which depicted graphic violence, and Eminem's "Just Lose It" which portrayed Michael Jackson inappropriately. Overall, the document finds that as music videos have become more popular and explicit, regulation has been needed to restrict content like graphic violence, sexual imagery, and offensive material that could affect viewers.
The document discusses the regulation of music videos in the UK. It explains that Ofcom regulates communications, including television, radio, video on demand, and music videos. Ofcom ensures young people under 18 are protected from explicit content like profanity, sexual content, drug/alcohol abuse, suicide, and violence. Music videos shown on TV must consider their content and be appropriate for under-18 audiences. Regulations aim to prevent the exploitation of audiences, especially young viewers, from inappropriate or offensive material.
The document discusses the regulation of music videos in the UK. It explains that Ofcom regulates communications, including television, radio, video on demand, and music videos. Ofcom ensures young people under 18 are protected from explicit content like profanity, sexual content, drug/alcohol abuse, suicide, and violence. Music videos shown on TV must consider their content and be appropriate for under-18 audiences. Regulations aim to prevent the exploitation of audiences, especially young viewers.
The document discusses regulations for music videos in the UK. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) manages regulations, classifying videos by age ratings like PG, 12, 15, and 18 based on criteria like drug use, violence, language, and sexual content. While difficult to regulate music videos by age ratings across platforms, the BBFC considers those criteria when classifying videos submitted for online release. The BBFC also partners with YouTube and Vevo to age rate videos from major record labels to improve child protection online.
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) examines media content such as films and television programs to rate them based on their suitability for different age groups. They consider violence, language, drugs and other issues that could affect the audience. The BBFC aims to protect young and vulnerable viewers from unsuitable content. All rated media receive a certificate and consumer advice about what content the rating refers to.
Music videos are regulated by different organizations depending on how they are distributed. YouTube decides if a video is suitable to be uploaded to an artist's official channel, though it can still be uploaded by others. OFCOM regulates what is broadcast on TV in the UK according to the 2003 Communications Act. MTV chooses which videos to air on its channels and tries to avoid those that may prompt complaints. As technology changes, regulations may become stricter for some content online and on TV, though enforcing restrictions online is difficult when children can access the internet through other means. Some examples of banned music videos include Rihanna's "S&M" for its sexual content, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" original explicit version,
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) regulates music videos in the UK by assigning age ratings of 12, 15, or 18 based on content involving drugs, dangerous behavior, bad language, sexuality, and violence. Major record labels submit UK videos to the BBFC for classification. While Ofcom oversees communications, the BBFC has the power to restrict videos. Music videos are regulated to protect children from inappropriate influences on behaviors and attitudes.
Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK that regulates various sectors including TV, radio, telecoms and more. The document discusses Ofcom regulations around protecting the under-eighteens, harm and offence, crime and disorder, and others. It provides examples of when Ofcom intervened with TV shows for violating guidelines, such as a violent BBC scene and a debate on another channel that encouraged violence. The document emphasizes the need to follow regulations like airing violent content only after watershed, providing warnings, and avoiding material that encourages crime or disorder.
Ofcom is the regulatory authority for broadcasting, telecommunications, and postal industries in the UK. It promotes competition and protects citizens from harmful content. Ofcom regulates what the public can see on TV and radio by licensing media companies and setting codes. It aims to ensure that music videos are only aired at times when people under 18 are protected. When deciding restrictions on music videos, Ofcom considers factors like sexual images, provocative clothing, violent lyrics, dancing, and behavior, or depictions of illegal activities. The document discusses that rap music videos commonly feature gangster personas, illegal activities, sexualized women, and bad language in lyrics that emphasize masculinity.
This document summarizes Ofcom's rules for regulating content in music videos, particularly regarding depictions of sexuality, nudity, offensive language, and violence. Key points include: protecting under-18s by restricting sexual/offensive content to post-watershed hours; ensuring depictions are not gratuitous and are editorially justified by context; and preventing glamorization of harmful behaviors like violence that may encourage imitation. Specific types of content like sexual dancing, fetish clothing, and intrusive nudity shots require greater restriction before watershed hours to avoid an overall sexualized theme.
Ofcom has statutory duties to ensure under-18s are protected and generally accepted standards are enforced for music videos. Key rules require appropriate scheduling of videos, justification of potentially offensive material by context, and limiting explicit sexual or violent images before watershed. Music videos cannot contain gratuitous depictions of violence, dangerous behavior easily imitable by children, or explicit sexual behavior but some sexualized images may be allowed with context. Lyrics focusing clearly on sex also require careful consideration before watershed.
Regulation of media content is overseen by independent regulatory bodies who can issue fines or warnings. Music videos online are rarely regulated now, though some argue certain videos should have age ratings due to inappropriate content for children. However, regulating content may not be effective as children can easily lie about their age online and view restricted content anyway. It is also difficult for regulators to control all content posted online by individuals. The BBFC regulates movies and music videos but struggles to control user-generated content online. An example is the original "Blurred Lines" music video which was edited due to BBFC regulations.
This document discusses the regulation of music videos. It states that OFCOM regulates content on TV in the UK and can receive complaints about videos. YouTube can choose whether a video is appropriate to be uploaded on their site. MTV can also choose not to air videos they feel are too risque. The document suggests that future regulation may involve age ratings for videos online and on TV, but that this may not stop all inappropriate viewing by minors. It provides examples of specific music videos that have been banned or restricted, such as Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" and Rihanna's "S&M", for explicit sexual content.
To legally use copyrighted music in the UK, you must first become a member of MCPS-PRS by applying for membership. Once a member, you can then apply for a DVD1 license which allows use of any music in that category as long as the artist is notified a week in advance. Royalty rates for music licensing through MCPS-PRS vary depending on the category and whether it is based on the published dealer price or retail price. While MCPS-PRS licensing is comparatively affordable, alternatives include composing original music or obtaining direct permission from artists through organizations like Copyleft.
Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK that regulates TV, radio, video on demand, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, and postal services. It operates with a bias against intervention but is willing to intervene firmly and promptly when required. Ofcom strives to ensure its interventions are evidence-based, proportionate, consistent, accountable and transparent. It constantly researches markets to remain at the forefront of technological understanding.
Acknowledgement of music video censorship laws within the ukfillipnev
The document discusses UK censorship laws for music videos regarding depictions of drug use. It acknowledges that showing a character hallucinating after drinking and taking drugs would violate these laws. It outlines rules from media regulator OFCOM prohibiting glamorized depictions of illegal drugs, especially those that could be easily imitated by children. While the video depicts drug use, it claims this was only to drive the narrative and not promote drug use. It concludes that the video could air after 9PM during the watershed period without violating laws, and that music channels would be at fault, not the creators, if they aired it at other times.
Acknowledgement of music video censorship laws within the ukfillipnev
The document discusses UK censorship laws for music videos regarding depictions of drug use. It acknowledges that showing a character hallucinating after drinking and taking drugs would violate these laws. It outlines rules from media regulator OFCOM prohibiting glamorized depictions of illegal drugs, especially those that could be easily imitated by children. While the video depicts drug use, it claims this was only to drive the narrative and not promote drug use. It concludes that the video could air after 9PM during the watershed period without violating laws, and that music channels would be at fault, not the creators, if they aired it at other times.
Music video and content classification (1)JACMedia
Ofcom regulates broadcasting in the UK, including what content can be shown on TV, radio, and the internet. They set watersheds, like no explicit content before 9pm. MTV regulates its own videos but must follow Ofcom rules. David Cameron announced a pilot scheme in 2014 to apply age ratings to UK music videos shown on platforms like YouTube and Vevo. The British Board of Film Classification oversees rating videos, but only those made in the UK - foreign videos won't be rated. The aim is to inform consumers of appropriate content online.
Ofcom regulates broadcasting in the UK, including what content can be shown on TV, radio, and the internet. They set watersheds, like no explicit content before 9pm. MTV regulates its own videos but must follow Ofcom rules. David Cameron announced a pilot scheme in 2014 to apply age ratings to UK music videos shown on platforms like YouTube and Vevo. The British Board of Film Classification oversees rating videos, but only those made in the UK - foreign videos won't be rated. The aim is to inform consumers of appropriate content online.
The BBFC regulates music video content in the UK by assigning age ratings of 12, 15, or 18 based on factors like drug use, dangerous behavior, sexual content, violence, and language. They partner with YouTube and Vevo to apply these ratings to music videos online. The goal is to help parents control what their children are exposed to. An example given is Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax" video from 1984, which was controversial for its sexual imagery and banned by the BBC and MTV at the time, though the banning backfired by increasing its popularity.
The document discusses regulations of music videos in the UK by the BBFC. It examines several case studies of music videos that caused controversy, such as Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" which was banned from some universities for promoting an unhealthy attitude towards sex and consent. Other discussed videos include M.I.A's "Born Free" which depicted graphic violence, and Eminem's "Just Lose It" which portrayed Michael Jackson inappropriately. Overall, the document finds that as music videos have become more popular and explicit, regulation has been needed to restrict content like graphic violence, sexual imagery, and offensive material that could affect viewers.
The document discusses the regulation of music videos in the UK. It explains that Ofcom regulates communications, including television, radio, video on demand, and music videos. Ofcom ensures young people under 18 are protected from explicit content like profanity, sexual content, drug/alcohol abuse, suicide, and violence. Music videos shown on TV must consider their content and be appropriate for under-18 audiences. Regulations aim to prevent the exploitation of audiences, especially young viewers, from inappropriate or offensive material.
The document discusses the regulation of music videos in the UK. It explains that Ofcom regulates communications, including television, radio, video on demand, and music videos. Ofcom ensures young people under 18 are protected from explicit content like profanity, sexual content, drug/alcohol abuse, suicide, and violence. Music videos shown on TV must consider their content and be appropriate for under-18 audiences. Regulations aim to prevent the exploitation of audiences, especially young viewers.
The document discusses regulations for music videos in the UK. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) manages regulations, classifying videos by age ratings like PG, 12, 15, and 18 based on criteria like drug use, violence, language, and sexual content. While difficult to regulate music videos by age ratings across platforms, the BBFC considers those criteria when classifying videos submitted for online release. The BBFC also partners with YouTube and Vevo to age rate videos from major record labels to improve child protection online.
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) examines media content such as films and television programs to rate them based on their suitability for different age groups. They consider violence, language, drugs and other issues that could affect the audience. The BBFC aims to protect young and vulnerable viewers from unsuitable content. All rated media receive a certificate and consumer advice about what content the rating refers to.
Music videos are regulated by different organizations depending on how they are distributed. YouTube decides if a video is suitable to be uploaded to an artist's official channel, though it can still be uploaded by others. OFCOM regulates what is broadcast on TV in the UK according to the 2003 Communications Act. MTV chooses which videos to air on its channels and tries to avoid those that may prompt complaints. As technology changes, regulations may become stricter for some content online and on TV, though enforcing restrictions online is difficult when children can access the internet through other means. Some examples of banned music videos include Rihanna's "S&M" for its sexual content, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" original explicit version,
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) regulates music videos in the UK by assigning age ratings of 12, 15, or 18 based on content involving drugs, dangerous behavior, bad language, sexuality, and violence. Major record labels submit UK videos to the BBFC for classification. While Ofcom oversees communications, the BBFC has the power to restrict videos. Music videos are regulated to protect children from inappropriate influences on behaviors and attitudes.
Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK that regulates various sectors including TV, radio, telecoms and more. The document discusses Ofcom regulations around protecting the under-eighteens, harm and offence, crime and disorder, and others. It provides examples of when Ofcom intervened with TV shows for violating guidelines, such as a violent BBC scene and a debate on another channel that encouraged violence. The document emphasizes the need to follow regulations like airing violent content only after watershed, providing warnings, and avoiding material that encourages crime or disorder.
Ofcom is the regulatory authority for broadcasting, telecommunications, and postal industries in the UK. It promotes competition and protects citizens from harmful content. Ofcom regulates what the public can see on TV and radio by licensing media companies and setting codes. It aims to ensure that music videos are only aired at times when people under 18 are protected. When deciding restrictions on music videos, Ofcom considers factors like sexual images, provocative clothing, violent lyrics, dancing, and behavior, or depictions of illegal activities. The document discusses that rap music videos commonly feature gangster personas, illegal activities, sexualized women, and bad language in lyrics that emphasize masculinity.
Music videos have faced censorship over the years due to offensive content. In the 1980s, videos by Queen, Duran Duran, and others were banned for depicting sexuality. The 1990s saw bans of Michael Jackson and Madonna videos. New directors in the 1990s elevated music videos to an art form. The rise of the internet and sites like YouTube made music videos widely accessible online, helping artists promote their music.
This document discusses the ethical issues surrounding comments made by BBC radio presenter DJ Alex Dyke regarding breastfeeding. Dyke stated on air that breastfeeding in public was "unnatural" and "has to be stopped", which led to hundreds of complaints being filed. His comments broke the broadcasting codes on offensive language and sexual material. Radio producers must consider issues like religion, crime, and offensive language to avoid ethical problems. While views on public breastfeeding have changed over time, it remains a sensitive topic, and Dyke's approach offended many listeners.
This document discusses controversy and censorship in music videos from the 1980s to present. It provides examples of music videos that were banned or censored due to depictions of sexuality, drug use, violence and other controversial topics. Record labels often provide censored versions to avoid upsetting audiences, but some videos are banned entirely. Technological advances like YouTube and Vevo have made music videos more accessible to the public online.
This document summarizes rules from the Ofcom Broadcasting Code regarding protecting viewers under the age of 18. It outlines scheduling considerations and restrictions on content involving violence, offensive language, drugs/alcohol, and sexual material before watershed hours. Content deemed unsuitable for children must not be broadcast before 9pm on TV or during times when children are likely to be listening on radio. Descriptions of real life crimes involving minors also have restrictions.
Northern Engraving | Nameplate Manufacturing Process - 2024Northern Engraving
Manufacturing custom quality metal nameplates and badges involves several standard operations. Processes include sheet prep, lithography, screening, coating, punch press and inspection. All decoration is completed in the flat sheet with adhesive and tooling operations following. The possibilities for creating unique durable nameplates are endless. How will you create your brand identity? We can help!
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
Freshworks Rethinks NoSQL for Rapid Scaling & Cost-EfficiencyScyllaDB
Freshworks creates AI-boosted business software that helps employees work more efficiently and effectively. Managing data across multiple RDBMS and NoSQL databases was already a challenge at their current scale. To prepare for 10X growth, they knew it was time to rethink their database strategy. Learn how they architected a solution that would simplify scaling while keeping costs under control.
In our second session, we shall learn all about the main features and fundamentals of UiPath Studio that enable us to use the building blocks for any automation project.
📕 Detailed agenda:
Variables and Datatypes
Workflow Layouts
Arguments
Control Flows and Loops
Conditional Statements
💻 Extra training through UiPath Academy:
Variables, Constants, and Arguments in Studio
Control Flow in Studio
zkStudyClub - LatticeFold: A Lattice-based Folding Scheme and its Application...Alex Pruden
Folding is a recent technique for building efficient recursive SNARKs. Several elegant folding protocols have been proposed, such as Nova, Supernova, Hypernova, Protostar, and others. However, all of them rely on an additively homomorphic commitment scheme based on discrete log, and are therefore not post-quantum secure. In this work we present LatticeFold, the first lattice-based folding protocol based on the Module SIS problem. This folding protocol naturally leads to an efficient recursive lattice-based SNARK and an efficient PCD scheme. LatticeFold supports folding low-degree relations, such as R1CS, as well as high-degree relations, such as CCS. The key challenge is to construct a secure folding protocol that works with the Ajtai commitment scheme. The difficulty, is ensuring that extracted witnesses are low norm through many rounds of folding. We present a novel technique using the sumcheck protocol to ensure that extracted witnesses are always low norm no matter how many rounds of folding are used. Our evaluation of the final proof system suggests that it is as performant as Hypernova, while providing post-quantum security.
Paper Link: https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/257
QA or the Highway - Component Testing: Bridging the gap between frontend appl...zjhamm304
These are the slides for the presentation, "Component Testing: Bridging the gap between frontend applications" that was presented at QA or the Highway 2024 in Columbus, OH by Zachary Hamm.
Must Know Postgres Extension for DBA and Developer during MigrationMydbops
Mydbops Opensource Database Meetup 16
Topic: Must-Know PostgreSQL Extensions for Developers and DBAs During Migration
Speaker: Deepak Mahto, Founder of DataCloudGaze Consulting
Date & Time: 8th June | 10 AM - 1 PM IST
Venue: Bangalore International Centre, Bangalore
Abstract: Discover how PostgreSQL extensions can be your secret weapon! This talk explores how key extensions enhance database capabilities and streamline the migration process for users moving from other relational databases like Oracle.
Key Takeaways:
* Learn about crucial extensions like oracle_fdw, pgtt, and pg_audit that ease migration complexities.
* Gain valuable strategies for implementing these extensions in PostgreSQL to achieve license freedom.
* Discover how these key extensions can empower both developers and DBAs during the migration process.
* Don't miss this chance to gain practical knowledge from an industry expert and stay updated on the latest open-source database trends.
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"Frontline Battles with DDoS: Best practices and Lessons Learned", Igor IvaniukFwdays
At this talk we will discuss DDoS protection tools and best practices, discuss network architectures and what AWS has to offer. Also, we will look into one of the largest DDoS attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure that happened in February 2022. We'll see, what techniques helped to keep the web resources available for Ukrainians and how AWS improved DDoS protection for all customers based on Ukraine experience
What is an RPA CoE? Session 2 – CoE RolesDianaGray10
In this session, we will review the players involved in the CoE and how each role impacts opportunities.
Topics covered:
• What roles are essential?
• What place in the automation journey does each role play?
Speaker:
Chris Bolin, Senior Intelligent Automation Architect Anika Systems
"NATO Hackathon Winner: AI-Powered Drug Search", Taras KlobaFwdays
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The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) invited Taylor Paschal, Knowledge & Information Management Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, to speak at a Knowledge Management Lunch and Learn hosted on June 12, 2024. All Office of Administration staff were invited to attend and received professional development credit for participating in the voluntary event.
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2. Basic Rules:
However, while music videos must have room for innovation and
creativity, Ofcom has statutory duties with regard to all
programmes, including music videos (whatever the genre), to:
Ensure that under-eighteens are protected.
Enforce generally accepted standards so as to provide adequate
protection for members of the public from the inclusion of
offensive and/or harmful material.
Appropriate scheduling and context – Keeping the videos shown
on music channels not aimed at children and at certain times.
3. Rule 1.3:
Rule 1.3 requires broadcasters to ensure that children are protected
by appropriate scheduling from material that is unsuitable for them;
taking into account as relevant:
the nature of the content;
the likely number and age range of children in the audience,
taking into account school time, weekends and holidays;
the start time and finish time of the programme;
the nature of the channel or station and the particular
programme;
the likely expectations of the audience for a particular channel or
station at particular time and on a particular day.
4. Rule 2.3:
Ofcom will also consider potential issues under SectionTwo of the
Code.The principle behind SectionTwo is not to protect children but
to provide “adequate protection for members of the public” from
harmful and/or offensive content.
Rule 2.3 requires broadcasters to ensure that potentially offensive
material is justified by context. In particular we will have regard to
the relevant contextual factors such as:
the time of broadcast;
the likely size and composition of the potential audience;
the service on which the material was broadcast;
the likely audience expectation.
5. Sexual Images:
Ofcom’s 2011 research found that regarding music videos, of all
the parents surveyed, 6% expressed some concerns about sexually
explicit content, 6% also expressed concerns about overtly sexual
performances, 5% about nakedness /naked body parts, and 4%
about generally unsuitable content of a sexual nature.
Ofcom understands that music videos will rarely contain sexually
explicit images. However the cumulative effect of certain images
or combination of images can result in material of a sexualised
nature in music videos which is unsuitable for child viewers and
could cause offence. Intrusive and/or prolonged shots of body
parts are likely to increase the overall sexual impact.
6. RulesUsed:
The most relevant Code rules here are: Rule 1.3 (appropriate
scheduling); 1.20 (representations of sexual intercourse); and 1.21
(nudity).The Code does not prohibit the broadcast of sexualised
images, such as the portrayal of sexual behaviour or images of
partially clothed men and women. However, any images of this
nature broadcast before the watershed in music videos must be
editorially justified and appropriately limited.
7. Examples:
Ofcom’s previous decisions on these issues include:
50 Cent, Greatest HitsTV: Ofcom received two complaints about a
quarter hour segment on this channel broadcast immediately after
09:00 devoted to music videos by the rap singer 50 Cent.These
complaints alerted Ofcom to the issues of offensive language and
images of topless female performers included in music videos
broadcast at this time. “The result of an error during the
reinstallation of the main video library following the replacement
of our servers”.
Duran Durans, Sky Arts 1:The complainant alerted Ofcom to the
issue of the broadcaster transmitting on a Saturday morning at
09:45 excerpts from a music video which included various shots of
topless women and of nudity, which the complainant considered
“provocative, sexualised…and unacceptable for transmission
before the watershed”.
8. Watershed:
Before the watershed broadcasters should take care to avoid any
explicit images of sexual bondage, dominance and sadomasochism
in music videos, or any inappropriate cumulative effect resulting
from the repetition of these types of images that are unsuitable for
children and likely to cause concern to parents.
Ofcom’s previous decisions on these issues include:
Rihanna “S&M”Ofcom received a complaint that the music video
was “completely unsuitable for daytime” broadcast.TVTwo stated
that “the song of the music video in question has currently sold
more than 12 million copies worldwide and recently remained in
top position for 2 weeks in the UKTop 40 Chart”.
9. Clothing:
Ofcom’s approach to the clothing featured in music videos will
have regard in particular to how sexualised the clothing is and how
the images are presented. For example, Ofcom has been asked
whether a music video can contain images of singers and dancers
in their underwear or bikinis.Ofcom does not prohibit the
broadcast of such images, although we would take into account
whether this clothing was presented in a sexualised way.
For example, there is an obvious difference of context between
images of a female singer shown in underwear while getting
dressed or wearing a bikini on a beach, and the singer wearing
similarly skimpy clothing while dancing provocatively or adopting
a sexual position.
10. Watershed:
Ofcom has also been asked in the past if a music video shown
before the watershed can contain images of singers and/or
dancers wearing clothing of a sexual fetish, bondage or
sadomasochistic nature.The Code does not prohibit the broadcast
of images of this type of clothing and Ofcom recognises that fetish
outfits can be and are presently used in music videos.
However, great care should be taken as to how these images are
presented before the watershed. Broadcasters should consider
whether this kind of clothing, combined with sexual behaviour,
results in a strong fetish or sexualised theme that may be
understood by children or cause concern to parents, for example
Rihanna’s S&M video.
It is important to note that in pre-watershed content, Ofcom
would not expect to see singers and dancers wearing clothing that
does not adequately cover their bodies (in particular their breasts,
genital area and buttocks). As above, broadcasters should
consider the length of shots used and the overriding theme of the
music video.
11. Lyrics:
The Code contains clear rules about offensive language broadcast
before the watershed (Rules 1.14 to 1.16), and in complying
material of this nature we suggest broadcasters refer to Ofcom’s
2010 research ‘Audience attitudes towards offensive language on
television and radio’
Before the watershed broadcasters should avoid broadcasting
lyrics in music videos that clearly focus on sex or convey a clearly
sexualised theme.While Ofcom recognises that music videos in
particular genres, such as Urban and R&B, are well known for
including mild sexual innuendo, broadcasters should take into
account the potential offence caused by the combination of
particular lyrics and sexualised images. Lyrics may not appear to
be of a highly sexualised nature when broadcast in audio alone,
such as on the radio.
12. RuleUsed:
Rule 1.3 is also relevant to sexual lyrics broadcast in music videos,
and such material must be appropriately scheduled.
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/consultations/bcode09/
annexes/sextv.pdf (Page 7)
Protecting the Under-Eighteens:Observing the watershed on
television and music videos broadcasting these with sexualised
images the combination may result in the video conveying a
highly sexualised theme.
13. 2011 Lyrics:
For information, by the end of 2011, Ofcom intends to publish
guidance for radio broadcasters on offensive language in music
tracks, and it has published a number of recent decisions in this
area:
does not contain an explicit sexual reference,
is ambiguous in its meaning,
is unlikely to be understood by children as specifically referring to
sex.
However, when combined with clear, sexualised images (for
example, women in sexual positions) the strength of the material
is raised in terms of its potential to cause offence and concern to
parents.
14. Dancing
Images of provocative or sexualised dancing should be appropriately
limited before the watershed.With regards to editorial justification,
Ofcom will take into account factors such as a tradition or culture
associated with particular dancing. However in these circumstances
the editorial justification should be sufficient to account for the
images shown.
As reflected in Ofcom’s Flo Rida decision Broadcasters are reminded
that intrusive and/or prolonged shots of body parts are likely to
increase the overall sexual impact of a music video, R&B music videos
in particular are known for including mild sexual content and
innuendo.
However in that particular case the increasing effect of the repeated
close-up images of the female dancers’ buttocks, together with
provocative dancing and actions in the video, resulted in the video’s
imagery conveying a highly sexualised theme.These images were
mainly shown while the dancers were wearing bikinis on the beach,
rather than traditional carnival dress.This increased the sexualised
nature of the imagery and undermined the editorial justification
presented by the relevant broadcasters in support of the inclusion of
these images (i.e. thong bikinis and Carnival attire are synonymous
with BrazilianCarnival).
15. Violence and
Dangerous
Behaviour:
As in all programmes broadcast before the watershed, any
violence included in music videos pre-watershed should be
appropriately limited and justified by the context.Therefore, any
violent images included in videos should be carefully presented so
that they are not explicit, gratuitous or easily imitable.
Sections One andTwo of the Code set out clear rules relating to
violence, dangerous behaviour and suicide (Rules 1.11 to 1.1310
and Rules 2.4 and 2.511)
16. Rules used:
Rule 2.4: requires that content must not:
condone or otherwise glamorise violent, dangerous or seriously
antisocial behaviour
be likely to encourage others to copy such behaviour.This might
include violence involving guns, gangs or against women.
Rule 1.13 states:
Dangerous behaviour, or the portrayal of dangerous behaviour,
that is likely to be easily imitable by children in a manner that is
harmful must not be broadcast before the watershed…Unless
there is editorial justification.
Therefore great care should be taken to limit images of dangerous
behaviour so that information or details are not presented which
could lead to imitation by children.
17. Protecting
Under
Eighteens:
Protecting the Under-Eighteens:
Observing the watershed on television and music videos Ofcom
has previously received queries about whether music videos can
contain images of suicide, such as a gun to the head or someone
hanging themselves.
Ofcom does not prohibit such themes and images from being
broadcast in programming before the watershed. In order to
comply with the Code however in the context of a brief music
video they would have to be very carefully limited and presented.
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/broadcast/831190/secti
on1.pdf (Page 4) This hyperlink shows the rules for protecting
under eighteens in reference to violent content.
18. The End…
Those are all the Ofcom rules and codes relating to music videos
and their content. So we now know what Ofcom does and doesn’t
prohibit; including rules about before and after the watershed.