Trump - again

BBC should be a subscription service or have advertising, forcing everyone to pay for something that stops them from seeing otherwise free services (already paid for by advertising) i.e Channel 4, ITV etc, is a form of control on the british public. Its the main reason I hate on the BBC and always will till they stop this control (fee) on the public.

I can't truly understand anyone who could defend the BBC after what they do to the public i.e license fee, jimmy saville incidents, princess diana incidents and other incidents in that nature, and on going till this very day with the trump thing.

As I said before its cheaper than having a license to have a streaming service, so don't know where you're getting this "fortune" or "luxery" from, when its not that expensive for some of them. Its even free in most cases to not watch live tv or watch it on youtube, I can quite happily watch any movie in the world, any series and any performance or anything for free online whenever I want. What baffles me people pay a hike up price on something they are forced to watch at an exact time everyday, whether its bbc, ITV or channel 4, it just doesn't make sense and if people can't see logic in that then I don't have anything else to say, but I would never watch "normal tv" ever again.

When I mean forced I mean you are scheduled to watch a certain programme at a certain time, like if you want to watch something on TV you have to literally sit down at that exact scheduled time and watch it, unless you do catch up. My point was that you can literally watch anything you put your mind too completley free without the need for this "license".

You're still missing the point, Okay if you only watch BBC then it should be a subscription, as it'll be far less cheaper than paying for a whole tv license and it allows those that don't watch the BBC to enjoy other channels.

Those that say I don't want a subscription then what exactly do you think the TV license is?

The BBC is not just another television channel. It is a state backed institution, operating under the protection of a Royal Charter that secures its legal status and guarantees funding through a compulsory licence fee. This extraordinary privilege, a privilege no other broadcaster enjoys, allows the BBC to bypass the realities of competition and market forces that others must contend with.

In stark contrast, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 operate in the real world, surviving on advertising revenue and subscription models. ITV, for example, offers ITVX Premium, allowing viewers to pay for an advert free experience, a model that embraces consumer choice. The BBC too could follow suit. It could move to a subscription model, offering the option for those who value an uninterrupted, advert free service to pay for it, while allowing others to opt out of a forced payment.

Right now, the BBC stands alone in demanding a compulsory levy from every household, whether they use its services or not. If the BBC truly enjoys the widespread support it claims, it should stand on equal terms with every other broadcaster. It should earn its place in the market, offering subscription or advertising, not depending on a government enforced tax that bypasses consumer choice.

If the BBC believes in its value, let it prove it by competing in the open market. The licence fee should not be a crutch for an institution that refuses to evolve with the times. The BBC must adapt or be left behind. It is time for it to stand on its own two feet.