Re: Yes, go on kiddies, mod me down.
Not disputing the need for a free press, but ...
"Ratings are not the chief 'selection pressure' on BBC news. "
However, not to be too pedantic, but my personal experience where I have actually been part of the news reported by the BBC, I would add that;
"Neither the truth nor impartiality are the chief 'selection pressure' on BBC news. "
The BBC is but a shadow of its former self and no longer a reliable source, something that somewhat pains me to admit.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
