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Post by youngNed »

petcat wrote: post #6

> Mullvad was rejected by Clearcast, the organization responsible for approving all TV ads in the UK and ensuring they comply with the rules set by the authorities > “The overall concept lacks clarity.” “It is unclear why certain examples are included, who the ‘speaker’ represents, and the role of individuals depicted in the car.” > "Referencing topics such as: Paedophiles, Rapists, Murderers, Enemies of the state, J…

it is absolutely wild to me that you would allow companies to air adverts without pre-approval.

Then when you add in the ability to advertise prescription drugs?

Well, what could go wrong?

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Post by youngNed »

VWWHFSfQ wrote: post #10
petcat wrote: post #6

> Mullvad was rejected by Clearcast, the organization responsible for approving all TV ads in the UK and ensuring they comply with the rules set by the authorities > “The overall concept lacks clarity.” “It is unclear why certain examples are included, who the ‘speaker’ represents, and the role of individuals depicted in the car.” > "Referencing topics such as: Paedophiles, Rapists, Murderers, Enemies of the state, J…

Broad censorship has largely become normalized in the UK and EU. It's happening fast and it's terrifying.

Approval for advertisments has been in place since 1961.

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Post by Mystery-Machine »

wrboyce wrote: post #8
petcat wrote: post #6

> Mullvad was rejected by Clearcast, the organization responsible for approving all TV ads in the UK and ensuring they comply with the rules set by the authorities > “The overall concept lacks clarity.” “It is unclear why certain examples are included, who the ‘speaker’ represents, and the role of individuals depicted in the car.” > "Referencing topics such as: Paedophiles, Rapists, Murderers, Enemies of the state, J…

My British perspective: I don’t want advertisers free to lie as much as they want. I’ve had ads taken off the TV for being clearly misleading (anyone can raise a complaint to the ASA - the Advertising Standards Agency).

Censorship is not a solution. Instead, companies, whose messages are misleading, could pay a fine for their misleading message. Otherwise, you end up in 1984...sorry, I mistyped "UK in 2026".

Re: Mullvad VPN: Banned TV Ad in the Streets of London [video]

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Post by tw04 »

petcat wrote: post #6

> Mullvad was rejected by Clearcast, the organization responsible for approving all TV ads in the UK and ensuring they comply with the rules set by the authorities > “The overall concept lacks clarity.” “It is unclear why certain examples are included, who the ‘speaker’ represents, and the role of individuals depicted in the car.” > "Referencing topics such as: Paedophiles, Rapists, Murderers, Enemies of the state, J…

>I think the American First Amendment would obliterate this government body and probably the whole institution if it was ever tried.

I think this is exactly the kind of thing Trump is trying to slow walk us into while everyone is distracted by his war in Iran.

First consolidate the networks into the hands of a few loyal supporters (you don’t need a body to ban a commercial The networks refuse to air), then use the FCC to clean up the remaining opposition.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/trump-fccs-equal...

Re: Mullvad VPN: Banned TV Ad in the Streets of London [video]

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Post by petcat »

VWWHFSfQ wrote: post #10
petcat wrote: post #6

> Mullvad was rejected by Clearcast, the organization responsible for approving all TV ads in the UK and ensuring they comply with the rules set by the authorities > “The overall concept lacks clarity.” “It is unclear why certain examples are included, who the ‘speaker’ represents, and the role of individuals depicted in the car.” > "Referencing topics such as: Paedophiles, Rapists, Murderers, Enemies of the state, J…

Broad censorship has largely become normalized in the UK and EU. It's happening fast and it's terrifying.

I had no idea it was this blatant though. We can even see it being justified in replies to this very thread.

Re: Mullvad VPN: Banned TV Ad in the Streets of London [video]

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Post by tw04 »

Mystery-Machine wrote: post #13
wrboyce wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My British perspective: I don’t want advertisers free to lie as much as they want. I’ve had ads taken off the TV for being clearly misleading (anyone can raise a complaint to the ASA - the Advertising Standards Agency).

Censorship is not a solution. Instead, companies, whose messages are misleading, could pay a fine for their misleading message. Otherwise, you end up in 1984...sorry, I mistyped "UK in 2026".

A fine doesn’t undo a lie that’s already made it around the world.

Although given Brexit I’d question how useful the ASA actually is. It seems Russian funded politicians were free to spew endless lies at the average citizen with no repercussions.

Re: Mullvad VPN: Banned TV Ad in the Streets of London [video]

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Post by youngNed »

Mystery-Machine wrote: post #13
wrboyce wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My British perspective: I don’t want advertisers free to lie as much as they want. I’ve had ads taken off the TV for being clearly misleading (anyone can raise a complaint to the ASA - the Advertising Standards Agency).

Censorship is not a solution. Instead, companies, whose messages are misleading, could pay a fine for their misleading message. Otherwise, you end up in 1984...sorry, I mistyped "UK in 2026".

No.

You avoid having companies, who can swallow the bill, making whatever claims they like without having to much to worry about other than a slap on the wrist - Their claims are already out. J&J, P&G, Unilever et al - you may trust them to do the right thing, i don't.

Re: Mullvad VPN: Banned TV Ad in the Streets of London [video]

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Post by youngNed »

petcat wrote: post #15
VWWHFSfQ wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Broad censorship has largely become normalized in the UK and EU. It's happening fast and it's terrifying.

I had no idea it was this blatant though. We can even see it being justified in replies to this very thread .

what very thread would you rather we justified it in?
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