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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Little Hawk Date: 14 Jan 11 - 12:18 PM Pity that a letter of complaint from someone couldn't shut down the CRTC in a similar fashion, isn't it? ;-) They could be allowed to resume operations after taking (and passing) a 3 month course on grasping context in popular literary works... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Charmion Date: 14 Jan 11 - 12:10 PM Snap, LH. Like you said ... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Charmion Date: 14 Jan 11 - 12:09 PM It's the CRTC, specialists in literal thinking and spasmodic reaction to the most recent unpleasant stimulus. This branch of the mandarinate has never been known to assess a complaint on its merits (or lack of same) or to evaluate a work of art (drama, music, what have you) in its cultural context. In short, they never bothered to listen to the song, and they wouldn't care what point it makes if they did. It gave rise to a complaint and, consequently, must go. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Little Hawk Date: 14 Jan 11 - 12:05 PM The people at the CRTC are clearly incapable of understanding context. ;-) And so is the person who sent them the letter of complaint. It's just another sad case of someone's kneejerk reaction to a trigger word with no comprehension of what is being conveyed or intended in the lyrics of the song. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Backwoodsman Date: 14 Jan 11 - 11:39 AM The lunatics are taking over the asylum. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Jeri Date: 14 Jan 11 - 11:34 AM It's a song from the viewpoint of cranky old fart who thinks musicians get "money for nothing." Pretty stupid to ban what is essentially making fun of the sort of person who would use the word. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: GUEST, topsie Date: 14 Jan 11 - 08:35 AM So is it the meaning that is the problem? Would the song have been banned if a different word had been used? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Ed T Date: 14 Jan 11 - 08:30 AM I suspect the use of the word is clear in the song, not to be haggis or firewood. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: GUEST, topsie Date: 14 Jan 11 - 08:28 AM The word itself shouldn't be a problem. As an earlier poster pointed out, it can mean a bundle of firewood. It can also be something you might eat, resembling a small haggis. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Ed T Date: 14 Jan 11 - 08:06 AM The decision:CANADIAN BROADCAST STANDARDS COUNCIL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: bobad Date: 14 Jan 11 - 08:02 AM The CBSC was acting on a complaint from a listener: "In a ruling released Wednesday, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council says the song contravenes the human rights clauses of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Code of Ethics and Equitable Portrayal Code. The council is an independent, non-governmental group created to administer standards established by its members, Canada's private broadcasters. Its membership includes more than 700 private radio and TV stations across the country. Last year, a listener to radio station CHOZ-FM in St. John's complained that the '80s rock song includes the word "faggot" in its lyrics and is discriminatory to gays. The broadcaster argued that the song had been played countless times since its release decades ago and has won music industry awards. A CBSC panel concluded that the word "faggot," even if once acceptable, has evolved to become unacceptable in most circumstances. The panel noted that Money for Nothing would be acceptable for broadcast if suitably edited." Source: CBC |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Beer Date: 14 Jan 11 - 07:48 AM Very strange after all these years. biLL, Ed could be on to something. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: number 6 Date: 14 Jan 11 - 07:40 AM Good question Ed .... I've been wondering about that also. biLL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Ed T Date: 14 Jan 11 - 07:32 AM An isolated case, or something broader? Let's see where this goes? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Bonzo3legs Date: 14 Jan 11 - 05:11 AM Did Canada ban Elvis Costello in 1979 for what he said after Stills and Bramlet wound him up in an arguement? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Michael Date: 14 Jan 11 - 05:03 AM So The C.R.T.C hopes that by banning a song we will faggot about the existence of homosexuals? That's a load of bollocks. Mike |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: michaelr Date: 14 Jan 11 - 01:18 AM The little faggot with the earrings and the makeup Yeah buddy, that's his own hair The little faggot got his own jet airplane The little faggot he's a millionaire Story goes that Knopfler was in a department store when he overheard a salesman and an appliance installer commenting on someone they saw on MTV. I've always suspected it must have been Prince. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Richard Bridge Date: 14 Jan 11 - 01:08 AM Ah well, the BBC banned "Je t'aime" (Birkin & Gainsbourg) and Tony Blackburn refused to play "Relax" (Frankie goes to Hollywood). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: J-boy Date: 13 Jan 11 - 11:46 PM "Money for Nothing" was a very popular song(circa 1985) from Dire Straits in which the singer mentions "a little faggot with earrings and make-up." Implying that the subject is indeed homosexual. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: GUEST,DonMeixner Date: 13 Jan 11 - 11:16 PM At the risk of being known as clueless what do you mean by faggot? Since I don't know the song are we talking about a homosexual or a bundle of wood for burning? I don't know any Dire Straits music. Don |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Beer Date: 13 Jan 11 - 10:31 PM I think that the U.S. has banned lots of songs. Or maybe I should say "States' I seem to remember that "Harper Valley P.T.A." was banned as well as some song/"s of Iris DeMent's, but I could be wrong. Wonder if there has been a thread on the subject of banned songs. Must try and find out. ad. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: J-boy Date: 13 Jan 11 - 10:20 PM I don't know about Canada but I think the BBC once banned "Fairytale of New York" because of the F-word. The six letter one, I mean. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Beer Date: 13 Jan 11 - 10:05 PM Let me ask a "Straight" question. If you were a "Faggot" would you disagree with the ruling? Just thinking out loud. BTW, this should bring up sales again to one of Dire Straits great recordings. Unbelievable. Anyone remember if this has happened before in Canada? ad. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: J-boy Date: 13 Jan 11 - 09:55 PM Smoking fags is very bad for your health. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Little Hawk Date: 13 Jan 11 - 09:29 PM Un-fucking-believable. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: Slag Date: 13 Jan 11 - 09:11 PM We should hold a faggot ceremony for them. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: GUEST,number 6 Date: 13 Jan 11 - 07:55 PM yup ... it has .... fer chissakes. What a crazy week .... crazies all over the media, crazies all over the blogs and crazies at the CRTC. I've been shaking my head with disbelief all week now my neck is starting to hurt. biLL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Banned in Canada From: bobad Date: 13 Jan 11 - 07:55 PM Sigh! |
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Subject: BS: Banned in Canada From: 3refs Date: 13 Jan 11 - 07:24 PM I know this kind of fits in with the "political correctness" thread but this is new up here! The C.R.T.C. has banned Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" from the air waves because it contains the word "Faggot" on a couple occasions. Only in Canada! |
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