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EE: Over 200 complaints re the rape storyline
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a601880/eastenders-dean-linda-rape-story-defended-by-bbc-after-complaints.html#~oS1h3taZGilp4q
According to the above story, the BBC have received over 200 complaints about the rape of Linda by Dean. The complaints have included reasons such as it was too explicit and unsuitable for viewing before the watershed.
What is everyone's opinion on this?
I personally think that the scene was handled very well. The act itself wasn't televised and you only saw the build up and the aftermath. They could have shown much, much more...
In my opinion, there has been enough coverage of this particular story line and if you don't want to see this sort of thing (or the parent of a young child), perhaps it's best that you don't watch/don't allow your children to watch these particular episodes? I'm not saying avoid the programme completely, just avoid particular episodes.
There are films that I know I wouldn't enjoy and therefore I have no intention of watching them - I avoid them because I know they would upset/disturb me.
What is the general consensus on this? Were the BBC in the wrong or have people been a bit quick to react?
According to the above story, the BBC have received over 200 complaints about the rape of Linda by Dean. The complaints have included reasons such as it was too explicit and unsuitable for viewing before the watershed.
What is everyone's opinion on this?
I personally think that the scene was handled very well. The act itself wasn't televised and you only saw the build up and the aftermath. They could have shown much, much more...
In my opinion, there has been enough coverage of this particular story line and if you don't want to see this sort of thing (or the parent of a young child), perhaps it's best that you don't watch/don't allow your children to watch these particular episodes? I'm not saying avoid the programme completely, just avoid particular episodes.
There are films that I know I wouldn't enjoy and therefore I have no intention of watching them - I avoid them because I know they would upset/disturb me.
What is the general consensus on this? Were the BBC in the wrong or have people been a bit quick to react?
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Its the parents jobs to make sure that their children aren't watching things they shouldn't, the watershed is only a guideline, they aren't obliged to air all things of an adult nature until after 9.
EE has had enough rapes and murders over the years to give any parents an idea whether their kids should watch or not, personally, I don't think it was suitable to anyone over 15. The storylines are well known ahead of time so I think the BBC are blame free here.
Blame the parents.
I'm scarlett with anger.
It's fine for kids to watch but not adults?
I do agree that ultimately it's down to the parents themselves. Last week there was a shooting but that's fine for the kiddies I suppose as that didn't generate any complaints.
Loose Women talk all sorts of adult topics during the middle of the day, not early evening. In fact didn't doctors show a rape?
Anyway it's good that eastenders is back to ruffling feathers and getting people talking.
Great post margs. Only us here on DS should tell them what they can and cannot show.
You might want to rethink that
Yeah, I meant UNDER 15...my bad
My God that would be an evening's viewing to remember!
The only way we know it's supposed to be rape is because of the long face she had after for the rest of the episode.
I'm sorry but I've got no time for people who complain about tv shows. I've watched things I've found uncomfortable or offensive but I would never in a million years officially complain. It really grinds my gears.
To me it's on level with people who complain about a shop assistant not smiling at them.
Get a grip.
They made it look like she was consenting?? oh dear. I hope not.
She said no more than once, that should have been sufficient. You cannot use a lack of screaming as an excuse for it being consensual, she may have been in a state of shock or she may not have wanted her children to witness it.
I prefer it when shop assistants don't smile at me
You cannot be serious.
No they didn't, there was nothing shown last night that could make people think it was consensual. Nothing. Why take the post of one poster as fact, when nearly everyone else has said the opposite?
As for the complaints...some people will complain about anything. Clearly it's a way to feel important for some.
When did I state what I posted was a fact.
Facts: It was a short scene. Not much could be seen. Dean was drunk. Linda was aware of Dean's feelings yet still got close to him.
Opinion: Showed little sign of resistance, a drunk Dean would see that as consent. Women often say the opposite of what they mean, and while Dean is drunk rational thoughts go out of the window.
Just because many other people choose to ignore facts, that does not give you a reason to belittle my post.
It would be interesting to know how many of those complaints were by people who are just unhappy with the direction Dean's being taken in, rather than thinking that the actual scenes were too much.
He had about 2 glasses of wine, don't think he was drunk at all.
Even then that's no excuse.