But with respect Bingo, and as far as i'm aware, none of the posters on this forum are selling anything. And I wasn't aware that any of our posts have to adhere to formal regualtory standards.
But the fact is, as detailed and backed up with hard evidence in this thread, that Sit Up have persistently breached the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising.
Obviously this is the case. my point. which i will continue to make is this. the response i received by the ASA dismissed complaints against another channel which they had been UPHELD against BID. this rubbishes the 'pile' of complaints BID has as the regulator doesn't feel they have to enforce the same rules against another channel. it is NOT an even playing field.
You have also claimed that other broadcasters have done the same. However, while I don't doubt you for a moment it is noticeable that at this stage you have not provided much tangible evidence to reinforce your claims.
maybe flick over and watch for 5 minutes? i watched IW world last night who were claiming to be offering a £10 discount on yonanas by selling it at £49.99. (usually £59.99) they have never sold it at £59.99 and i cant find anyone who has. it is a misleading price reference. imagine if bID did that? i have lodged a complaint but i am confident it will be dismissed. even though a similar complaint was upheld against BID recently.
I note from the thread linked to below that you made 5 complaints relating to Gems TV on 13 June 2013 so hopefully, when adjudicated, these complaints will be able to support your allegations and I for one will certainly applaud you for highlighting any wrongdoing.
In the meantime have the ASA notified you of their intention to formally investigate your complaints?
I lodged complaints which mirrored complaints upheld against BID TV. all have been dismissed. for me. the most damning insight is the one that states 'the views of the presenter are subjective and dont represent the views of the channel' thats a pretty outlandish stance for the ASA to take and makes a nonsense of a great number of the rulings.
Cheers Bings :happy:
http://forum.shoppingtelly.com/forum/showthread.php?42014-Are-Bid-Shopping-now-worse-than-Auction-World-tv/page2