#91
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
Posted on Wed, 29 August 2007 at 11:40
#92
mrs h wrote:
That’s great Sammy, but don’t you think you went a bit mad with the kisses at the end? :p
Posted on Wed, 29 August 2007 at 11:45
#93
mr self destruct wrote:
A very prompt but unhelpful response from The Guardian just arrived:
Thank you for your message.
The woman depicted on the front cover is not vomiting into the bin; the article concerns ‘Freegans’, or people who plunder supermarkets bins for unspoiled food. The woman on the front cover is looking for food.
The headline accompanying the picture is ‘Your dinner’s in the bin. Foraging for townies? Alex Renton lifts the lid or Freeganism’.
If you no longer have access to the article, it can be read on the website:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/foodmonthly/story/0,,2149141,00.html
I hope this helps. However, if you wish to make a formal complaint, please contact the Observer’s Readers’ Editor. Information and contact details are provided below:
:D
Posted on Wed, 29 August 2007 at 12:31
#94
Gimme Back My Brainsaw (fuck democracy) wrote:
so they diddnt get the therapy? hint lmao
Posted on Wed, 29 August 2007 at 12:39
#95
deadsetgav wrote:
Post one back saying “Well it smelled like vomit…”
should be suitably bizarre!
Posted on Wed, 29 August 2007 at 12:43
#96
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
Whoever replied to you basically has the same job as me… now some of the more random e-mails I get are starting to make sense :o
Posted on Wed, 29 August 2007 at 14:58
#97
mrs h wrote:
In that case Dermot, you are probably the perfect person to take up the cause. Get emailing! :p
Posted on Wed, 29 August 2007 at 15:05
#98
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
OK, I’ll do it when I’m in work tomorrow so that I’m “in the zone” ;)
This is my last week at being an e-mail monkey for the BBC by the way - on Monday I’m off to pastures new. So I might as well make the most of it :)
Posted on Wed, 29 August 2007 at 16:24
#99
Gimme Back My Brainsaw (fuck democracy) wrote:
dermot was it you who replied to my email about the lack of metallica coverage at live earth? if so id really like to knock you out.
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 13:45
#100
Gimme Back My Brainsaw (fuck democracy) wrote:
and if i send an email to the bbc what are chances you reply? can i complain about something and request its answered by dermot?
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 13:46
#101
Teethgrinder (René Fennema) Administrator wrote:
And if I want to complain about you, Dermot, how do I make sure you’re not the one who will get my e-mail? ;-)
Nice one, Sam, great stuff :-D
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 13:48
#102
mrs h wrote:
How exciting! What new pastures?
I wish I could find a pasture :(
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 13:49
#103
Misanthropologist (d) wrote:
Now there I can help you, Smum
*beams happily* No need to thank me. :)
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:01
#104
Gimme Back My Brainsaw (fuck democracy) wrote:
Mrs H, May i have your last Fruit pasture?
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:04
#105
mrs h wrote:
I can’t use those d, they don’t have proper applicators.
*gives them to grant*
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:15
#106
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
Yes it was me Grant and I don’t fight children :p We did get loads about that though.
I answer complaints about me all the time… really infuriates people :D
I’m going to the Stroke Association - helping people learn how to read and write again after they’ve had a stroke. Better pay plus it’s Monday to Friday 9-5 - only down side is that I’ve gotta pass my driving test within 6 months :s
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:18
#107
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
PS Grant if you pm me your e-mail address I’ll find out who did answer your complaint - it was probably just a standard line
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:19
#108
Gimme Back My Brainsaw (fuck democracy) wrote:
Thank you for your e-mail.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying. We know our correspondents appreciate a quick response and we are sorry you have had to wait on this occasion.
We recognise that some viewers of the ‘Live Earth’ concert were annoyed that the Metallica set was not shown in full.
We were keen to show elements of all concerts from around the world and took editorial decisions in advance and on the day, about the times and places we would do that.
The concerts were very fluid in London and around the world and there was certainly no prejudice about heavy metal music or any other music; just a determination to do the best for the entire audience watching on BBC TWO and One during the day. This is inevitably a fine balance and we cannot please everyone all of the time. However, we of course apologise if any particular viewers were disappointed.
Please be assured that your comments have been fully registered and added to our daily audience log. This is an internal document that is made available to the web production teams and senior BBC management.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact the BBC.
Regards
BBC Information
—————-
im instrested to know wether that was a personal email or if you just copy and pasted the same generic one to everyone who complaint about any bands not getting enough time and you changed a few words
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:20
#109
Gimme Back My Brainsaw (fuck democracy) wrote:
i will pm you when the om feature has been intergreated
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:21
#110
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
Yeah, that’s a standard line - if more than about 10 people complain about exactly the same thing then staff in London draw up a line to be used. We got HUNDREDS about that Metallica thing - a lot of angry people. Don’t think they’ll be doin it again in a hurry
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:23
#111
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
Does this look familiar? :)
I was highliy offended by your coverage of live earth yesterday, I wasnt
offended by any of the language as that is to be excpected at an event
of this kind. I was however offended by your editorial decisions to cut
most of metallicas first song and all of their last one, Metallica were
probably one of the biggest bands on the bill but it seems to me your
organisation is biased against genres that may not be enjoyed by the
full family so to speak, and your replacing of metallica with crowded
house was an insult to me and im sure plenty of others who only sat
through your crap programs with presenters who had no clue about
anything to see metallica.
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:26
#112
Gimme Back My Brainsaw (fuck democracy) wrote:
hahahah i love when a big company like the BBC under estimate the power of any forms of rock music and get shown in the end.
is points of view still going? i can imagine terry at the end of the show playing metallica as an apology for all the people who complaint, I have the image of him introducing it in my head now.
And i was wondering why they ignored my complaint about johnathan tosser ross.
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:27
#113
Gimme Back My Brainsaw (fuck democracy) wrote:
OMFG DERMOT.. HOW DID YOU FIND THAT?
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:28
#114
mrs h wrote:
@ Dermot - I’m impressed. That’s a really lovely thing to do and I hope it works out really well for you and that you get a lot of satisfaction from it :)
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:28
#115
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
Haha… I got your second name from the fantasy football league, then searched for it on our database. Like I say, you just got a standard line cos so many people went mad about that. Anyway, better stick to the topic… Troublegum, what a great album cover! ;)
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:31
#116
Dermot (The Derm) wrote:
@ Mrs H - thanks, I’ve been trying to get out of here for a long time and I’m a bit nervous but excited too. I’m on office / admin / operational side of things but should still be a bit more worthwhile than what I’m doing now. I saw you’re going for a job too - best of luck. Only advice I can give is to be relentless with the ol’ application forms and don’t get too down if you get rejection letters - I must have applied for 20 or jobs before I got this one :)
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:36
#117
mrs h wrote:
Thanks Dermot - I think you’re right, I just need to not get down about it and apply for everything I see! The problem is I’ve just had 4 months off work and I have soooooo enjoyed every minute of it. It’s quite hard to think about having to get up in the morning let alone being stuck inside all day every day! Good luck next week anyway, I’ll be trying to send you good vibes and I’ll let you know if I have a stroke!
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 14:44
#118
mr self destruct wrote:
If she does, can you ignore the teaching her how to write again part of your job? ;)
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 15:05
#119
mrs h wrote:
lol :D
Most amusing :mad:
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 15:19
#120
mr self destruct wrote:
He can teach you to read though - then I can wind you up over the WoM without retribution :p
Posted on Thu, 30 August 2007 at 15:41
