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Post by Cactus Jack on Jan 9, 2007 16:26:11 GMT -5
Nope, that's on tape delay. Yeah, but if they are going to ship it out and they need to censor it, why not take the time to do when they are getting the live feed? (BTW, i completely agree it's annoying, im just trying to fathom a reason so kinda half playing devil's advocte) I understand what you're saying, but it airs uncensored during the repeat.
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Post by manx21 on Jan 9, 2007 16:28:27 GMT -5
i can only assume that sky expects a lot of impressionable young insomniacs
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Post by DrBackflipsHoffman on Jan 9, 2007 16:35:32 GMT -5
I'll send a letter, i managed it when Channel 4 censored the crap out of Backlash 2000, and that worked thankfully.
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Post by Cactus Jack on Jan 9, 2007 16:37:36 GMT -5
I'll send a letter, i managed it when Channel 4 censored the crap out of Backlash 2000, and that worked thankfully. LOL, me too. X-Pac never had a blurry head any more! And thanks for the support. Why not post the letter here, and the response aussi?
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Post by GrantM on Jan 9, 2007 17:04:19 GMT -5
This is an e-mail response I got from Sky over this
"Thanks for your email about WWE Raw.
I sorry to read of your dissatisfaction with the censoring of the above programme.
In general, Sky does not edit World Wrestling Entertainment action or storyline. However, Sky will edit scenes, which we feel are not compliant with guidelines laid down by Ofcom.
WWE have discussed it internally, and for all Broadcasters who take Raw live, the profanity feed will remain, as it is to protect the integrity of the WWE stars performing in the live environment. As the process happens at WWE, there is nothing we can do I'm afraid.
I trust that I have been able to answer your questions, and please be assured that individual viewer comments and feedback are always welcome and may I take this opportunity to assure you that your views have been passed to Sky Sports for their information.
Once again, thanks for taking the time to contact Sky."
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Post by kk89 on Jan 9, 2007 17:06:36 GMT -5
I happen to know the answer to this. This has nothing to do with Sky - Sky receive a special international feed for WWE Raw, this was introduced when WWE went to the Score in Canada. Sky have no control over the feed & have asked the WWE on numerous occasions to sort it to no avail. Sky don't particularly like it either. Remember Sky were the ones that had no qualms showing the Lita nip slip (USA Network didn't show this) or the DX car park segments. WWE Raw replay, SD replay & WWE PPV on both Sky Sports & Sky Box Office aren't censored. The only editing Sky do is freeze-framing during day time programming. Sky have no control over camera angle changes, crowd shots, ect. This is WWE's doing. UK TV & Sky have no problems with, nor wish to censor at 2am words like "ass", "complain and/or rude female" or "crap" - this is probably obvious to you as Pay Per View broadcasts are left as is. The WWE also remove references to Sci Fi, The CW & the USA Network & all advertising. The channel references for the past few weeks have been left in however. Hope that clear things up - & add to the above email .
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Post by Legion on Jan 9, 2007 17:48:01 GMT -5
This is an e-mail response I got from Sky over this "Thanks for your email about WWE Raw. I sorry to read of your dissatisfaction with the censoring of the above programme. In general, Sky does not edit World Wrestling Entertainment action or storyline. However, Sky will edit scenes, which we feel are not compliant with guidelines laid down by Ofcom. WWE have discussed it internally, and for all Broadcasters who take Raw live, the profanity feed will remain, as it is to protect the integrity of the WWE stars performing in the live environment. As the process happens at WWE, there is nothing we can do I'm afraid. I trust that I have been able to answer your questions, and please be assured that individual viewer comments and feedback are always welcome and may I take this opportunity to assure you that your views have been passed to Sky Sports for their information. Once again, thanks for taking the time to contact Sky." It's nice to see Sky got back to you, but it doesn't explain why they show it uncensored later in the week.......which is a bit of a mystery if your going to have a late night show
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Post by GrantM on Jan 10, 2007 8:54:21 GMT -5
I happen to know the answer to this. This has nothing to do with Sky - Sky receive a special international feed for WWE Raw, this was introduced when WWE went to the Score in Canada. Sky have no control over the feed & have asked the WWE on numerous occasions to sort it to no avail. Sky don't particularly like it either. Remember Sky were the ones that had no qualms showing the Lita nip slip (USA Network didn't show this) or the DX car park segments. WWE Raw replay, SD replay & WWE PPV on both Sky Sports & Sky Box Office aren't censored. The only editing Sky do is freeze-framing during day time programming. Sky have no control over camera angle changes, crowd shots, ect. This is WWE's doing. UK TV & Sky have no problems with, nor wish to censor at 2am words like "ass", "complain and/or rude female" or "crap" - this is probably obvious to you as Pay Per View broadcasts are left as is. The WWE also remove references to Sci Fi, The CW & the USA Network & all advertising. The channel references for the past few weeks have been left in however. Hope that clear things up - & add to the above email . I see, so Sky is not to blame at all for this
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Post by Cactus Jack on Jan 10, 2007 16:47:45 GMT -5
I happen to know the answer to this. This has nothing to do with Sky - Sky receive a special international feed for WWE Raw, this was introduced when WWE went to the Score in Canada. Sky have no control over the feed & have asked the WWE on numerous occasions to sort it to no avail. Sky don't particularly like it either. I love you mr Sky Employee. Even though I hate what you say, thanks for clearing it up. Hang on though, Sky do censor some words of their own accord, like Johnny Nitro's favourite word "Bitchify". I think we should e-mail WWE instead and tell them to get it sorted. Why can't we just have the USA feed instead? BLAME CANADA.
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Post by Cactus Jack on Jan 10, 2007 17:10:54 GMT -5
Sorry to BUMP (actually, I'm not really that sorry, it's a worthy cause), but I've just posted a comment on JR's blog about the issue. He replied to the last one somebody sent in, so here's hoping.
Here's a copy of it:
Yeah, so I kinda said it was from a Sky employee, but meh. It makes no difference except increasing the credibility of it.
Any comments people wanna post on it echoing my statement would be much appreciated.
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Post by Lance Uppercut on Jan 10, 2007 17:13:33 GMT -5
I always thought the uk was more lenient with these things? just the other day I was watching the office and gervais was going about the queen and a black man's cock... and Definitely remember watching coupling and I distinctly remember hearing the S and F words...
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Post by Cactus Jack on Jan 10, 2007 17:53:43 GMT -5
I always thought the uk was more lenient with these things? just the other day I was watching the office and gervais was going about the queen and a black man's cock... and Definitely remember watching coupling and I distinctly remember hearing the S and F words... Yeah, we're pretty lax about language. But it seems we get the Canadian feed, so ARGGGHHHH.
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Post by kk89 on Jan 10, 2007 18:05:03 GMT -5
What with WWE fans being so demanding & passionate, feedback for their programming is one of the highest at Sky.
Sky have asked WWE over the censorship of Live Raw but nothing has come of it. The Score takes Raw on a 1 hour delay at 10. The Score asked the WWE to do all the editing for them & because of this, this has basically rubbed off onto UK viewers.
The fact is, Sky take the feed & show it. As long as it's on the air Sky have no real control. Sky of course have the power to cut the feed if necessary.
The WWE produce a special Sky Sports version of Raw on Thursday night with advertising removed, announcing dubbed over & any editing that needs to take place.
If your wondering why, on occasion, the editing on Smackdown can be inconsistent, it's because the programming Sky are given can vary. Different versions are made for different markets with all different needs. Sky have been told the replay pausing is done for effect for example. The rules that apply to The CW are also different to the USA Network. As you probably know one is PG, the other 14. Some weeks "little bastard" is censored, some weeks it isn't - this is once again down to WWE. Of course Sky are prone to mistakes & can play the wrong Smackdown; that being the daytime airing instead of the Late Night edition.
Sky on most occasions, though this is open to discretion, Sky show what they are given by the WWE.
Certain scenes are removed by Sky as they just aren't suitable to air or don't comply with rules set down by the regulatory body, Ofcom.
UK is in a position where Raw is now aired Live & all Pay View Vew broadcasts, along with most specials are shown Live too. Sky & WWE even went to the steps of moving ECW to Thursday (just 2 days after the US) so storylines play out in the right sequence.
If the censoring of Raw Live is an issue, I suggest watching the Raw Late Night airing on Thursday.
I'd also like to point out, the USA Network does the censorship for WWE Raw in the US. They have cut the picture altogether by putting up a black screen for example.
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Post by Cactus Jack on Jan 11, 2007 13:31:36 GMT -5
Heh, you SO work for Sky.
I'm off Sky's back now, and want to e-mail WWE about this bullcrap.
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Post by Cactus Jack on Jan 13, 2007 19:06:01 GMT -5
Is it so obscene to BUMP again? I would really like an email address for WWE overseas broadcasts.
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Post by Baixo Astral on Jan 13, 2007 19:09:41 GMT -5
kk89, do you work for Sky?
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Post by Cactus Jack on Jan 14, 2007 9:28:50 GMT -5
kk89, do you work for Sky? I'm pretty sure he does, but he can't say because it's in the contract that you're not allowed to represent the company independently.
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