Warnings Before Soaps

[lankeela]

Do we really have to be repeatedly warned that some viewers may find the content upsetting? People get ill, people die, people get beaten up and worse - does it really need to be put in a warning? Fair enough if its graphic pictures of something like an operation but for general story lines isn't it a bit much? We see far worse on the news and they don't give us warnings for that unless its graphic pictures of deaths.

[hc4361]

It's because people are so quick to complain. There has been complaints about the Bethany grooming story line already

[Mamyalynne]

The Broadcasters know that there are people who sit waiting to complain about the slightest thing, so if a few seconds worth of an announcement cuts this down it is worth the bother.

[silliemillie]

Yes there so many people quick to 'get upset' by everyday events.

I noticed on "The Sheriffs are Coming" the other night they put out a similar warning - what do people think the show contains? If they don't like that sort of thing, you shouldn't watch.

[Sammy48]

They also put Helpline phone numbers if anyone has been affected by the contents of a soap lol lol.

I was watching an old Avengers on True Entertainment channel and they put an announcement beforehand 'this programme is a PG certificate, not suitable for children'.
I always watched it as a kid lol lol .

[Sammy48]

To be honest The Avengers looks so naff now, I think most kids would laugh at it. lol lol

[johnk]

What about a warning saying the next programme is utter drivel, there should be quite a few of them!