At last.............the government has finally lifted the ban on entertainment channel AXN, six weeks after it was penalized for showing 'indecent' programs. On January 17, an order was passed for the prohibition of transmission or re-transmission of the satellite channel with immediate effect, up to March 15 throughout the nation.The channel, however, submitted a prompt apology after it was blacked out and the ban was lifted early. Imposing the ban, the government said the channel was guilty of telecasting programs such as World's Sexiest Advertisements (Golly!!! I dare not give a hyperlink for the words bolded, fearing another ban..... houhouhou) that are against good taste or decency and are likely to adversely affect public morality.
AXN has always been one of my favorites. All this while, I considered myself to be a slaphappy 25-year old bloke who has the right to decide what is right and what is wrong, what is obscene and what is not, but the aforementioned article proved me wrong. Well... I wouldn't call the hoardes of ultra-thin models sashaying around on the ramp until their hip bones start to ache, broadcasted 24/7 on some darn fashion TV channels as obscene or vulgar, nor would I dare to call the midnight or late-night masalas aired on TV as obscene or coarse. Why? Because I just have a sense of feeling that the rights of this 25-year old chap as to decide what is obscene and what is not has been snatched..Frankly speaking, I have got no qualms or any sort of grude against the portrayal of fashion. For some, it might be considered as a taboo, as these are all very delicate issues. It all depends upon the common public what to see and what not to see. What's your take on it....
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