Father Fred Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) Remember that stupid Krusty and Muppet show - Where best to invest"? My query... "Sir / Madam I am writing to complain about the above programme that was on tonight. My primary problem was with the independent predictions on what could happen to prices in the areas - (1) What was the source of the independent predictions? (2) What assumptions were made in arriving at the predictions? (3) What process was gone through in arriving at the predictions? (4) Why was there no mention of how big the deposits needed would be (30% on the £300k house in Oxford at the end by my calculations) (5) Why was there no discussion about the investment decision process? You can't make an investment decision on the basis of an independent prediction (source unknown) saying prices will rise 50% in 5 years. What assumptions are being made about wages and rents in that time to justify that rise? 25 Oxford educated PMs is not a reason to invest - in fact it as likely to be a reason not too as the area is clearly already well known and a "trophy" investment. Absolute drivel. Regards etc" Their response... "Thanks for your email James. In Selling Houses homeowners pay between one and two percent of the value of their properties towards the makeover of the house. In this case it was roughly one and half per cent, £3,000, which covered all the materials, supplies and basic labour for the makeover. The design and some specialist labour is provided by the production company to facilitate participation in the programme by potential vendors." My reply... "An interesting response, but perhaps the better response would be one that referred to the programme I was taliking about... "Where Best To Invest". I refer you to my points below. Regards etc" FFS, why do we bother! EDIT -just to be clear - I put the programme title in the email subject header! Edited June 1, 2006 by Father Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Rent Girl Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Their response seems pretty appropriate, in a way, given that what you were complaining about was complete disregard for detail and the nitty-gritty! Airheads. Well done to you for writing the letter, anyway, even if it was like throwing a pea against a wall (a handy Russian expression that I'm very fond of - you can only use it when you're writing, though, otherwise people think you're talking about peeing against a wall). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englebert Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Remember that stupid Krusty and Muppet show - Where best to invest"? My query... "Sir / Madam I am writing to complain about the above programme that was on tonight. My primary problem was with the independent predictions on what could happen to prices in the areas - (1) What was the source of the independent predictions? (2) What assumptions were made in arriving at the predictions? (3) What process was gone through in arriving at the predictions? (4) Why was there no mention of how big the deposits needed would be (30% on the £300k house in Oxford at the end by my calculations) (5) Why was there no discussion about the investment decision process? You can't make an investment decision on the basis of an independent prediction (source unknown) saying prices will rise 50% in 5 years. What assumptions are being made about wages and rents in that time to justify that rise? 25 Oxford educated PMs is not a reason to invest - in fact it as likely to be a reason not too as the area is clearly already well known and a "trophy" investment. Absolute drivel. Regards etc" Their response... "Thanks for your email James. In Selling Houses homeowners pay between one and two percent of the value of their properties towards the makeover of the house. In this case it was roughly one and half per cent, £3,000, which covered all the materials, supplies and basic labour for the makeover. The design and some specialist labour is provided by the production company to facilitate participation in the programme by potential vendors." My reply... "An interesting response, but perhaps the better response would be one that referred to the programme I was taliking about... "Where Best To Invest". I refer you to my points below. Regards etc" FFS, why do we bother! EDIT -just to be clear - I put the programme title in the email subject header! Well done FF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Remember that stupid Krusty and Muppet show - Where best to invest"? My query... "Sir / Madam I am writing to complain about the above programme that was on tonight. My primary problem was with the independent predictions on what could happen to prices in the areas - (1) What was the source of the independent predictions? (2) What assumptions were made in arriving at the predictions? (3) What process was gone through in arriving at the predictions? (4) Why was there no mention of how big the deposits needed would be (30% on the £300k house in Oxford at the end by my calculations) (5) Why was there no discussion about the investment decision process? You can't make an investment decision on the basis of an independent prediction (source unknown) saying prices will rise 50% in 5 years. What assumptions are being made about wages and rents in that time to justify that rise? 25 Oxford educated PMs is not a reason to invest - in fact it as likely to be a reason not too as the area is clearly already well known and a "trophy" investment. Absolute drivel. Regards etc" Their response... "Thanks for your email James. In Selling Houses homeowners pay between one and two percent of the value of their properties towards the makeover of the house. In this case it was roughly one and half per cent, £3,000, which covered all the materials, supplies and basic labour for the makeover. The design and some specialist labour is provided by the production company to facilitate participation in the programme by potential vendors." My reply... "An interesting response, but perhaps the better response would be one that referred to the programme I was taliking about... "Where Best To Invest". I refer you to my points below. Regards etc" FFS, why do we bother! EDIT -just to be clear - I put the programme title in the email subject header! Maybe it was a deliberate mistake,give a response but not to the question must be learning from mps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzMosiz Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Gotta love those Random Auto Replies!! I expect the recipient of your email was out looking at gaffs in Oxford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount99 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Absolutely fantastic! Get it posted on the C4 forum to show them up for the complete buffons they are: http://community.channel4.com/groupee/foru...rm/f/6026044741 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzMosiz Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Holy Moly I got the same reply - absolute dickheads! Thanks for your email <withheld>. In Selling Houses homeowners pay between one and two percent of the value of their properties towards the makeover of the house. In this case it was roughly one and half per cent, £3,000, which covered all the materials, supplies and basic labour for the makeover. The design and some specialist labour is provided by the production company to facilitate participation in the programme by potential vendors. I** W**** Channel 4 Viewer Enquiries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
right_freds_dead Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 its pretty sallow stuff from what should be a blue chip channel. muffins.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzMosiz Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 its pretty sallow stuff from what should be a blue chip channel. muffins.... Just shows they are a property spin machine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddyboy Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) I** W**** Channel 4 Viewer Enquiries Why did you asterix Ima W@nka? TB Edited June 1, 2006 by teddyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
right_freds_dead Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 yes ozzmosiz but WHY are C4 so vested is the question...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Darker Law Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I just remembered I emailed them after that programme too. I haven't had a response (yet). I'll follow it up and let you know how I get on. If I get a reply like those above, I'll be making a complaint. My initial email was worded as an enquiry, rather than a complaint. NDL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
right_freds_dead Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 good luck with your complaint. if you didnt know already. tv is no longer regulated. its up for grabs by the people with the money. they tell you what to think now. so shut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I comaplined to Offcom and C4. Haven't got a reply from either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bart of Darkness Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 its up for grabs by the people with the money.they tell you what to think now. Jeremy Isaacs would be spinning in his grave if he weren't still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
right_freds_dead Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 yes. same for any new complaints to OFFWAT. ICSTIS. ITC and EnergyWatch gentlemen. all your base are belong to us...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzMosiz Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Why did you asterix Ima W@nka? TB Good one!! yes ozzmosiz but WHY are C4 so vested is the question...??? Good question!! Management loaded up with BTLs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bart of Darkness Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I made a complaint to OFFTWAT about poor service I received from an escort agency, they just laughed and said that they'd release the pictures onto the Internet if I didn't shut up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 (edited) So you're saying Ofcom doesn't regulate programs transmitted? Why have they links on their website? http://www.ofcom.org.uk/complain/progs/spe.../?itemid=286480 Who's the media watchdog then? Am I being really stupid? Should I shut up now? Edited June 2, 2006 by Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzMosiz Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Send a copy to a media watchdog perhaps? Any mail address for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 It is a response I would expect from C4. I hold them in even lower regard than the BBC. Good effort though FF for challenging them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzMosiz Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Well a few weeks back I complained about the reply bearing no relation to my original complaint, and they have responded: Many thanks for your email regarding WHERE BEST TO INVEST. Firstly let me apologise for the inaccurate response to your original email. We were sorry to read that you felt the programme was 'ramping an already obscene market for the rich'. I must point out, however, that property investment is no longer a business purely for the rich. People from all walks of life decide to give up their jobs to pursue it as a career. Indeed, this programme was not aimed at the rich, who do not need to worry about hunting good deals, but ordinary people who might wish to invest for their futures. Nonetheless I have made a log of your comments and passed them on to the producers so that they are aware of how you feel. Once again, many thanks for taking the time to contact us. We value all our viewers' feedback be it negative or positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saving For a Space Ship Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Well a few weeks back I complained about the reply bearing no relation to my original complaint, and they have responded: Many thanks for your email regarding WHERE BEST TO INVEST. Firstly let me apologise for the inaccurate response to your original email. We were sorry to read that you felt the programme was 'ramping an already obscene market for the rich'. I must point out, however, that property investment is no longer a business purely for the rich. People from all walks of life decide to give up their jobs to pursue it as a career. Indeed, this programme was not aimed at the rich, who do not need to worry about hunting good deals, but ordinary people who might wish to invest for their futures. Nonetheless I have made a log of your comments and passed them on to the producers so that they are aware of how you feel. Once again, many thanks for taking the time to contact us. We value all our viewers' feedback be it negative or positive. Thanks for the update. Don't you just love it when they just pass your complaint onto the swines you are complaining about, acting like its some kind of positive action :angry: Cue image of producers of the Muppet Show with Kirstie the Frog & Miss Phillie laughing while binning your complaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I got a reply from Ofcom, and they have written to channel 4 regarding my complaint. They found that there was no wrong doing on their behalf, and they are taking it no further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Crash Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Ask the FSA the same question and copy it to Channel 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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