[ViridianFan]

Why should we stop complaining-BBC News is UK Channel not an American Channel.

Really, it is a UK-based international channel (with UK opt-outs). And it's not like they've suddenly moved everything to America - these new presenters are largely covering the UK overnight period, when there are negligible UK viewers watching, but during some of the peak periods in US viewership of the channel. And, even then, the amount of US-based output the UK viewer is getting is roughly the same as they were around 2008.

As an aside, I do very much note the irony that the members complaining most about the lack of UK content are also the ones complaining most about the BBC's attempts to build extra revenue streams that would allow them to produce extra domestic news content

I have not got any complaints about the BBC looking at different funding streams trying to make sure they can squeeze every last penny out of the content they produce. To be blunt they would be stupid not to do this. 

What I protest to is having a service which is not on a par with what we had before. There is no way anyone could say in all seriousness that people in the UK are getting the same service as they were with the old channel especially in relation to the content. Despite what some members think i do understand the financial difficulties the BBC is in but it feels very much as if the focus is going on appealing the American market. Whenever I turn on it now seems to be a talking head of sort giving opinion. 

I know some have said that there are still the network bulletins but there is not the time in these to have MPs questioned at depth, or look in details at stories. These single item opt out streams idten feel like they padding time where other stories could be covered. 

I have contemplated putting this bit but I’ve decided I will. It’s really starting to spoil the enjoyment I get from this group some of the sarcastic replies and uncalled for comments.  I was under the impression that this was a place we could share our opinion. Just because something has happened doesn’t mean you have to stop holding that opinion. I’m well aware of finding cuts and the reasons for changes it doesn’t mean I have to like it but it feels like some people believe their opinions to be the definitive opinion. Maybe it’s down to me having an awful week but some of the comments just seem rude. I’ve enjoyed this forum but it seems to nave not having s good effect on me atm