Friction.TV
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Friction.TV is a UGC issues/debate channel. It is intended as a sort of online "Speaker's Corner". The site was launched in early February after development by a small group of entrepreneurs.
As with YouTube, the site allows unregistered users to view and comment on most (if not all) videos. The site currently allows both text and video responses but apparently technology is in development to allow direct webcam uploads and voice comments.
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[edit] Sparking Debate
Friction.TV works by sparking debates. Anyone with an opinion on virtually any issue can post a video blog of between 30 seconds and 3 minutes to the site. This then sparks others into action: either to agree; to put across a different view; or just to debate the point.
[edit] Censorship
There is no defined editorial policy as the purpose of Friction.TV is to encourage free thinking and expression of personal views. However, the site obviously has to operate within the boundaries of the law, common decency and good taste. As such, any material considered to be in breach of these conditions is taken down.
[edit] Celebrities and Media Personalities
To date there have been contributions from several public figures such as; Boris Johnson, Tommy Sheridan, Nick Griffin and Brian Haw. There have also been videos made by organisations such as ASH, FOREST and the League Against Cruel Sports to name a few.
[edit] Controversy
The contributions from BNP party chairman Nick Griffin on the subjects of racism and grooming have caused some controversy and opened up a debate around freedom of speech versus incitement.
The debate around the impending smoking ban has also inspired some heated debate.
[edit] Selection of Videos
- Friction.TV — Main Site
- Boris Johnson — on Tony Blair
- Tommy Sheridan — on Trident Nuclear Weapons
- Nick Griffin — on Racist Attacks
- FOREST— Against the Smoking Ban
- ASH— In Support of the Smoking Ban
- League Against Cruel Sports — Against Bull Fighting
