Press release: Government, don’t touch us on our podcasters, even if they are vulgar, crass and childish
The extremely popular podcaster MacG asked some very vulgar and crass questions to a celebrity in an interview. Government wants to step in and protect us from such dross. FSU SA says society can handle this stuff; government must not circumscribe our vibrant podcasting industry. Government can easily decide that podcasts by serious analysts criticising government policy should receive its attentions.
How about some chill from government for MacG
Crassness and vulgarity on podcasts can be condemned by anyone and everyone in society but perspective is important – our society has many deeply troubling issues to confront. Losing it over a celebrity podcaster’s poor taste and crass utterances is a waste of energy. Nicholas Lorimer writes about this storm in a teacup and, additionally, voices grave concern that government will step in and regulate our free speech.