kevip6 Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Just seen this on PistonHeads and thought it was crazy!! http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=26670 what a load of PC rubbish, this is a direct quote from the article The rules say you can't refer to speeds over 70mph or "demonstrate power, acceleration, handling characteristics etc except in a clear context of safety. Any references to such characteristics must not imply excitement or competitiveness." Anyone else think this is nuts?? Quote
langy Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Yes it's nuts. It's still on at the local cinema though Quote
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 A real shame, even looks to be quite a good car, must get a test drive soon. Quote
Captain Colonial Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Yep, not surprised. America, which is the true and schizophrenic Nanny State (graphic violence and swearing on TV = OK, bare female breasts on TV = moral outrage), gets around this ban with the utter BS disclaimer in car adverts of "Closed course. Professional driver. Do not attempt yourself." Yeah, right - but it absolves them from blame. Coming to a telly near you soon. Quote
Norman Verona Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 The advertising rules as described above are not new, they've been in existence for some years now. So, we mustn't smoke (I stopped about 12 years ago) We mustn't drink (drinkaware says we must be responsible) We mustn't gamble (is it gambleaware) We mustn't drive for enjoyment (everyone says so except us) We shouldn't play contact sport in case we get a stubbed toe How are we supposed to get our kicks. No wonder we have suicide bombers Quote
pistonbroke Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 How are we supposed to get our kicks. Try Route 66 Quote
Norman Verona Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 I did but there's not much of it left. Quote
JustCallMeMac Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 The advertising rules as described above are not new, they've been in existence for some years now. So, we mustn't smoke (I stopped about 12 years ago) We mustn't drink (drinkaware says we must be responsible) We mustn't gamble (is it gambleaware) We mustn't drive for enjoyment (everyone says so except us) We shouldn't play contact sport in case we get a stubbed toe How are we supposed to get our kicks. No wonder we have suicide bombers Classic Norm!! Quote
Fat Albert Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 I went to the ASA web site and note, without irony, that there is no facility to complain about ASA decisions on line! I have therefore drafted a letter requesting the identities of the individuals who sat on the adjudicating panel for the GT86 complaint so that I can write to them individually in order to make clear to them as individuals the consequences of treating the public with this level of condescension, especially from a non accountable quango. I have further asked for the affiliations of those individuals with non governmental organisations to made public so we, the tax payer, can make an appropriate judgement about the bias of those selected by the ASA to censor what the public can view and whether or not the organisation itself remains fit for purpose. If as I expect, they respond with a refusal, I will generate Freedom of Information Act requests, not just on the points requested but also for all paper & electronic correspondence by those contributing to this judgement. PS What's the betting that they're all open toed sandal wearing eco-fundies who read the Grauniad and donate to Greenpeace and/or the WWF Quote
Norman Verona Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 FA, but, an ad like that may corrupt our young children. They may think you can get some fun out of driving a car. Best keep them safe as there seem to be a lot of TV presenters who care about them. Quote
langy Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 A real shame, even looks to be quite a good car, must get a test drive soon. I had a go in one on Car Limits day a few weeks ago at North Weald airfield (in exchange for the owner to have a go in my Exige). I thought it's a good car, well balanced, (unsure of flappy paddle gearbox though), I could quite easily see ity being a good balance between everday run about and occasional spirited drive. Would think about one for a replacement to my tintop, but I don't need another 'fun' car. Quote
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 I had a go in one on Car Limits day a few weeks ago at North Weald airfield (in exchange for the owner to have a go in my Exige). I thought it's a good car, well balanced, (unsure of flappy paddle gearbox though), I could quite easily see ity being a good balance between everday run about and occasional spirited drive. Would think about one for a replacement to my tintop, but I don't need another 'fun' car. Interesting feedback, Thanks Langy Quote
kevip6 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Posted November 20, 2012 I could quite easily see ity being a good balance between everday run about and occasional spirited drive. Would think about one for a replacement to my tintop, but I don't need another 'fun' car. I hope that's not an advert for the car otherwise you could get yourself in serious trouble. Cars aren't allowed to be fun. They should be safe and practical. Quote
SootySport Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 I've had a Toyota, and I agree they are boring. Quote
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