Anyone watching Mosley on the Inquiry?

[Stedman]

URGH. *Shudder*

"My little party"

"Total enthusiasts, into it more than I will ever be"

"[they] Do this all the time"




It is pretty funny to watch though, an old man talking about kinky sex he has had that's been plastered everywhere by the press, like it's 'normal'

[Blue Cat]

Although I did like his comment about Paul Dacre of the Daily Mail

"Mr Dacre says I was guilty of unimaginable depravity, which reflects badly on his imagination"

But however you judge his private life, he is very well-spoken and knowledgeable and he is making some good points about the press.

[aberdeeneuan]

Reading the live text. I may not like the guy, nor all the things he's done, and he's certainly not impartial, but he's definitely entertaining.

[Stedman]

Agree with both your comments! The Daily Mail one made me chuckle quite a bit

[gtdc]

Very bored with this enquiry. With the exception of Milly Dowler's parents it's just a load of diddums from people who rely entirely on the public/publicity for their lives. Moaning because they didn't have the nouse to change their phone PIN or because the press follow them is just so tired. Sienna Miller went on as if she'd even exist if she hadn't fked Jude Law.

[MX7]

gtdc said:

Very bored with this enquiry. With the exception of Milly Dowler's parents it's just a load of diddums from people who rely entirely on the public/publicity for their lives. Moaning because they didn't have the nouse to change their phone PIN or because the press follow them is just so tired.

That's like saying that you deserve to be burgled if you don't lock your door.

There are plenty of celebities who only exist because of media attention, but that doesn't mean that everyone is entitled to privacy if they seek it.

[gtdc]

MX7 said:

That's like saying that you deserve to be burgled if you don't lock your door.

But...but, but... you do.

[MX7]

gtdc said:

MX7 said:

That's like saying that you deserve to be burgled if you don't lock your door.

But...but, but... you do.

Are you from Yorkshire?!

[Blue Cat]

gtdc said:

Very bored with this enquiry. With the exception of Milly Dowler's parents it's just a load of diddums from people who rely entirely on the public/publicity for their lives. Moaning because they didn't have the nouse to change their phone PIN or because the press follow them is just so tired. Sienna Miller went on as if she'd even exist if she hadn't fked Jude Law.

I already posted this beofre but seeing your comment, i think it's worth saying again

Did you see the interview with Diana Watson's parents, their son was driven to suicide and was found dead holding press cuttings about his sister's murder. These people are just like you and me so this could happen to you, they were not looking for fame or publicity

Also I would recommend reading the actual witness statements - which can be found on line - to get a true picture of what the press are submitting people to and not just the famous ones. You might not have much time for Hugh Grant, but does that mean that his child's grandmother should be chased and bullied by the press - that's not the type of free press I want

[gtdc]

I read that earlier. A true classic.

Thinking about it, how long have we all been shredding sensitive stuff and not putting it in the bin? Years. How long have we had voicemail PINS? Years. How these slebs haven't worked it out is beyond me.

[joe_90]

gtdc said:

I read that earlier. A true classic.

Thinking about it, how long have we all been shredding sensitive stuff and not putting it in the bin? Years. How long have we had voicemail PINS? Years. How these slebs haven't worked it out is beyond me.

I would think they got the pins

[scenario8]

Well the law states they (celebrities) do not have to (use/repeatedly change their mobile phone answerphone PIN).

I think you are also missing the point as to the lengths of harrassment the media will go to. You also perhaps do not care for how much is written with next to no basis on fact, or is twisted beyond recognition but is reported as fact.

I have a personal experience as to the lengths the media will go to to produce a story unrecongisable from the actual events. It was unnecessary, of no public interest and was widely distressing to the ordinary people (perhaps people such as yourself) caught up in the circus. I hope you are never caught up in such an event. Or your family.

The current regulatory bodies and the legislation intended to protect citizens from the mercy of the media are inept. With luck this inquiry will help remedy that. If it means I may not get to see a photo of JK Rowling in her bathing suit that is a price I am happy to pay.

[andy-xr]

No, but I did watch Sienna Miller. Gorgeous as ever, forgivable nostrils

[Randy Winkman]

I think it'll be really interesting if we get to hear about how much the Government and police have been involved.

[paddyhasneeds]

Max Mosley said:

"The problem is that if you could breach privacy merely because you disapproved of what someone was doing or it was not to your taste well then we'd be all over the place,"

He has a point.

[audidoody]

Yet we all know if Paul Dacre's private life was scrutinised and made public the howls of protest and outrageous indignation would be deafening.

[anonymous-user]

paddyhasneeds said:

Max Mosley said:

"The problem is that if you could breach privacy merely because you disapproved of what someone was doing or it was not to your taste well then we'd be all over the place,"

He has a point.

That might be a good point but he is not the one to make it. The head of a (once) respected worldwide body should be expected to have high standards in his professional and personal life, and not to get involved in arguably racist and certainly depraved events.

He deserved everything he got and more IMO (except for the damages). Why the european Courts and this enquiry give him more time to air his self-serving rantings is beyond me.

I can't help thinking that his purpose is driven more by his guilt about his son than any high principles (as if!) he holds.

[Norfolkit]

You have to admire Max for his chutzpah. Must have been unbelievably embarrassing to be outed like that but he's taken it on the chin and not hidden away.

[Marf]

REALIST123 said:

That might be a good point but he is not the one to make it. The head of a (once) respected worldwide body should be expected to have high standards in his professional and personal life, and not to get involved in arguably racist and certainly depraved events.

You mean the arguably racist acts the NOTW sting op tried to make him carry out, but he didnt?? Or are you plucking sh-t out of your arse like the tabloid press?

[Norfolkit]

REALIST123 said:

That might be a good point but he is not the one to make it. The head of a (once) respected worldwide body should be expected to have high standards in his professional and personal life, and not to get involved in arguably racist and certainly depraved events.

He deserved everything he got and more IMO (except for the damages). Why the european Courts and this enquiry give him more time to air his self-serving rantings is beyond me.

I can't help thinking that his purpose is driven more by his guilt about his son than any high principles (as if!) he holds.

'Certainly depraved events' Says who?
As far as I am aware no laws were being broken.
As far as I am aware all involved were consenting adults.
As far as I am aware there was no coercion involved.

On what basis depraved, not your cup of tea (bad phrase to use under the circumstances) maybe but depraved? One man's perversion is another man's good night out, if it's legal can it be depraved?