I can't see the management of Channel 10 self censoring their predatory, self serving sleaze. They probably need the money for their next P&O cruize.

Thanks to Bill for pointing out the hypocrisy of Channel 10 in setting up the conditions in which such sex scandals are likely to take place then expressing its innocent wide-eyed disapproval of such behaviour.

And to all those arguing that those who dislike BB should just turn it off, please remember that it is sending out a signal of what is considered acceptable behaviour. I really don't want to see our culture shaped in BB's likeness. The spate of rugby league scandals last year, plus the current Diane Brimble case all remind me that certain sorts of Aussie men really think women are nothing more than sex objects (and some women lack the self-worth to insist on better treatment). Big Brother just adds to that point of view. I heartily agree with the Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Pru Goward, that this program should be taken off air.

Bill,
Are you trying to tell me that you are willing to tell me what I can and can't watch? are you limiting my rights as an Australian Citizen?

I am NOT from another western country, nor do I want to be. I have my own freedoms and liberties in THIS country and I do not want to be treated as though I have no brain and can't decide for myself.

Why is it right wing conservatives like to tell me (and my fellow Australians) what I can do, watch, say or learn? I think the words freedom of information and Adult should mean something.

Some reporters and people replying to Blogs on other online forums and newspapers believe that we are "teaching the younger generation on how to sexually harrass people". I believe that they are wrong.

Can you really teach someone to sexually harrass another human being or is it inbuilt or a reaction to peer pressure? Wether this was publicised or not, humans being humans still have the capability to treat people with disrespect.

So in a nut shell Bill, don't tell me or the Australian public what we can or can't watch, we have a mind of our own. We have morals and are quite capable of making our own minds up as to what we would like to watch. As for our children? Parents have a brain and morals too.

So Bill, turn off your television or go to another channel rather than dictating to us what is right or wrong.

Clare, the 'sends out a signal' argument doesn't wash. Did you get a signal that BB behaviour is OK? I didn't. Neither did my teenage daughter. If you got such a signal, did you accept it? Apparently not, you have more class than that. The 'impressionable young minds' argument? That is what parents are for. If parents can't help their children deal with 'signals' from TV and other sources then they are already in so much trouble that whether one TV show is on air or not is not going to help them.

After reading some of the new comments made whilst composing my reply, I noticed something that I neglected to mention earlier.

I despise anyone who harrasses someone sexually or not. If these people have done the wrong thing, then they should pay. But Bill you are helping to sensationalise the issue! Asking Politicians and "family" groups to jump up and down and "get it off the air" is making the issue worse!

Come on Bill and all you small minded people, this is the 21st Century. Kids are not dumb and neither are adults, so stop treating us like were in 1940's Europe!

In my opinion, we all have a right to make up our own minds to issues that we are faced with, or are you trying to shelter us from the 'big wide world'? Wake up! when were sheltered, were not prepared!

For all the people that reply, how many don't? Do you think that every person that doesn't reply is a supporter of your cause? Check the ratings or Big Brother and other "risky" programs. Did you jump up and down about Brokeback Mountain too?

If you want to live in a sheltered world that is YOUR decision, don't take ours away from us.

I can't believe Channel 10 has run another season of Big Brother. Not only is it boring drivel that poses as viewable television, it presents 'anything-goes' as legitimate, socially acceptable behaviour. I always vote with the remote and only comment now because Channel 10 needs to realize that a lot of Australians actually have standards which are offended with shows and ads of the calibre of Big Brother.

Channel 10 - not only is it time to take Big Brother off and never allow it to return, its also time you became accountable for what you air, especially your late night ads. Also don't get too upset with all the criticism, as what can you expect when you produce television that is pornographic - soft or otherwise? You've no doubt achieved one thing - ratings are up with this latest publicity! or am I just being cynical?