X Factor

1. Should Images be mediated/censored or should we have free choice? 
The images shown on programmes such as the X Factor are all relevant to the narrative of show. As this is a family orientated programme, all images are appropriate and therefore there is no need for any images to be mediated/censored. 


2. If we think that Films/TV can have negative impact can the positive impact be as strong? 
The positive impact the X Factor has is that an audience is able to watch someone who has talent become well-known. It gives people of all ages a chance to show their abilities to sing. The negative impact the show has is that people believe now-a-days that it is fixed and that the show is edited to allow people to sound better and to sound worse. The show was created to give people from all walks of life a chance to perform and they still get to do that, therefore I feel the positive impact of the X Factor is as strong. 


3. Do you agree that Film/TV can change a persons behaviour? 
Depending on the film/programme and the age of the viewer, I believe that film/TV can change a persons behaviour. If the film/programme has a lot of violence and drug use in it and doesn't show the full effects of it then I feel that the media is encouraging people to become violent and maybe take drugs, this is because younger people watch a show and believe they can relate to it. If the film/programme is family orientated such as the X Factor then the only outcome when changing someone's behaviour is that they become more confident to express themselves. 


4. Do you think the TV programme should be banned? 
As the people participating on the programme are self selecting, volunteering themselves to be on the show then they have agreed to all terms and conditions suggesting they are willing to be a part of the X Factor. Because of this, they know what to expect in the long run therefore I feel the programme should not be banned for reasons that participants have agreed to the footage on screen and that it is a good, fun family programme.