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"BBC ageism"? How dramatic can we get? I'm sure there are more efficient and effective ways of providing people with information today. Memories are wonderful but let's not let our sentiment turn into outrage over turning off an outdated service that is no longer needed.

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It's a tongue in cheek joke based on a number of BBC ageism scandals that have erupted over the past couple of years.

https://www.google.com/search?q=bbc+ageism+tribunal

Thanks, that puts it into perspective for me.

I think even without that context it ought to have been clear that the entire message is written to be humourous - not having a dig at you, maybe English isn't your first language or maybe you just have a different sense of humour to me, just saying that this was designed to be funny to all, not to those who spot the in-joke.

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