Over the last few days there has been a lot of discussion about the Broadcasting Commission's ban on all 'daggering' and bleeped songs from the airwaves.

The artistes have branded the commission's stance extreme, while members of the public are praising the decision. THE STAR welcomes the move by the commission to ensure that wholesome and clean lyrics are played across the airwaves, and we think this is a stance that should have been enforced long ago.

At the same time, many questions are being raised about the decision and how this will impact other genres of music. Since 'daggering' speaks to the act of rough sex, does that mean that all songs that make reference to the act, even if it is not dancehall, are being banned too? And what will happen to advertisements that make reference to daggering or use the lyrics of popular songs in order to sell their products? Will they be censored as well?

Concerns

THE STAR hopes that the commission has taken into consideration the full extent of its decision on the future of radio and television, and that it will implement measures or clarify the concerns that now exist.

Some clarification will ensure that the broadcasting commission's latest stance does not become a means of censoring dancehall music.