Summary
Someone took a BCTV-produced candidate interview, altered it for humor, and posted it on Facebook as a political ad — the first time a station program has been altered this way. The board discussed remedies, including a letter from town counsel and reporting the ad to platforms, since litigation is likely too expensive.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Enforcement options are limited because legal action against violators would be too costly for the station.
Candidates and the station benefit if stronger policies and watermarks prevent misuse of their content.
The candidate whose interview was altered was targeted in a degrading, unauthorized political ad.
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