backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion list
backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk is a discussion list for anyone keen to build interesting new prototypes or proofs of concept with BBC content.
Membership of the list is open to anyone who is keen to innovate using bbc.co.uk content - whether they work for the BBC or not. It's a proper discussion list, as in you can post as well as read. [Gentle Plea: please be gentle with the BBC staff on the list - they suffer enough already.]
The list's House Rules are simple: Be Nice To Each Other and Don't Break The Law. If you are rude or spam the list then you'll be taken off.
Finally, remember that the noise is the signal. You can't post too much. Deploy filters.
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