Why do we need a classification agency to classify material that has already been classified?
If I sound repetitive... it's coz that's exactly what it is... SILLY!
A computer game rated 15+ by an international standard in the "country of production" must be "re-classified" in South Africa again before it can be allowed into the country?
Sounds like a waste of resources.
I don't mean to be funny... but why can't it be reactive instead? Establish a pool of trusted standards and sources and then you can absolve those from classification. Like PEGI for games and IMDB for movies.
And if someone complains... THEN get a panel to examine the material. Kinda like the ASA (advertising standards authority). They are very consistent and the average complaints they receive ARE SO LOW. a number as low as SEVEN COMPLAINTS is high enough to warrant an investigation... and decisions are made and implemented within days.
Just seems like a complete waste of resources to pretend to do work that others have already done... and then just put your sticker over theirs. Seems like a waste of stickers...
