Keep it short and sweet: if you're sending us an email comment then try and keep it short - no more than 200 words - if you can. (For video comments, try to say what you have to say in 60 seconds, and keep your video files smaller than 5MB. If you just have to say more - well, break it up into smaller pieces.)

Watch Your Language: please try to keep it clean, and avoid using swear words or bad language. After all, you want as many people to hear what you have to say about TV as possible.

Personal Attacks: we want you to complain and criticise the TV programmes you watch. But we don't want personal attacks. So try and avoid saying anything about someone (whether you know them or not!) that might offend them or just isn't true. If you do attack someone unfairly then we are unlikely to feature your comment on ThinkTV. (In video comments, also make sure that no music, video or TV footage is playing in the background. And keep an eye out for posters, clothing, etc that feature your favourite designer brands. For copyright reasons, comments including any of these are unlikely to feature them on ThinkTV.)

Stick to the Format: For email comments, just use the box provided on our form. (For video comments, save your files as .avi or QuickTime files. MPEG's are also OK. Please do NOT send in video emails. And take your time choosing the right video compressor to find the best balance between quality and size - 160 x 120 pixels is large enough, image-wise. But don't click the 'no compression' option as this will make your file massive.)

Make it Watchable (video comments only): no-one likes watching glare, so try and avoid reflective surfaces (mirrors, white walls), strobing and bright lights in the background in your video comments. Sound is usually much clearer than pictures so make sure there's no background noise (music, voices, the hoover!) - we want to hear what you have to say! Try not to hold your microphone too close to your mouth as this can create static (and record your heavy breathing!) - use an external mike if you can. If we can't figure out what you're saying then we won't be able to use it.

But remember, we're not looking for perfect, polished performances. Sure, figure out what you want to say but don't waste too much time practising it - just say it, save it and send it.

Tune In. Turn On. Speak Out.

Welcome to ThinkTV.

Do you... Love TV? Hate TV?

Are you fed up with what you get on your TV? Or do you think it's great?

Want to get it off your chest? Want to tell broadcasters just where they're going wrong?

ThinkTV is the new website which gives you the chance to tell us what you really think about what's on your telly — on any channel. If you just can't believe what you've just watched, just have to tell someone how great TV is or have a real problem with what all those TV bosses serve up as 'programmes', then ThinkTV is THE PLACE for you.

Want to get involved, want to have your say? Well, here's how:

ThinkTV is all about television. So we want your thoughts, criticisms, praises, reactions, opinions, complaints, applause, views... whatever on ANYTHING on British TV. So that's the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky, cable, satellite and digital TV. It could be about your favourite programme or a show you hate; an advert; the news; when programmes are put on; how issues are covered, what's not on... or just something that you've watched that you want to talk about and get off your chest.

Please note: ThinkTV is not a fan site. It's all about what you think of TV.

How do I say it?

You can make your comment by:

• Creating and submitting a short webcam piece to ThinkTV
• Send a text comment using our special email form
• Take part in any webchats, interviews or events that we may run

Where can I say it?

If you're lucky enough to have a webcam kit or a computer that's hooked up to the Internet at home, work or college... fantastic! Just follow our tips and send us your video or email comment NOW!

If you live in Liverpool, but you haven't got a webcam kit or a computer with Internet access, don't worry. ThinkTV has teamed up with Learn Direct in Liverpool and equipped 7 Learn Direct centres around the city with webcam technology so that anyone in Liverpool can send us their TV views. And it's all free.

Click here to find your nearest Learn Direct centre to find out how to say it, save it and send it to ThinkTV.

How else can you have your say?

Besides telling us what you think of TV on ThinkTV you can also contact the broadcaster responsible or go direct to the regulator:

BBC

You can write with your comments on any programme shown on any BBC TV channel or about anything the BBC does to:

BBC Information
PO Box 1922
Glasgow
G2 3WT
Tel: 0870 010 0222
Minicom: 0870 010 0212
Ceefax: Page 695
Web: www.bbc.co.uk/info
(you can submit comments online via their comments form)

You can also send your comments to the BBC's Points of View or post a message on their message board

Email: pov@bbc.co.uk or post your comment on their message board.

If you've a serious complaint to make like an invasion of privacy, inaccuracy of injustice then contact the BBC's Programmes Complaints Unit. You have to put it in writing and send it to:

Fraser Steel
Broadcasting House
London
W1A 1AA

The BBC publishes a monthly summary report of viewers' comments and complaints.

ITV

For general enquiries contact the ITV Duty Office between 9.30am to 6.00pm, Mon-Fri at:
ITV Network Centre
200 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8HF
Tel: 0870 600 6766
Fax: 020 7843 8158
Web: www.itv.co.uk

Alternatively, contact your local ITV company. For contact details go to the ITV website at www.itv.co.uk and click on the 'Regions'.

Channel 4

You can write with your comments on any programme shown on any Channel 4 channel or about anything that Channel 4 does by contacting Viewers Enquiries at:

Channel 4 Television
124 Horseferry Road
London SW1P 2TX
Tel: 020 7306 8333
Fax: 020 7306 8347
Web: www.channel4.com

They are open 24 hours a day, staffed from 9am - 9pm weekdays. 10am - 9pm Saturdays and 10am - 6pm on Sundays. Outside these hours, you can leave your message on Channel 4's answerphone.

Channel 5

If you want to make a comment or complaint on anything shown on Channel 5 then contact the Duty Office from 9.00am — 9.00pm, Mon-Fri and 10.30am — 7.00pm at weekends:
Duty Office
Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd
22 Long Acre
London
WC2E 9LY
Tel: 0845 705 0505
Web: www.channel5.co.uk and click on '5 info'.

BSkyB

If you want to make a comment or complaint on anything by BSkyB then contact:
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc
6 Centaurs Business Park
Grant Way
Isleworth
Middlesex
TW7 5QD
Tel: 0870 240 3000
Web: www.sky.com

You can also contact BSkyB using their online feedback form.

Ofcom

If you're not satisfied with complaining to the broadcaster, then try the regulator. Ofcom which handles complaints about programmes on ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, and digital, satellite and cable TV. Contact:

Ofcom Contact Centre
Riverside House
2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
Tel: 020 7981 3040
or
0845 456 3000
Web: www.ofcom.org.uk

The ITC publishes monthly bulletins of viewers Programme and Advertising and complaints and their adjudications at: www.ofcom.org.uk and click on 'find a document'.