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BBC removes trans charities from support page

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teawamutu · 10/07/2020 18:47

From Penis News, but hopefully this link won't give them revenues:

<a class="break-all" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200710172219/www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/07/10/bbc-gender-identity-support-mermaids-lgbt-transgender-non-binary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">web.archive.org/web/20200710172219/www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/07/10/bbc-gender-identity-support-mermaids-lgbt-transgender-non-binary/

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 27/07/2020 20:41

Wasn't it the BBC which showed a video about a transgender boy called Leo?

They will be showing "First Day" soon on CBBC
worldscreen.com/tvkids/cbbc-picks-up-live-action-drama-about-transgender-teen/

FloralBunting · 27/07/2020 20:37

Warm, warm happy feels.

I'm trying to guess whether the Twitter strike thing will make them frustrated at not being able to immediately whack out a petulant whinge, or if any of them welcome the space to think up something with more class?

🤣😂🤣

I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Class? Pahahaha.

ThePurported · 27/07/2020 20:33

Wasn't it the BBC which showed a video about a transgender boy called Leo?

Yes, on CBBC.
With an appearance by Polly Carmichael from Tavistock.

DialSquare · 27/07/2020 20:30

@ScrimpshawTheSecond

The BBC would not remove Mermaids from that page just because of 'complaints'. They're used to getting complaints from all quarters, for any number of things. There must be a pretty bloody good reason to take that action.
Agree with this. They're not not usually bothered about being impartial. Must be more to it.
nepeta · 27/07/2020 20:27

Wasn't it the BBC which showed a video about a transgender boy called Leo? The one in which male and female people are depicted coming from an assembly line as pink and blue dolls, but some pink dolls have blue brains and some blue dolls have pink brains?

Seeing that was when I first realised that the trans ideology was deeply retrogressive and was going to be very bad for the rights of natal women.

PronounssheRa · 27/07/2020 20:15

There will I suspect at some point be a 'scandal' reported around mermaids.

Kids company but much much worse.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 27/07/2020 20:08

I'm looking forward to Pink News.

CaveMum · 27/07/2020 19:59

Such a shame they’re on Twitter Strike 😂 They must be spontaneously combusting over at Mermaids HQ right now 😂😂😂

Datun · 27/07/2020 19:58

@Siablue

This is brilliant! I think that people are now realising that Mermaids are a controversial charity and they can defend this easily. Who would want their child to be treated by a doctor who had been struck off ?
Who indeed.

However convinced you may be, realising that they advocate for doctors who are suspended, will bring you to a shuddering halt.

picklemewalnuts · 27/07/2020 19:56

"Where the BBC goes others follow, so would anticipate other news organisations following suite. Plus would anticipate a rethink in funding bodies such as Comic Relief and Children in Need. "

This. This is big. Cut off the money.

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 27/07/2020 19:55

For reference:

Original Gender identity page
archive.li/O7EYt

Binterested · 27/07/2020 19:52

Gosh that’s good. I look forward to Ben Hunte’s thoughtful and neutral report on this story ....

BoggledBudgie · 27/07/2020 19:51

GrinGrinGrin

Ereshkigalangcleg · 27/07/2020 19:48

BBC News journalist tweets it, not sure that counts.

Thanks Scrimpshaw

ScrimpshawTheSecond · 27/07/2020 19:47

The BBC would not remove Mermaids from that page just because of 'complaints'. They're used to getting complaints from all quarters, for any number of things. There must be a pretty bloody good reason to take that action.

truthisarevolutionaryact · 27/07/2020 19:38

Good news. This is something that all parents can quote to all those clueless headteachers welcoming these toxic organisations into schools.

ScrimpshawTheSecond · 27/07/2020 19:33

@Ereshkigalangcleg

Great work BBC. Now report on it, please.
BBC News journalist tweets it, not sure that counts.
BBC removes trans charities from support page
Wolfgirrl · 27/07/2020 19:32

No longer on twitter, if Mermaids do respond I would be v grateful if it could be posted here

Cuntysnark · 27/07/2020 19:32

I wonder if the foxy QC will be commenting...

Wolfgirrl · 27/07/2020 19:32

Hooray 🎉 a small but significant victory! I wonder what triggered it?

happydappy2 · 27/07/2020 19:28

Its really not a good look, promoting the sterilisation of children is it.....Mermaids days are numbered.

CaveMum · 27/07/2020 19:19

To borrow from Dr Jane Clare Jones - “It’s moving! Keep pulling!”

ScrimpshawTheSecond · 27/07/2020 19:18

We'll know when the corner has been turned.... Kier Starmer will suddenly have an opinion

Grin

Oh, yep.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 27/07/2020 19:17

Great work BBC. Now report on it, please.

Tootsweets23 · 27/07/2020 19:17

Well done auntie. Was inevitable really, bbc news couldn't be covering the Tavistock situation or various upcoming court cases while another part of the BBC is recommending a charity promoting one side in these cases. Where the BBC goes others follow, so would anticipate other news organisations following suite. Plus would anticipate a rethink in funding bodies such as Comic Relief and Children in Need.

Shhh is that the sound of the UK gravy train coming to an end? They'll now have to rely on US tech companies until the lawsuits mean they abandon them too...