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Frances Barber Under Attack From TRAs

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ScreamingMeMe · 18/07/2021 23:02

Looks like they are unhappy with her because she supports JK Rowling. Some little arsehole has contacted the theatre she is currently working at, to try and get her sacked.

She is not having it. Another strong, formidable woman.

twitter.com/francesbarber13/status/1416844763500777476?s=20

Frances Barber Under Attack From TRAs
Frances Barber Under Attack From TRAs
Frances Barber Under Attack From TRAs
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nettie434 · 19/07/2021 08:18

@arcof

Why is he calling her racist, out of interest? (Genuine question).
The only thing I can think of is that she called the SNP racist. She has has had so much abuse like this from people who see her as a 'centrist'. She was very critical of Jeremy Corbyn.
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ScreamingMeMe · 19/07/2021 07:43

@Megasausagehead

In the comments there was a screenshot of her responding to someone complaining about islamaphobia. She said something like "stop killing people then"
Ah right 😬 I missed that.
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OldTurtleNewShell · 19/07/2021 07:26

Funny thing. I've got tickets to see Hamlet in August. I saw yesterday that she'd be joining the cast and was thrilled. I've seen her on stage before and she was dynamite. Her and Ian McKellen? 😍
For some reason, it didn't occur to me that TRAs would try get her removed even though I know she's firmly pro-women.
What a bunch of little shits. I hope the theatre stays firm.

Megasausagehead · 19/07/2021 07:04

In the comments there was a screenshot of her responding to someone complaining about islamaphobia. She said something like "stop killing people then"

ValancyRedfern · 19/07/2021 06:40

In the absence of further evidence, I'm assuming he's calling her a racist because people who call women transphobes tend to through racist in there for good measure.

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ScreamingMeMe · 19/07/2021 06:31

@arcof

Why is he calling her racist, out of interest? (Genuine question).
I don't know. He has now locked his account so I can't check what he's on about.
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groundcontroltomontydon · 19/07/2021 06:18

then I joined twitter and saw how many people are willing to semi-publicly inform organisations of possible dissent
I used to work in a uni library where students were able to report other library users by anonymous text - it was very popular (turns out people are very easily offended). I guess this is what happens when you instill a snitch culture and don't teach resilience.
Meanwhile Frances is amazing.

Ekofisk · 19/07/2021 06:06

Someone posted a screenshot of a live chat with a Barclay’s rep, with the response that “we are aware of the Twitter situation and it is being investigated”.

Tables well and truly turned on him.

Fiercestcalm · 19/07/2021 03:11

Thanks for posting, have followed her and posted supportive message for her.

BoreOfWhabylon · 19/07/2021 02:30

Frances is fabulous.

Lots of people now contacting Barclays about their employee Grin

arcof · 19/07/2021 02:22

Why is he calling her racist, out of interest? (Genuine question).

GrimDamnFanjo · 19/07/2021 01:29

Just read the tweets. Frances is marvellous!

beigebrownblue · 19/07/2021 01:13

Barclays Bank.

Loved it this morning Equality and Diversity Commission highlighted the discrimination of middle aged women.

I am one. There are others.

bellabelly · 19/07/2021 01:12

She is fucking marvellous!

JemimaTab · 19/07/2021 01:07

The law is on her side.
This play is with Ian McKellen (he is playing Hamlet, she’s playing Polonius). Someone earlier on Twitter questioned which side of the fence Sir Ian is on because recently he has come up strongly in support of Cashman/Stonewall. She insists that he is pro-women, but I don’t think he’s said as much (publicly at least) himself. So I will be watching that particular space with interest.
But as I said, she has the law on her side.

Gumbomambo · 19/07/2021 01:06

Aces.

PurgatoryOfPotholes · 19/07/2021 01:00

There is an oft-repeated statistic that 1 in 7 citizens of East Germany worked as secret informants for the Stasi.

I used to find it unbelievable, and then I joined twitter and saw how many people are willing to semi-publicly inform organisations of possible dissent.

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 19/07/2021 00:54

Wow she is fabulous and a perfect example of the power of standing up to a wouldbe bully! So wonderful to see the support she is getting.

alkanet · 19/07/2021 00:47

Another entitled little creep who should have been told to go play outside when adults are having a serious conversation. Frances is not pulling her punches with this stain on the duvet.

Wildgarlicpesto · 19/07/2021 00:35

What a silly boy.

"You refuse to accept that....."

You should get those totalitarian tendencies checked out there Jay, they could turn you into a nasty young man if you aren't careful.

Clymene · 19/07/2021 00:35

She's been saying this stuff for years. I'm surprised it's taken the TRAs so long to notice

Mollyollydolly · 19/07/2021 00:28

I love her, she's a volcano. Takes no crap.

FeckTheMagicDragon · 19/07/2021 00:05

You can actually find this guy on LinkedIn, including his job title and his involvement in the LGBTXYZ+ Diversity group. He brings his ‘whole self’ to work. But obviously doesn’t want women to do the same.

Thingybob · 18/07/2021 23:39

Woah the gloves are really off on her Twitter feed

SirSamuelVimes · 18/07/2021 23:38

Wow she's furious. I love it.