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Edinburgh Harry Potter Tour

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Cukku · 07/08/2021 19:21

Ah terrific, they've denounced JK Rowling (to whom they owe their existence) and are donating part of their takings to Scottish Trans Alliance:
"Many of you may be aware of JK Rowling's recent tweets concerning transgender issues. We have been very saddened and dismayed by these and do not condone the views she expressed in any way.
It’s a difficult time to be a Harry Potter fan for many but we sincerely wish JK Rowling’s views not to diminish our appreciation of the books and their messages of inclusion and tolerance."

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OneEpisode · 09/08/2021 13:53

They seem to have competitors, are unlicensed by JKR/publishers/Warner Brothers, and one of their features is not taking bookings or issuing tickets, (which would make it easier not to pay tax?) Surely all JKR fans have to do is use a competitor?

QuimReaper · 09/08/2021 13:44

Oh sorry, it's still there, you just have to scroll.

EightiesRobot · 09/08/2021 13:43

Nope. Still there under 'About'

QuimReaper · 09/08/2021 13:39

Have they taken down the statement? I can't see it on the website.

Jaysmith71 · 09/08/2021 13:36

"Dan Radcliffe has said he would love a part on a HP reboot..."

No reboots. Just more sequels on the Adrian Mole model as Potter sinks into an Updikesque middle-aged mediocrity of disappointment and disillusion.

Could call it, "Radcliffe is Rich"

Naunet · 09/08/2021 13:33

@Viviennemary

Good. Sick to death of Rowlings anti trans stand. It should be made a hate crime.
Dear god, grow up. Honestly, if you think what she said was hate, then you’ve led an exceptionally pampered, spoilt, privileged little life.
Naunet · 09/08/2021 13:28

@Cheshirewife

Sometimes unpleasant people come up with great works.

Spacey is another example. You might not like the person or share their views but you can still enjoy their work.

So a woman who spoke up for women, is comparable to an alleged sex abuser?! Wow, your misogyny is showing.
Pudmyboy · 09/08/2021 13:01

Slight tangent but Dan Radcliffe has said he would love a part on a HP reboot and fancies the roles of Remus or Sirius. The absolute arrogance of him! First I thought I hope JKR is still has influence in any HP casting and doesn't offer him a part, then I thought maybe she could offer him the post of one of the goblins at Gringotts that Harry walks past when he first goes in.

Abhannmor · 09/08/2021 08:14

@Cheshirewife

Sometimes unpleasant people come up with great works.

Spacey is another example. You might not like the person or share their views but you can still enjoy their work.

What is unpleasant about defending women and children's privacy, safety and dignity? Jo writes fantasy but she doesn't have to believe it. And neither do the rest of us. Such nauseating hypocrisy from these parasites, leeching off her work. Angry
MsTSwift · 09/08/2021 08:11

Those deeply average actors that owe all their success to her yet stabbed her in the back (Daniel thingy soppy Emma and the dreadful posh one) can all sod off too.

Datun · 09/08/2021 07:54

If she's loath to affect someone's livelihood, she could just ask them to substantiate their claims, or stop making them. I'm sure many of these people haven't actually read what she wrote.

LazyViper · 09/08/2021 00:47

I know she probably doesn’t want the hassle, and frankly I need the next Strike/Ellacott book, but MY GOD this sort of thing makes me long to see her flex her bank account and hire a razor sharp QC to shut all these parasites down.

And the handwringing ungrateful Harry Potter actors can sod off as well.

Rhannion · 08/08/2021 23:24

@Cailleach1

So, it is cash in hand.
It would appear so...!
Cailleach1 · 08/08/2021 22:03

So, it is cash in hand.

Cailleach1 · 08/08/2021 21:59

@Gingerkittykat

Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour in Edinburgh designed for Harry Potter fans! You'll discover magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit places where JK Rowling wrote the books and even learn a spell or two along the way

Hypocrites!

Are they not also lying? If they pretend Diagon Alley is a particular place, even though the author says it is not, aren't they just making things up?

What else are they misrepresenting on the tour?

Apart from being unscrupulous hypocrites.

Rhannion · 08/08/2021 21:43

Perhaps a few emails to their manager might “ educate “ them on what JK did say and not just their take on it. They seem to be a “free “ tour working on “tips” or a private tour which is paid for.

Rhannion · 08/08/2021 21:38

Might just say, in a loud voice, next time I pass them in the street “ are you the company that hates JK Rowling?”

RufustheBadgeringReindeer · 08/08/2021 21:36

I've yet to see evidence of anyone capable of actual thought being able to back this up. Perhaps you'll be the first

Do not hold your breath…ive been waiting ages

StrangeLookingParasite · 08/08/2021 21:32

@Viviennemary

Good. Sick to death of Rowlings anti trans stand. It should be made a hate crime.
I've yet to see evidence of anyone capable of actual thought being able to back this up. Perhaps you'll be the first.
midgemagneto · 08/08/2021 21:18

Exploitation relies on having no humanity for those you exploit

Lordamighty · 08/08/2021 21:15

Yet they clearly do hate her. That response libels her. She has never shown any hate towards any marginalised community.
The TRAs on the other hand have threatened her life.

FloralBunting · 08/08/2021 21:11

@Cukku

I've done the tour. It's all about JKR. How she came to be in Edinburgh, how she came to write the books, where she wrote them, how she chose characters' names, the street which may have inspired Diagon Alley. It would be a weird tour to run if you hated her.
Unless you just wanted to exploit her. You can hate a woman if you're exploiting her for financial gain.
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Cukku · 08/08/2021 21:05

I've done the tour. It's all about JKR. How she came to be in Edinburgh, how she came to write the books, where she wrote them, how she chose characters' names, the street which may have inspired Diagon Alley. It would be a weird tour to run if you hated her.

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EightiesRobot · 08/08/2021 19:24

Looking at the reviews it seems a lot of the tour is about JKR, her life and where she was when writing, meeting people etc. The reviews are all by people who clearly like her and were interested in her work. I don't think they can have picked up on the nasty comments the tour company wrote about her on their website.

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