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BBC responds to backlash to article about lesbians being pressured into sex by some trans women

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FindTheTruth · 27/10/2021 20:59

BBC spokesperson said: “The article looks at a complex subject from different perspectives and acknowledges it is difficult to assess the extent of the issue.

“It includes testimony from a range of different sources and provides appropriate context. It went through our rigorous editorial processes.

“It is important that journalism looks at issues - even where there are strongly held positions. The BBC is here to ensure debate and to make sure a wide a range of voices are heard.”

attitude.co.uk/article/bbc-responds-to-backlash-to-article-about-lesbians-being-pressured-into-sex-by-some-trans-women-1/26090/

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Datun · 02/11/2021 22:38

@Blueskip

Yes but it's weird how everyone else can see it but the person hanging on the rope seems oblivious.

I guess because they keep blocking everyone, as OJ has just done.

PurgatoryOfPotholes · 02/11/2021 22:03

@Readingette

Just seen this on Twitter. Genuinely belly laughed reading it.

It was landed “a story in two parts”

The sequel

BBC responds to backlash to article about lesbians being pressured into sex by some trans women

Blueskip · 02/11/2021 22:03

Yes but it's weird how everyone else can see it but the person hanging on the rope seems oblivious.

NoSquirrels · 02/11/2021 22:02

@Datun

When people are trying to undermine the character of someone who has been raped to discredit their experience, you don't even have to give them any rope, they just grab all the rope they can for themselves.

Perfectly put.

Datun · 02/11/2021 21:50

When people are trying to undermine the character of someone who has been raped to discredit
their experience, you don't even have to give them any rope, they just grab all the rope they can for themselves.

Blueskip · 02/11/2021 21:48

Hahaha. The cognitive dissonance is just so stunning isn't it?

Readingette · 02/11/2021 21:34

Just seen this on Twitter.
Genuinely belly laughed reading it.

It was landed “a story in two parts”

BloodinGutters · 02/11/2021 21:30

@Christmas101

Surely you would look up how to spell Goebbels? It doesn't inspire massive confidence in your understanding of the politics of totalitarian hatred does it?

Well robin uses the male spelling of theys name so …..

Deliriumoftheendless · 02/11/2021 20:49

I’m sure next time Robin posts here we can all ask how you spell Goebbels.

Christmas101 · 02/11/2021 20:30

Surely you would look up how to spell Goebbels? It doesn't inspire massive confidence in your understanding of the politics of totalitarian hatred does it?

LobsterNapkin · 02/11/2021 20:00

@MamsellMarie

Parts of Tim Davie's speech 'We debate the latest political shenanigans, internal dramas and the latest press flare-up as though these things represent what matters. This is dangerous. It means that we can take our eyes off the key issue of how much value we are delivering to each member of the public, and the UK as a whole' ..... ie they are not following Twitter etc

'Our ambition is to create an organisation which reflects more accurately the society we serve. That’s 50% women and 50% men, at least 20% Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and at least 12% Disabled. A modern 50/20/12 organisation. Alongside this, we will deliver plans to build our socioeconomic diversity, as well as ensuring we are truly inclusive for all LGBTQ+ employees.'

Hooray - no one 'minority' trumps all others.

Well, of the identity groups they think are important.

littlbrowndog · 02/11/2021 19:46

[quote ErrolTheDragon]And here's a tweet apparently comparing abused lesbians to Goerbels (sic... followed by levity on the misspelling). I'd honestly have expected better from a barrister who specialises in discrimination.

twitter.com/moira_robin/status/1453771592073457677?s=20[/quote]
Moira robin that comes on here to tell us all.

That whole Twitter feed is just so horrid

Helleofabore · 02/11/2021 19:25

PurgatoryOfPotholes

An even better mic drop!

RepentMotherfucker · 02/11/2021 18:52

That whole exchange is

SomepeopleareTERFSgetoverit · 02/11/2021 18:48

@Lovelyricepudding

"[OJ] If you'd like to know more about how journalism works there are free resources"

[applause]

Lovelyricepudding · 02/11/2021 17:54

"[OJ] If you'd like to know more about how journalism works there are free resources"

Datun · 02/11/2021 17:51

One of the interesting things about that BBC article is that it keeps begging the question now. Should lesbians include males in their dating pool if they say they are not males? It's another kryptonite question.

Finally, the general public is seeing where this has led.

And yet again, I thank God for Maya Forstater opening the floodgates.

Datun · 02/11/2021 17:47

What on earth is he talking about?

A group of people being pressurised into sex by other people, is newsworthy.

Whether they're trans, gay, or straight. Is he trying to make out that it's only because these people are trans? Despite writing a story about people who aren't trans, doing exactly the same thing?

The problem is, if you object to lesbians, for instance, talking about being coerced into heterosexual sex, then you are going to have to come up with some sort of reason why you object. Whilst still attempting to remain on the right side of history.

Which is why it's incoherent rubbish.

BloodinGutters · 02/11/2021 17:38

LOJ must be into some heavy self medicating to cope with the cognitive dissonance if he forgets his own work!

TrevorFountain · 02/11/2021 17:38

OJ is not a coherent man.

PurgatoryOfPotholes · 02/11/2021 17:33

@WarriorN

Mic. Drop. 🎤

And then someone replied with this.