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Jo Bartosch live talk about Pornocracy book and wider discussions around pornography (Stroud 18th April)

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Rollstar · 08/04/2026 21:59

Just a quick note in case anyone is interested… there’s an event coming up in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with Jo Bartosch and Rob Jessel talking about their book Pornocracy and the wider discussion around pornography.

I’m not involved in organising it (though I do know some of the people behind it), but I’m planning to go.

Looks good and I thought others here might be interested. I won’t post links just in case, but happy to pass on details by DM if anyone’s interested, or you can find it by searching for it.

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IwantToRetire · 09/04/2026 19:42

(for those not on twitter)

We were due to be talking about pornography and violence against women and girls.

So having been compared to a holocaust denier by a local cllr (who was once a friend) Stroud Brewery and Taproom have cancelled the event organised by GlosWomen. @robjessel16 & I will be taking advice.

https://x.com/jo_bartosch

Image of notice from venue should hopefully apprear below. Hopefully it will be readable.

So men would prefer to support other men than let women talk about how male pornography degrades women.

What a surprise.

Jo Bartosch live talk about Pornocracy book and wider discussions around pornography (Stroud 18th April)
Leafstamp · 09/04/2026 19:42

Rollstar · 09/04/2026 19:23

Aaaaand they’ve caved 🙄

Let’s hope they’re sued by Jo and Rob.

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Rollstar · 09/04/2026 19:23

Aaaaand they’ve caved 🙄

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Rollstar · 09/04/2026 19:22

impossibletoday · 09/04/2026 18:56

And the attempts to cancel have started....

https://x.com/i/status/2042221720455537058

Indeed.
It’s all kicking off on the venue’s Facebook page…

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IwantToRetire · 09/04/2026 01:26

Just to add I dont think there is a problem with sharing info about meetings. And if involved just need to say so.

There are so many women wanting to participate in events its good have it on FWR which has quite a large outreach I would think.

IwantToRetire · 09/04/2026 01:24

Sounds great - as do GlosWomen!

Olderbadger1 · 08/04/2026 22:56

I went to a similar event in Cardiff - it was absolutely superb. Expertise, clarity and passion. Highly recommended.

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Rollstar · 08/04/2026 22:54

Thanks - Just me being a bit over cautious then!

Here ‘tis…

Porn: positive or problematic?

You don't have to watch porn to be one of its victims.

Hear from Jo Bartosch and Rob Jessel, authors of the new book Pornocracy, about:

  • How pornography has rewired brains and normalised sexual violence
  • Why schoolchildren have more sexist attitudes than their parents and grandparents
  • How we fight back and reclaim sex, love and relationships

This is a mixed sex event for people over 18.

Stroud Brewery & Taproom
Saturday, 18 April 2026
3pm to 4pm
£4

Book now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/porn-positive-or-problematic-tickets-1984974005685

This event is organised by GlosWomen, a mainly offline group for women who live in Gloucestershire and share a vision of a world where women and girls can live free from male violence and all manifestations of misogyny.

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ArabellaScott · 08/04/2026 22:30

I think events is fine, OP! Looks great.

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Rollstar · 08/04/2026 22:02

I don’t know MN rules about this. I know blatant promotion of stuff isn’t ok but are we allowed to post links to events etc if genuine and relevant?

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