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Jk Rowling person of the year

349 replies

inmyslippers · 16/12/2021 20:15

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/dec/15/tell-us-who-is-your-2021-person-of-the-year?s=08&fbclid=IwAR1i64t9AmLifdct-67V5QIx445s2rTWerhvmF5L43l3ClY7nRi0grCUJzI

It's only right!

OP posts:
inmyslippers · 17/12/2021 12:07

Great guardian should have a few hundred just from Mumsnet

OP posts:
senua · 17/12/2021 12:43

"We are being asked to submit views on whether our organisation should reapply for Stonewall recognition. Academic freedom was described today as a "figleaf" for allowing transphobic views to exist."
@DappledThings. Please read this from UCL and pass it on to your colleagues.

Seriouslymole · 17/12/2021 13:16

Can someone remind us to do an FOI request when the time comes? The Guardian will NEVER allow this.

jetadore · 17/12/2021 13:37

@Seriouslymole

Can someone remind us to do an FOI request when the time comes? The Guardian will NEVER allow this.
JKR is a great person and I’m full of admiration for her but let’s not get carried away here - this is for nominations for person of the year, there will be some editorial influence so don’t be surprised if she doesn’t make the cut, let alone win, as it’s not a ‘vote’. Also, you can only make FOI requests to public bodies, not private companies/newspapers!
Viviennemary · 17/12/2021 13:45

Anyway I agree it's for nominations not actual voting. I expect she will be disqualified from entry due to bigotry and anti trans views. People should be more tolerant of minority groups IMHO.

DownWhichOfLate · 17/12/2021 13:50

“Bigotry and anti trans” - gonna back that up with any evidence, are ya? Nope. Didn’t think you could.

SheldonesqueTheBstard · 17/12/2021 13:53

I am becoming less tolerant of the minority on this thread…

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 17/12/2021 13:55

@Viviennemary

Anyway I agree it's for nominations not actual voting. I expect she will be disqualified from entry due to bigotry and anti trans views. People should be more tolerant of minority groups IMHO.
Don't be silly, Vivienne.
Bloodybridget · 17/12/2021 13:55

I can't believe the people coming on here who persist in calling JKR transphobic, but are completely unable to offer any evidence.

Yearonebesties · 17/12/2021 13:58

@Viviennemary she’s literally not said one transphobia thing, ever

Shouldbedoing · 17/12/2021 13:59

Thanks. Done

Giggorata · 17/12/2021 14:18

Done!
I hope the Grauniad knows that we are all going to keep an eye on their poll…

lilmishap · 17/12/2021 14:20

If she doesn't win there's clearly an issue with the counting judging by how many FB posts have appeared on my feed.

lilmishap · 17/12/2021 14:23

@Viviennemary

Anyway I agree it's for nominations not actual voting. I expect she will be disqualified from entry due to bigotry and anti trans views. People should be more tolerant of minority groups IMHO.
People should be more tolerant of Women being angry about our erasure from language and removal of us from the group known as Women. Rapists are not a minority group.
Sidehustle99 · 17/12/2021 14:52

Done

Ducksareruiningmypatio · 17/12/2021 15:06

Done.
Thank you for this
Because of women like her I've found My voice more and more.
"No" such a powerful word.

AmIgoinghomeforXmas · 17/12/2021 15:09

People should be more tolerant of minority groups IMHO.

My tolerance of rapists is very low.

My tolerance of woman who have been raped being told they have to describe the penises that raped them as belonging to a woman is also very low.

I do not regard tolerance of rape or rapists as a positive result for society.

BringMeTea · 17/12/2021 15:17

Oh ignore Vivienne.

LemonDrizzles · 17/12/2021 16:36

Done

LessThan3XAWeek · 17/12/2021 16:44

Personal attack?

AnythingConsidered · 17/12/2021 16:59

Nominated

LuckyAmy1986 · 17/12/2021 17:31

Nominated!

SallyLockheart · 17/12/2021 18:01

done

KeflavikAirport · 17/12/2021 19:06

I'd be very surprised if a FoI would work, they don't apply to private companies.

Knackerelli · 17/12/2021 19:16

Done

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