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to suggest that if you think what Clarkson said was a step too far (being polite) to complain to IPSO?

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daretodenim · 20/12/2022 07:48

www.ipso.co.uk/complain/complaints-form/

IPSO will publicise how many complaints they receive.

If everybody who thinks what Clarkson wrote was unacceptable, even if he dislikes MM (and he's under no obligation to like her) contacts IPSO, then it sends a message. And may dissuade editors from signing of on vileness like this in future.

Worth a try, surely.

If people remain quiet, it looks like it's ok.

Complaining to IPSO is better than tweeting your opinion, because it doesn't publicise the paper or Clarkson. Both of them relish the publicity.

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dudsville · 20/12/2022 07:50

I'll do that, thank you.

Mindymomo · 20/12/2022 07:51

It was said on the news that there has been over 12,000 complaints.

ilikethatname · 20/12/2022 07:51

Shocking and shameful. These misogynistic dinosaurs shouldn’t be given a platform.

The public humiliation he describes is the sort you’d reserve for a heinous criminal.

I will complain to IPSO

LadyWithLapdog · 20/12/2022 08:02

Thanks. I’ve complained to the rag too but now to IPSO as well.

Twonkytwoo · 20/12/2022 08:02

Thank you. I’ve just complained. Was on my to do list today.

Karwomannghia · 20/12/2022 08:04

Just doing it, was it in the sun? I read it via the guardian when I googled it. And what was the headline?

Original poster
daretodenim · 20/12/2022 08:04

Mindymomo · 20/12/2022 07:51

It was said on the news that there has been over 12,000 complaints.

Good (I saw 6,000)!

It could be higher...

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Original poster
daretodenim · 20/12/2022 08:08

Karwomannghia · 20/12/2022 08:04

Just doing it, was it in the sun? I read it via the guardian when I googled it. And what was the headline?

I had to reluctantly open the website. Seems he has a weekly column published 2/12, 9/12 so I'm guessing 16/12.

I just put the title as "his name column".

And I attached a screenshot that's doing the rounds. Will attach it here if you want to add it.

to suggest that if you think what Clarkson said was a step too far (being polite) to complain to IPSO?
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Trixiefirecracker · 20/12/2022 08:09

I need a link to the article to complain. Anyone have that?

Oysterbabe · 20/12/2022 08:11

The story was in Saturday’s edition of The Sun, headlined “One day, Harold the glove puppet will tell the truth about A Woman Talking B***ks”

Oysterbabe · 20/12/2022 08:11

The article has now been pulled.

madroid · 20/12/2022 08:15

While I obviously don't endorse a word Jeremy Clarkson wrote, I think he has every right to do so and for it to be published.

It's okay to write offensive opinions, in fact the concept and principle of free speech depends on it.

Be careful what you wish for.

Pleasecreateausername13 · 20/12/2022 08:16

I actually found his comments funny, it was clear he was being facetious.

If you don’t like what he said ,don’t read and move on. 12,000 may have complained but another 66 million didn’t complain.

Karwomannghia · 20/12/2022 08:17

Don’t be so silly

Nolosomi · 20/12/2022 08:17

The article has been taken down but I just put the jeremy clarkson Meghan markle and the date

16/12/12

Finebonechina123 · 20/12/2022 08:18

Done. Thanks for the link

acrimoniousone · 20/12/2022 08:19

Pleasecreateausername13 · 20/12/2022 08:16

I actually found his comments funny, it was clear he was being facetious.

If you don’t like what he said ,don’t read and move on. 12,000 may have complained but another 66 million didn’t complain.

It wasn't clear at all, that's the problem. Claiming 'Game of Thrones reference' is pathetic, how many frothing print Sun readers would get it?

burninglikefire · 20/12/2022 08:24

I found the comments misogynistic and violent, i.e. not funny. I complained to IPSO a few days ago.

Daffodilis · 20/12/2022 08:25

Already have

heldinadream · 20/12/2022 08:25

Done, thank you OP. Meant to do it yesterday but you just made it easier and booted me to get it done.
One good outcome of all of this would be if The Sun finally goes under, and Clarkson also.
One can but hope.

Daffodilis · 20/12/2022 08:26

Pleasecreateausername13 · 20/12/2022 08:16

I actually found his comments funny, it was clear he was being facetious.

If you don’t like what he said ,don’t read and move on. 12,000 may have complained but another 66 million didn’t complain.

Not all off those 66 million would be able to complain.

Trixiefirecracker · 20/12/2022 08:26

madroid · 20/12/2022 08:15

While I obviously don't endorse a word Jeremy Clarkson wrote, I think he has every right to do so and for it to be published.

It's okay to write offensive opinions, in fact the concept and principle of free speech depends on it.

Be careful what you wish for.

Free speech is not the same as hate speech. I would suggest both extremes are not advisable.

Karwomannghia · 20/12/2022 08:27

Game of thrones is like the sun anyway. All tits and violence. The rest is packaging.

thelobsterquadrille · 20/12/2022 08:27

madroid · 20/12/2022 08:15

While I obviously don't endorse a word Jeremy Clarkson wrote, I think he has every right to do so and for it to be published.

It's okay to write offensive opinions, in fact the concept and principle of free speech depends on it.

Be careful what you wish for.

Exactly.

He didn't tell anyone to hurt or attack her.

His opinion might be disgusting but people have lost their lives fighting for their right to free speech.

youagainomg · 20/12/2022 08:29

Honestly there are worse things to be worrying about right now then some stupid celebrity spouting more shit. Meghan isn't liked end if I doubt what he said will make a difference in this world.