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To think this isn't news

30 replies

tyler80 · 09/07/2010 15:51

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1293165/Nanny-30-died-sexual-arousal-watching-pornography.html

Why on earth should this information be reported? there's just no need. Shame on the journalists and editor who thought this was newsworthy

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SloanyPony · 09/07/2010 17:13

I too think this is an undignified way to be remembered. There is nothing wrong with using sex toys on oneself etc, but its something you do in private, and not something you tend to talk about with people you know.

She would probably be mortified, and her family would probably be mortified as well. No, its nothing to be ashamed of but they have a photo as well? What is that all about?

Its disgusting that they have invaded her privacy and tarnished her memory like that.

addie81 · 09/07/2010 17:41

I think its a totally gratuitous and unnecessary story. But to be expected of the filthy rag that is the crap filled daily mail. She must have had a pre-existing heart problem which led to the arrhythmia. What she was doing when it happened to kick in is private, and it must be mortifying for her next of kin for this to be in a national newspaper. Presumably the same thing could just as easily have happened to the poor girl whilst she was at the gym or out for a run or something. I agree with the OP - not newsworthy, and horrifyingly intrusive and inappropriate.

addie81 · 09/07/2010 17:43

I have followed the link to the PCC which another poster has helpfully listed. Others who share our views should do the same and complain.

5DollarShake · 09/07/2010 17:44

I have lodged a complaint - hope others do the same.

addie81 · 09/07/2010 17:48

If you do wish to complain to the PCC you have to specify the clauses you are complaining under. Clauses 3.1 and 3.2 of the PCC regulations require editors to be able to justify intrusion into the privacy of the subjects of articles. I have complained. Of course, the danger is that complaining etc just draws more attention to article. I agree with the OP that the article is awful, but wouldn't ever have seen it if it weren't for this thread.

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