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Subject: Re: LGBT Character Representation On TV Decreases Again, Per GLAAD Report
Date: Fri, 03 May 2024 07:23:10 -0400
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On Thu, 02 May 2024 04:30:43 -0400, Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net>
wrote:

>lcraver@home.ca wrote:
>> Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
>
>>>GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said networks should continue to 
>>>cast LGBT characters.
>>>
>>>“We know that LGBTQ-inclusive series can indeed be successful, as 
>>>demonstrated by shows like ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Yellowjackets,’” Ellis 
>>>said in response to the findings. “We know it is imperative for the queer 
>>>community, especially transgender people, to see our lives reflected on 
>>>screen to counteract the misinformation and harmful rhetoric going 
>>>unchecked by politicians and journalists. And we know that younger 
>>>audiences are hungry for shows that truly reflect the world around them.”
>>
>>So stupid question but how many series period are represented in their
>>statistics vs last year? I mean if there are fewer shows it's not
>>shocking there would be less characters of ANY sexual preference
>>assuming all shows this year have the same number of characters as
>>those last year which I agree is  an assumption but I don't see
>>anything suggesting there are on average fewer characters per show
>>this year over past years...
>
>I susepct they make the numbers up to support their premise.

And in other news, libs complain that child molesters are
underrepresented on TV....