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From: Capricorne <capricorne@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: LGBT Character Representation On TV Decreases Again, Per GLAAD Report
Date: Fri, 03 May 2024 08:21:04 -0400
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NoBody wrote :
> 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....


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