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

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