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BBC Discrimination

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posted on 15/6/21

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comment by Cloggy (U1250)

posted on 15/6/21

comment by Just Shoot, now a Marxist (U10408)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Oranje Boven - Admin 5 (U1250)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Thorgen Kloppinson - The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (U1282)
posted 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
So, it is ok if certain sectors are mainly black in a mainly white nation?
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Which sector is mainly black?
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Hip hop
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Prison
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comment by Cloggy (U1250)

posted on 15/6/21

comment by Just Shoot, now a Marxist (U10408)
posted 4 minutes ago
Sorry. Poor dense of humour
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Its sad but true though. Watch 13th on Netflix.

posted on 15/6/21

comment by The Post Nearly Man Says Every Single One Of Us Loves Alex Ferguson (U1270)
posted 55 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by The Post Nearly Man Says Every Single One Of Us Loves Alex Ferguson (U1270)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
The OP reports on the BBC advertising for people of colour, because I presume there are too many whites.

If there are too many people of colour at the beeb in future, or in sport or music or film or civil service or whatever, is it ok to discriminate in favour of white people?

Is the next question.
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How many would too many be, bluebells? What's your upper limit for what you'd allow?
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Ask the beeb?

They are operating positive discrimination, not yours truly.

See OP
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But you used the phrase 'too many'. How many would 'too many' be for you?

The BBC aren't operating on a policy of too many of anything. Their official position about trainee positiona for BAME only applicants was:

the training scheme on offer was designed to “address an identified under-representation of people from ethnic minority backgrounds in certain roles”

I imagine if the doomsday scenario that terrifies you happens and white people are under represented they'll address that.


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You assume much, but know nothing about me, haha.

Why would the colour of bbc staff terrify me?

Weird thought process.

posted on 15/6/21

comment by The Post Nearly Man Says Every Single One Of Us Loves Alex Ferguson (U1270)
posted 59 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by The Post Nearly Man Says Every Single One Of Us Loves Alex Ferguson (U1270)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
The OP reports on the BBC advertising for people of colour, because I presume there are too many whites.

If there are too many people of colour at the beeb in future, or in sport or music or film or civil service or whatever, is it ok to discriminate in favour of white people?

Is the next question.
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How many would too many be, bluebells? What's your upper limit for what you'd allow?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Ask the beeb?

They are operating positive discrimination, not yours truly.

See OP
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But you used the phrase 'too many'. How many would 'too many' be for you?

The BBC aren't operating on a policy of too many of anything. Their official position about trainee positiona for BAME only applicants was:

the training scheme on offer was designed to “address an identified under-representation of people from ethnic minority backgrounds in certain roles”

I imagine if the doomsday scenario that terrifies you happens and white people are under represented they'll address that.


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Under-representation of certain groups, means too many of other.

posted on 15/6/21

comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by The Post Nearly Man Says Every Single One Of Us Loves Alex Ferguson (U1270)
posted 59 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by The Post Nearly Man Says Every Single One Of Us Loves Alex Ferguson (U1270)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
The OP reports on the BBC advertising for people of colour, because I presume there are too many whites.

If there are too many people of colour at the beeb in future, or in sport or music or film or civil service or whatever, is it ok to discriminate in favour of white people?

Is the next question.
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How many would too many be, bluebells? What's your upper limit for what you'd allow?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Ask the beeb?

They are operating positive discrimination, not yours truly.

See OP
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But you used the phrase 'too many'. How many would 'too many' be for you?

The BBC aren't operating on a policy of too many of anything. Their official position about trainee positiona for BAME only applicants was:

the training scheme on offer was designed to “address an identified under-representation of people from ethnic minority backgrounds in certain roles”

I imagine if the doomsday scenario that terrifies you happens and white people are under represented they'll address that.


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Under-representation of certain groups, means too many of other.


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That’s the symptom rather than the root cause though. Whether the root cause is the same would dictate if the response is too.

posted on 15/6/21

comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by The Post Nearly Man Says Every Single One Of Us Loves Alex Ferguson (U1270)
posted 59 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by The Post Nearly Man Says Every Single One Of Us Loves Alex Ferguson (U1270)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
The OP reports on the BBC advertising for people of colour, because I presume there are too many whites.

If there are too many people of colour at the beeb in future, or in sport or music or film or civil service or whatever, is it ok to discriminate in favour of white people?

Is the next question.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
How many would too many be, bluebells? What's your upper limit for what you'd allow?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Ask the beeb?

They are operating positive discrimination, not yours truly.

See OP
----------------------------------------------------------------------
But you used the phrase 'too many'. How many would 'too many' be for you?

The BBC aren't operating on a policy of too many of anything. Their official position about trainee positiona for BAME only applicants was:

the training scheme on offer was designed to “address an identified under-representation of people from ethnic minority backgrounds in certain roles”

I imagine if the doomsday scenario that terrifies you happens and white people are under represented they'll address that.


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Under-representation of certain groups, means too many of other.


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That’s the symptom rather than the root cause though. Whether the root cause is the same would dictate if the response is too.

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The BBC maybe reflected the population from a few decades ago when demographics were different, and so change takes time, especially in management.

It is a positive to see black people get into rural UK and farming, hence the Countryfile and Springwatch and natural science recruitment drive, I guess.

Are there any black or asian farmers in 're UK, for example?





posted on 15/6/21

Not sure farming has any relevance to an interest in nature and natural history.

I wouldn’t like to guess the reasons why the bbc wanted to make this specific role for bame applicants only, as I don’t know if it is due to the role specifically or other reasons.

posted on 15/6/21

When did we stop caring about honesty and integrity?

posted on 15/6/21

comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 1 minute ago
Not sure farming has any relevance to an interest in nature and natural history.

I wouldn’t like to guess the reasons why the bbc wanted to make this specific role for bame applicants only, as I don’t know if it is due to the role specifically or other reasons.
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OP referred to Natural science programming, including Springwatch and I imagine, Countryfile.

I watch both and they have spoken of lack of black people going to the countryside, and have recruited people of colour.

Black and Asian people being in towns and cities and not feeling as comfortable out in the sticks, was also mentioned by black and Asian BBC staff.

And as stated, few if any black or asian farmers.

posted on 15/6/21

comment by Ted Hastings (U22647)
posted 3 minutes ago
When did we stop caring about honesty and integrity?
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Now you're talkin

posted on 15/6/21

comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 1 minute ago
Not sure farming has any relevance to an interest in nature and natural history.

I wouldn’t like to guess the reasons why the bbc wanted to make this specific role for bame applicants only, as I don’t know if it is due to the role specifically or other reasons.
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OP referred to Natural science programming, including Springwatch and I imagine, Countryfile.

I watch both and they have spoken of lack of black people going to the countryside, and have recruited people of colour.

Black and Asian people being in towns and cities and not feeling as comfortable out in the sticks, was also mentioned by black and Asian BBC staff.

And as stated, few if any black or asian farmers.
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It’s with the natural history unit, so it won’t be countryfile.

Farming, I agree. Different reasons for that though and I don’t see that changing any time soon.

posted on 15/6/21

comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 46 seconds ago
comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 1 minute ago
Not sure farming has any relevance to an interest in nature and natural history.

I wouldn’t like to guess the reasons why the bbc wanted to make this specific role for bame applicants only, as I don’t know if it is due to the role specifically or other reasons.
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OP referred to Natural science programming, including Springwatch and I imagine, Countryfile.

I watch both and they have spoken of lack of black people going to the countryside, and have recruited people of colour.

Black and Asian people being in towns and cities and not feeling as comfortable out in the sticks, was also mentioned by black and Asian BBC staff.

And as stated, few if any black or asian farmers.
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It’s with the natural history unit, so it won’t be countryfile.

Farming, I agree. Different reasons for that though and I don’t see that changing any time soon.
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I think it’s just the seasonal stuff. Spring, autumn watch etc

posted on 15/6/21

Yeah it will be, it’s the wildlife programmes.

posted on 15/6/21

comment by Just Shoot, now a Marxist (U10408)
posted 57 minutes ago
Sorry. Poor dense of humour
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Never seen a more appropriate typo

posted on 16/6/21

comment by Oranje Boven - Admin 5 (U1250)
posted 3 hours, 8 minutes ago
comment by Thorgen Kloppinson - The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (U1282)
posted 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
So, it is ok if certain sectors are mainly black in a mainly white nation?
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Which sector is mainly black?
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Hip hop
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Can't argue with facts.

Looks like TBAB is talking out his rear as usual.

posted on 16/6/21

comment by Just Shoot, now a Marxist (U10408)
posted 3 hours, 35 minutes ago
Sorry. Poor dense of humour
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Dense is the right word when people like you and TBAB are involved tbh.

posted on 16/6/21

comment by Oranje Boven - Admin 5 (U1250)
posted 3 hours, 32 minutes ago
comment by Just Shoot, now a Marxist (U10408)
posted 4 minutes ago
Sorry. Poor dense of humour
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Its sad but true though. Watch 13th on Netflix.
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13th was hocking, even for a "woke" guy like me.

Having witnessed these facts you wonder what kind of cretin would oppose taking the knee. What harm does kneeling do in comparison to racism? Its like leaving a lion alone so you can complain about a hamster. Taking a knee should pale in comparison.

posted on 16/6/21

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posted on 16/6/21

Naaah

posted on 16/6/21

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posted on 17/6/21

comment by Thorgen Kloppinson - The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (U1282)
posted 1 day, 7 hours ago
comment by Just Shoot, now a Marxist (U10408)
posted 3 hours, 35 minutes ago
Sorry. Poor dense of humour
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Dense is the right word when people like you and TBAB are involved tbh.
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Oscar Wilde, eat your heart out.

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