TransMediaWatch
@transmediawatch.bsky.social
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Helping the media report on transgender issues with accuracy, dignity & respect. Helping trans people who are receiving media attention. We tackle the bullies!
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transmediawatch.bsky.social
Ofcom censure GB News for anti-LGBTQ commentary.

No actual sanction. But wrist slapped and told not to do it again.

So, that will work!

www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r...
www.ofcom.org.uk
transmediawatch.bsky.social
The vultures are circling already in respect of tomorrow's verdict. They scent a juicy story.

If you choose to engage, be aware of Ofcom Section 7, which requires inter alia you have clear explanations of the programme, nature of contribution, other guests, etc.

www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
Section seven: Fairness
This section of the Broadcasting Code is to ensure that broadcasters avoid unjust or unfair treatment of individuals or organisations in programmes.
www.ofcom.org.uk
transmediawatch.bsky.social
Asking. We have lately been looking at complaints to IPSO in respect of stories that are trans-related.

Funny thing: we can find very few such complaints recorded on their website.

So, if you complained in the last few years, drop a line in the dm's and we'll look to see if it was ever recorded.
transmediawatch.bsky.social
If you have a moment, check out this link:

bsky.app/profile/jane...

It goes to the heart of why we continue to campaign as we do.
janefae.bsky.social
This is an old story (well, 2023) about IPSO, press regulation, and an impossible requirement: to investigate a story about a made-up person, they must have that person's permission to do so.

You could not make it up.

Unless you are IPSO, or the UK media.

jane-67706.medium.com/through-the-...
Through the Looking Glass with Ipso
Of salami-slicing, solipsism, and the existence of cat girls
jane-67706.medium.com
transmediawatch.bsky.social
We are in the process of redeveloping what we do and if you have an interest in working to make the UK media a bit better/less awful, maybe drop us a line in the dm's
transmediawatch.bsky.social
For those wanting some numbers on what has been going on in Scotland... aka the nastiness going on down at the Scottish Daily Express... this is pretty relevant.

transmediawatch.org/scottish-new...
Scottish newspaper pivots to attack trans people – Trans Media Watch
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transmediawatch.bsky.social
While we are here...

...we are also looking to do a revamp, bringing more people into our work, in March.

If you would like to be involved, again, please let us know (using the email address above).
transmediawatch.bsky.social
Some of you may have noticed horrid stuff going down at the Scottish Daily Express.

Just FYI, we are putting together a response.

If you would like to help, drop us a line at [email protected]
transmediawatch.bsky.social
Catch it on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies and TV, and YouTube Movies.
transmediawatch.bsky.social
Out on November 20, in support of Trans Awareness Week: CHANGING THE GAME, an Emmy-nominated documentary focusing on the lives of transgender athletes It also won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary.

Review below.

www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/chang...
Changing The Game (2019) Movie Review from Eye for Film
www.eyeforfilm.co.uk
transmediawatch.bsky.social
So, this account has been bubbling under for a while. Today, however, we are finally moving over our main commitment to this app.

Because the other place is just too toxic.

Follow if you can. And please repost, etc. so others can engage.