I’m not getting defensive I’m just expressing an opinion.
Just because it is used commonly outside of TV doesn’t mean it isn’t offensive to some people . If the media is proactive in regards to this and wants to be as inclusive as possible then this little thing makes a big difference. It may not be a big deal to you personally but that’s besides the point of this discussion.
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Excuse me. Your being defensive right now. My god. I can’t talk to you while your like that. I’m ending this discussion.
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Jason raises a good point. While guys may colloquially have come to mean all genders, for many people it’s still a gendered term. In an age of equality and inclusivity, all businesses and especially those with broad influence like media organisations need to examine their use of language to ensure it’s not causing offence. While guys may be on the lesser end of the offensiveness spectrum (compared to IT terminology listed above like whitelist / blacklist), it doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing - especially given it costs nothing to do.
Just because it’s not an issue for you, doesn’t mean it’s not an issue to others.
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I’ve also seen some women who don’t like being called “mate” because they think it’s a gender specific word used between males.
But I’ve also seen the argument that this is ridiculous and women also use it to describe their friends and always have used it. In fact, I know a lot if women who do use it. I don’t think we need stop using the term because some in the minority have this opinion.
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If you are not part of a minority group then it’s hard to understand how it affects people. Australia unfortunately is very much behind the times in regards to this. As @Cassie84 said it costs nothing to make the change.
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So… anyone actually watch the show today… (being the “sunrise” thread)…
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It wasn’t a bad program today. Good to see Natasha presenting the news.
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Natasha suite very well at Seven. She did a good job from what I saw.
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Sweet.
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Is Natasha permanent on Seven’s payroll or is she freelancing?
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Good convo guys.
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There’s no way of knowing unless she or Seven made an announcement.
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I thought someone had left again. Just another debate haha.
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She’d be paid per appearance.
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Then she is a freelancer
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Eddie and Shrivo hosting. Angie on news, Berrets on sport. No weather presenter and no Nelson.
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Well assuming he got the email.
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