tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post8902565247948675983..comments2023-04-28T03:32:28.526+12:00Comments on Well behaved women rarely make history: Win a wife? WTF?Scuba Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-61551833451415035912011-05-30T11:45:11.112+12:002011-05-30T11:45:11.112+12:00Hello. I am from Ukraine. This may be interesting ...Hello. I am from Ukraine. This may be interesting for you guys. Google Translate is recommended for you who doesnt speak Russian.<br /><br />http://femen.livejournal.com/153601.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-29395129261863559232011-02-16T23:40:51.831+13:002011-02-16T23:40:51.831+13:00Sorry about my lack of responses over the last few...Sorry about my lack of responses over the last few days. The FB site has been rather consuming.(understatement of the year).<br />@Gravey - thanks for all your support. Just when I feel like throwing up my hands and quitting, or loosing my temper over some ignorant fool... you pop up with words of encouragement or an insight I hadnt thought of.<br />thanks.<br /><br />Thanks Jar Jar. - lovely to Scuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-51095170434963123162011-02-16T20:07:29.576+13:002011-02-16T20:07:29.576+13:00Amanda - if no one talked about it, it wouldn'...Amanda - if no one talked about it, it wouldn't happen.<br /><br />You are right though, people should shout out for what they believe in. It's just a shame that the good will of Scuba & Co is playing right into their hands. Catch 22 really...TRN Personnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-89061419514529438002011-02-15T20:50:19.397+13:002011-02-15T20:50:19.397+13:00Thanks, Scuba Nurse!
Your post has made me feel b...Thanks, Scuba Nurse!<br /><br />Your post has made me feel both incredibly angry (at this misogynist BS from The Rock) and incredibly happy that NZ has amazing people like you.<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />JarJar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-59038989105874969292011-02-13T23:36:34.052+13:002011-02-13T23:36:34.052+13:00Scube - just wanted to repeat my absolute thanks f...Scube - just wanted to repeat my absolute thanks for what you and the other mods are doing. <br /><br />I just wish there was something I could do to lighten your load. I am going to continue to do what I can to investigate the connection between the various agencies here, and also dig into the history of the ELA (which of course also operates a Phillipines branch).Graveynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-9599100493330054832011-02-13T13:47:35.977+13:002011-02-13T13:47:35.977+13:00Hey TRN person, when was the last time you saw sil...Hey TRN person, when was the last time you saw silence ever making a change in this world?<br /><br />The people that confuse dissent with free advertising really bug me with their lack of critical thought.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052683734021511834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-22009713053880524462011-02-11T23:00:23.214+13:002011-02-11T23:00:23.214+13:00Im posting all comments except spam links to other...Im posting all comments except spam links to other sites irrelevent to the topic, and harrasment in the form of threats.<br />You are quite right that they ARE after a response which is why we are not anti the rock clearly, because we are playing their game.<br />We are against this promotion.<br />further questions?Scuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-17815816303705923962011-02-11T18:07:27.131+13:002011-02-11T18:07:27.131+13:00I work for the opposition network and I must say, ...I work for the opposition network and I must say, this is exactly the response The Rock was after.<br /><br />The money that will eventually be made from all this free advertising will be well and truly worth the piddly fine they get IF found in breach of the broadcasting standards. <br /><br />Also, why are you not posting comments made by people who don't have a problem with the promotion?Neither here nor therenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-73381095165343890772011-02-11T15:49:56.288+13:002011-02-11T15:49:56.288+13:00Thank you Gemma.
Unfortunately the prominent Audi ...Thank you Gemma.<br />Unfortunately the prominent Audi Ads on the page give a really bad impression.<br />http://yfrog.com/h4x83oikj<br />I would suggest that if you cannot pull these ads altogether that you release a statement officially standing against this promotion.<br />Kind regards,<br />SNScuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-85904310368172871802011-02-11T15:45:35.432+13:002011-02-11T15:45:35.432+13:00Hi,
Audi of New Zealand has absolutely no associ...Hi, <br /><br />Audi of New Zealand has absolutely no association with the above mentioned promotion. <br /><br />Regards, <br />Gemma RossGemma Rossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-73781422608024224472011-02-11T12:52:13.292+13:002011-02-11T12:52:13.292+13:00Fantastic!Thanks so much for this, will share far ...Fantastic!Thanks so much for this, will share far and wide. Interestingly enough the furore in feminist circles has neglected North and South Political economy, so thanks for not forgetting. Will share far and wide and write!<br />RuthRuthhttp://www.ruthdesouza.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-6741152212207496322011-02-11T11:41:23.543+13:002011-02-11T11:41:23.543+13:00ok info on the BSA
They stated that no complaints ...ok info on the BSA<br />They stated that no complaints had been made yet.<br />This is because You can refer your complaint to the BSA if:<br /><br />•You made a formal complaint to the broadcaster, and you have received a decision from the broadcaster; or<br />•It has been more than 20 working days since you lodged your complaint, and you have not received a decision from the broadcaster.<br /><Scuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-24107275194531703242011-02-11T11:31:55.114+13:002011-02-11T11:31:55.114+13:00Thanks Camilla,
Dont ever worry about repeating i...Thanks Camilla, <br />Dont ever worry about repeating info.<br />This is a very good point.<br />I went through the process of complaining to media-works formally but not the BSA.<br />I will add it to the page.<br />Much love,<br />SNScuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-10551976204088044222011-02-11T11:22:51.984+13:002011-02-11T11:22:51.984+13:00I noticed this article: http://www.stuff.co.nz/nat...I noticed this article: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4636056/Win-a-wife-competition-appals (from two days ago) said that the Broadcasting Standards Authority hadn't yet received any complaints. Should they be added to your list, perhaps? <br /><br />(Apologies if you've mentioned this elsewhere and I've missed it.)<br /><br />CamillaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-72957076634549922602011-02-11T08:29:12.961+13:002011-02-11T08:29:12.961+13:00Hey Scuba Nurse, thank you so much for writing thi...Hey Scuba Nurse, thank you so much for writing this post. I am going to get my letter writing skates on in a big way. Have promoted it on the Wellington Young Feminists' Collective Facebook page as wel.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728172539093346724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-23428356647626385462011-02-11T07:42:53.325+13:002011-02-11T07:42:53.325+13:00Great work Scuba! Keep at it and we will get there...Great work Scuba! Keep at it and we will get there. I think we should make a Twitter list as well so we can get to advertisers that way. As a bogan who actually listens to The Rock this has upset me. They've always shown their disregard for women but I have been able to see past it for the music - but this is too much. It's gone from merely disliking women and having women as the Boganettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253374355820020132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-76897531304917734542011-02-10T14:53:08.173+13:002011-02-10T14:53:08.173+13:00thanks for the awesomeness that is this post. You ...thanks for the awesomeness that is this post. You rock!stefhttp://atouchofthecrazy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-12728516572371001062011-02-10T10:17:23.734+13:002011-02-10T10:17:23.734+13:00Amanda - thank you, said much more nicely than I d...Amanda - thank you, said much more nicely than I did. I appreciate your clear head.<br /><br />Annon - The flights are a very good point I will add them to the list, and they are pivotal, without a sponsoring airline this cannot take place.Scuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-84423914094224709802011-02-10T10:12:02.678+13:002011-02-10T10:12:02.678+13:00As much as I appreciate you coming here in support...As much as I appreciate you coming here in support of this position I am taking, I have had 4 hours sleep in the last 24 and had to deal with people I love and care about saying “lighten up Scube’ it’s just a joke”.<br />It’s not a joke.<br />Can I say it again? IT’S NOT A JOKE.<br />In the same way that a free trip to Africa to view female circumcision is not a fucking joke.<br />No, you are notScuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-27913000580452514472011-02-10T10:10:34.278+13:002011-02-10T10:10:34.278+13:00Thanks for all the helpful info.
I notice in the...Thanks for all the helpful info. <br /><br />I notice in the Terms & Conditions that the winner will fly Lufthansa. They might be worth an email, too. You have to click through 'Help & Contact" on their home page www.lufthansa.com<br /><br />Definitely planning to fire off some letters. What about this rather creepy looking Endless Love Agency? Does anyone know anything about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-28510597918314245112011-02-10T09:48:25.883+13:002011-02-10T09:48:25.883+13:00As much as I appreciate the advertisers saying the...As much as I appreciate the advertisers saying they have no connection to the promotion, it is a bit of hand-wavey distancing. They may not be attached to it, but their money is still supporting the station.<br /><br />T, I'd heartily disagree that it should be a man doing a take down on this. Really, women need men to speak for them, fight our battles? That completely buys into the Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052683734021511834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-15488506356761678682011-02-10T08:53:54.275+13:002011-02-10T08:53:54.275+13:00People are not commodities and marriages are not s...People are not commodities and marriages are not services.<br /><br />I can't help but think that no challenge to things like this would be effective without also a humorous component to the attack. The rampant "oh it's just a bit of fun" excuse for all manner of disgraces is I think best countered by cutting humour. <br /><br />A David Mitchell style rant perhaps. Or something Thttp://twitter.com/LGDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-59023144842086350112011-02-10T04:19:35.813+13:002011-02-10T04:19:35.813+13:00Hi, I just wanted to say I love your letter. You m...Hi, I just wanted to say I love your letter. You maintain your decorum and humour in a way I wouldn't be able to. <br /><br />Thanks for representing! <br /><br />*bookmarking your blog now*Lilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007669711895540902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-25932041292638879272011-02-09T23:29:29.872+13:002011-02-09T23:29:29.872+13:00update:
I have submitted a complaint to mediaworks...update:<br />I have submitted a complaint to mediaworks.<br />I believe they have breached three standards.<br /><br />STANDARD 1 – Good Taste and Decency<br />STANDARD 7 – Discrimination and Denigration<br />STANDARD 8 – Responsible Programming<br /><br />Go nuts - http://www.mediaworks.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=267Scuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6867550034841209964.post-19448713991149652502011-02-09T22:52:12.738+13:002011-02-09T22:52:12.738+13:00Thanks for that, and thanks for getting involved.
...Thanks for that, and thanks for getting involved.<br />The website for media works is where we need to go to make formal complaints officially- http://www.mediaworks.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=267Scuba Nursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248129325790275090noreply@blogger.com