I am so steaming mad that I’m boycotting
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Topic: I am so steaming mad that I’m boycotting
Posted By: HippyMama
Subject: I am so steaming mad that I’m boycotting
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 12:43pm
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... Fletch & Vaughan's 3-7pm radio timeslot on Auckland's 94.2fm The Edge
Some of you will already be aware of this, and I do apologise as this is really just a big copy / paste job, but for those who aren't... I am wanting to organise somewhat of a pro-bf protest / petition / boycott / nurse in, after something that happened to me on the 16th (Wednesday). I was picking DH up from the ferry as usual around 5:30pm, and listening to the radio as I waited in the car. My 'radar' went off when I heard one of the two make an off the cuff comment along the lines of having a problem with "women who think they can just breastfeed anywhere", so I told them via txt message that my baby has the right to eat in public just as much as they do, and if they don't like it then don't look - the reply I got was "just do it in the baby room". NOT cool. I sent a second text back to them saying "What else do you think breasts are for? They are designed to FEED BABIES !!" and the response to that was "for gawking at !?" RARRRGH. So far I have a Facebook group set up, and with a bit of work have managed to download and transcribe from a freely available podcast on iTunes exactly what was said. The FB group is here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=134550798821&ref=ts - Women who CAN breastfeed anywhere !! And below is the transcript of the comments I have a problem with: *** TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST OF FLETCH & VAUGHAN ON 94.2FM THE EDGE (AUCKLAND) ON WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER (SEGMENT START POINT IN PODCAST: 9m03s) Sharyn: And once again, the same story that’s been coming up for the last 5 years, Janet Jackson’s boob came out in the superbowl back in 2004 and its been brought up again and it’s going through all this legal drama...so... Fletch / Vaughan: Let it go aye, I can’t believe it’s still being talked about... Who is that offended by a titty? Like whose... really who saw that and was absolutely shocked by a titty? Sharyn: I was more shocked at her poor taste in fashion in having it done... Fletch / Vaughan: I see more titties at the mall where women think it’s alright to breastfeed in the middle of the place! Do not start that argument, do not start that argument... ! (SEGMENT END POINT IN PODCAST: 9m38s) *** The next step in my plan is to draft an email to the Broadcasting Standards Authority, MediaWorks - the company that owns The Edge, and then to the station itself. Last but not least, I am also thinking of somehow organising a nurse-in, but the logistics of this are a little more complex (mind you it's mainly lack of experience on my part) - although I have a few women on board already who are keen to come along and flop their boobs out I figure the more people I tell about this the better too, so feel free to check out the group and share it with others NB - I do want to make it clear that this is definitely not a breast vs bottle issue, it is to do with the media's attitude towards women's bodies and the sexualisation of what is a totally normal and natural bodily function. I am also aware that it is a popular station and probably holds the view that 'any publicity is good publicity', but I feel that this is worth my time regardless and am hoping that maybe others will feel the same. |
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 12:48pm
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just joined your facebook group
good for you taking this stance. I applaud you  ------------- |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 12:49pm
Have fixed the link to the group now too, sorry folks  ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:06pm
Be interesting to see what their take on the Boobs on Bikes parade is . . . i guess that is ok, cos naked breasts are obviously alright if they are representing a sexual object . . . but heaven forbid you use them for feeding your baby  ------------- |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:15pm
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Good on you!!! As someone who was unable to b/f her baby, I have never been able to "publically flop them out", but if I had been able to - I def would have!!!! I will be joining your FB group! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:17pm
| Joined your group, good on you for taking a stand |
Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:26pm
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Awesome! Have joined.
What about men and their builders cracks! |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:38pm
Awesome good on you doing this. I've joined too 
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:44pm
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Have joined your group.
Keep us informed about any possible protest, if it's in CHCH then I will come join in. I would say flop a boob out but that's not really possible with my A cups. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:45pm
| Go you! off to join now! |
Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 1:46pm
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Good on you I have joined the group. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: M2K
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 3:53pm
I REAKON!!!! aaaaargh Those guys are THE biggest idiots too, can't stand them! They are the reason why I dont listen to the edge ------------- 
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kaiz231 wrote:Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 5:11pm
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I think their biggest problem with breastfeeding in public is, is the fact that the child is blocking their view of the actual breast by the sounds of it. I dont think they would have had a problem if it was someone with a pretty low top and showing a lot of cleavage.
I seriously get angry when people get like this. My own MIL tried to tell me in different ways to cover up more while she was here after Andrew's birth. And you must have seen her face when we had visitors (people we just met) and I breastfed Andrew in front of them in the lounge. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 5:55pm
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I've joined Good on you for making a stand!
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 6:00pm
| Have just joined the group, good on you for taking a stand!!!!! |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 6:09pm
Hehe me too
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Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 7:01pm
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Have joined too!! -------------  
 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 7:04pm
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You already know I'm totally behind you!!
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 7:06pm
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I was wondering the other day why I couldnt find you .. youve changed user names! lol
------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: FreeSpirit
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 7:44pm
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You've got my moral support, I've joined the group. ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 7:46pm
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Good on you!! I Have joined the group! ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 9:02pm
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If I get it together enough to do a nurse-in, I will word it / promote it so that supporters are more than welcome to join in including those that don't / can't breastfeed.
Babies AND toddlers are also more than welcome 
It seems as though the studio itself that they broadcast from is in Ponsonby, and I am hoping to get my complaint in to the station itself at the very least before I start organising the actual event. |
Posted By: queenb
Date Posted: 18 September 2009 at 10:00pm
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i'm there for a 'nurse-in'!! I joined your fb group too. also let's just boycott their station and NOT listen to the edge. Their dj's are sooo immature anyway, and there are so many other top 40 stations to listen to. Spread the word, and get them where it hurts!! Their popularity! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 12:31am
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You go girl!! Immature small minded gits.....
Ps...I missed the whole Janet Jackson debarcle cause I was in hospital with Alia. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 6:30am
Good on you! I'd boycott them too, but I never listen to them anyway  -------------   
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Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 11:40am
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Good stuff I have joined your group too. Same as Hopes, I would boycott but never listen anyway lol.
Grrrr they have made me so mad. Love all the comments on the edge website, they have really pissed people off! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 11:46am
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Hehe, have joined the group. I read/heard somewhere that Gen Y is one of the highest populaton groups to have an issue with breast feeding and I expect that is the age of these losers.
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 2:28pm
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Just a quick update...
The FB group page has over 240 members now, and I am on the verge of sending off an official complaint to the station itself, am just waiting on a friend to cast their eyes over it (for clarity's sake), and then will fire off copies both by email and snail mail. I suspect my littlest babe will probably be awake shortly though, so will get that ball rolling later this afternoon, and after that will do some digging and get to posting the link to the FB group page to various The Edge FB pages ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Emmi_
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 3:28pm
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Ive joined and shared it on my FB page, those boys are so dumb, if I was BF I would flop one out!! ------------- 
+1 May 09 Angel
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Posted By: becky
Date Posted: 19 September 2009 at 5:02pm
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Good on you have joined your group I switched to ZM ages ago because I cant stand those guys or that station altogether!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 20 September 2009 at 2:10pm
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Another update!
We are closing in on having 300 members, amazing! 
I've also sent off my official complaint to the station, and it is really just a waiting game to see when / what kind of response we get - keep your fingers crossed it's a good one! ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 21 September 2009 at 6:02pm
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Well, suffice to say my ears are burning just a little... kudos to Fletch for making an effort, but I am throwing in the towel and find it incredibly sad that Vaughan felt that a simple apology was undeserved.
I never once said he wasn't entitled to his opinion but will always have a problem with those who think that breastfeeding in public is not OK. I think too I maybe need to turn off the computer for a few days, I am just too bloody tired... ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 21 September 2009 at 6:13pm
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Hey you did a really good thing. Comments like the one made possibly contribute to a more negative stance on breastfeeding by the younger generations.
That is why I think that remarks like that are really not necessary. ------------- 
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