tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post6891491096124738142..comments2023-06-22T02:30:32.015-07:00Comments on JerseyRic: Media AVP (Anti Victim Prejudice) 1 - "Indecent Images of Children"RBougeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10627962988409870004noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-59569781320537569982013-06-01T14:28:29.522-07:002013-06-01T14:28:29.522-07:00I have linked to various blogs including some loca...I have linked to various blogs including some local ones. I stand by what I said about "naming and shaming" sites, ones similar to the one on FB do nothing to protect children.RBougeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627962988409870004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-54028407058204503152013-05-30T18:39:23.053-07:002013-05-30T18:39:23.053-07:00Just when you thought it couldn't get any wors...Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/children_shealth/10080013/Now-its-a-social-worker-for-every-child-in-Scotland.html" rel="nofollow">CHILD PROTECTION</a><br />Big Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228210750484725153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-91445408313770571772013-05-30T09:37:50.543-07:002013-05-30T09:37:50.543-07:00Sorry but why do you link up a the propaganda blog...Sorry but why do you link up a the propaganda blog which attacks paedophiles in calling them scum after what you said on Jersey Radio last week?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-71555030524861040752013-05-30T05:45:47.457-07:002013-05-30T05:45:47.457-07:00Your blog is great.
Fab to have you fighting thi...Your blog is great. <br />Fab to have you fighting this horrid term.<br />Great stuff Ric. and good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-63378519755635560762013-05-29T14:50:33.388-07:002013-05-29T14:50:33.388-07:00Welcome to the Blogsphere Richard, well done and g...Welcome to the Blogsphere Richard, well done and good luck mate, no doubt the halfwit Haworth will be pestering you shortly :)Big Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228210750484725153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-33447920386088763752013-05-28T12:22:26.886-07:002013-05-28T12:22:26.886-07:00Richard, thank you for your many emails, but I thi...Richard, thank you for your many emails, but I think you're slightly missing the point over the term child porn. **** is a populist newspaper and we try to use concise, widely used terms such as child porn so that our readers will understand what we are referring to, as do many other newspapers, magazines and news organisations who use the same term. I appreciate your argument but to the paedophiles who view indecent images of children it is a form of pornography, and they treat it as so, thus to use the term 'child porn' doesn't lessen the crime committed it simply explains what it is to these offenders. I think if you asked most right-minded people what child porn means to them they would automatically know it has a negative connotation and is something associated with and enjoyed by sick paedophiles, I find it hard to believe that the vast majority of people have considered for one second that the term trivialises child abuse. Pornography is defined as "the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction". Paedophiles seek sexual gratification from images of children, while the rest of us can see such images for what they are, vile criminal acts, unfortunately they don't. <br /> Now I'm sure you will come back with several more reasons why we shouldn't use the term, but I suggest we agree to differ as this email has taken up way too much of my time already.<br /> RegardsRBougeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627962988409870004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-74599771240839800012013-05-28T12:21:15.895-07:002013-05-28T12:21:15.895-07:00Dear Mr Bougeard,
While I appreciate and respect y...Dear Mr Bougeard,<br />While I appreciate and respect your point of view, we will once again have to agree to differ on the correctness of the terminology used.<br />The sad fact is that images such as those concerned are used by certain individuals as pornography and are therefore capable of being described as such, with ‘porn’ being a well-understood and commonly used abbreviation for ‘pornography’ and ‘child’ being used adjectivally to qualify the term and distinguish it from other types of pornography, some of which are also unlawful.<br />I do not believe that the widespread use of the expression ‘child porn’ has ever led any reader, listener or viewer anywhere to believe that the material and activity thus described is anything other than illegal (and, indeed, by general consensus and connotation, deeply reprehensible).<br />We will continue to use the expression and, while I am sure you will disagree, I hope you will understand that I do not propose to enter into correspondence on the subject every time we do so.RBougeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627962988409870004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-76666174123155659062013-05-28T12:18:09.323-07:002013-05-28T12:18:09.323-07:00Dear Mr Bougeard,
I’m absolutely convinced you are...Dear Mr Bougeard,<br />I’m absolutely convinced you are right when you state that none of the victims of such abuse would consider themselves “child porn stars” but to suggest that’s what the coverage implies is both offensive and nonsensical. It does nothing of the sort.<br />We do not trivialize, downplay or legitimise the abuse carried out on children in the name of titillation. Indeed, by highlighting this heinous crime we are showing what will happen to those who become involved in downloading, viewing or paying for such pornography. We use a variety of terms in the context of the articles and will continue to do so to highlight the punishment of those involved.<br />RBougeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627962988409870004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-35252440470870838362013-05-28T12:16:52.092-07:002013-05-28T12:16:52.092-07:00Richard,
I have a feeling you have raised the same...Richard,<br />I have a feeling you have raised the same issue with us before (excuse me if I’m wrong).<br />I can understand your point of view, but I do not think most readers would share it. Indecent images of children are generally referred to as “child porn”. This is no way downplays the crime.<br />However, I’ve taken note of your views. Please do not feel the need to contact me every time you see the term in our newspapers.RBougeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627962988409870004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2864523480310815226.post-37725762815013919172013-05-28T12:15:17.131-07:002013-05-28T12:15:17.131-07:00Dear Mr Bougeard,
Thank you for your email. I am s...Dear Mr Bougeard,<br />Thank you for your email. I am sorry that you were unhappy with this headline.<br />However, I do not agree with your view that the phrase “child porn” trivialises or downplays this crime and I certainly do not agree that it legitimises the offence.<br />The phrase “child porn” is a widely used and widely understood term. Most people on seeing this phrase would react with horror and revulsion.<br />I cannot recall anybody else objecting to the use of this term on the grounds that you have done.<br />RBougeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627962988409870004noreply@blogger.com