tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post7434122622714630766..comments2024-03-27T10:34:14.352-07:00Comments on Dorothy Surrenders: Pledge to Do BetterDorothy Snarkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10143059192565751994noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-57457866457649754692016-05-02T21:38:55.151-07:002016-05-02T21:38:55.151-07:00Some of you anons are wastes of skin. Just because...Some of you anons are wastes of skin. Just because your old & bitchy at the world doesnt mean everyone is. Its not actually called the Lexa Pledge, Lexa sparked it but it isnt actually about her specifically, if some of you would get over yourselves about how because you hated Lexa therefore you dont care keep enjoying tropey LGBT characters on TV. People are trying to get some change happening but again because you didnt come up with the idea you arent on board.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-32425255347440375342016-05-02T17:28:18.413-07:002016-05-02T17:28:18.413-07:00Before people start dragging The Catch, the reason...Before people start dragging The Catch, the reason they signed it is BECAUSE they themselves fell into the trope and realized it when all was already filmed, and they addressed the death afterwards in this context and talked about it openly. In fact, it was a similar storyline that inspired Saving Hope to craft the pledge. THEY were writing a story about a lesbian who died and were discussing it in the writers room when the whole Lexa controversy exploded and decided to educate themselves and read on everything that was being put out by the community, the articles, etc. and based on that changed the storyline and decided to pen the Pledge with the LGBT fans deserve better folks. It's people like them, who realize their mistakes and try to learn and do better that should be commended.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-56729283000225256642016-05-02T15:19:15.360-07:002016-05-02T15:19:15.360-07:00Besides that the Pledge is not officially named &q...Besides that the Pledge is not officially named "The Lexa Pledge", it's just been nicknamed that for reasons mentioned above bt Lily Mikesell and on top of the fact that Lexa's death is what triggered the sudden mass-outrage. The straw that broke the camel's back for many people, and introduced a whole new generation to the concept.<br /><br />Regarding The Catch, Sherry White released a statement http://lgbtfansdeservebetter.com/blog/2016/04/30/statement-sherry-white/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-57170806489134569442016-05-02T14:44:44.721-07:002016-05-02T14:44:44.721-07:00The Lexa Pledge as well as the lgbt fans deserve b...The Lexa Pledge as well as the lgbt fans deserve better info campaign came about through the hard work of that particular fandom. After countless articles were written about it and lots of money raised for the Trevor Project it kind of makes sense to have that character be the "name" as it has become so recognizable.<br /><br />But in the end, who cares what the name is isn't what's important is the goals we share?<br /><br />Thanks Dorothy for your wit and insight on the issue as usual, and for your continuing coverage!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723777755968436602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-2971765524145693032016-05-02T14:23:44.365-07:002016-05-02T14:23:44.365-07:00I agree with the principle of this pledge, but I w...I agree with the principle of this pledge, but I would care a whole lot more if this wasn't called the "Lexa Pledge". Lexa doesn't represent all queer viewers, it certainly doesn't represent me or anyone I know. I'm honestly a bit annoyed that this one character is being used as an icon representative of queer fans and that so many Clexa shippers only really care about pushing this movement because their favorite white lesbian character died. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-28258429141505146922016-05-02T10:18:00.619-07:002016-05-02T10:18:00.619-07:00Sorry gals, me phone likes my comments so much, i...Sorry gals, me phone likes my comments so much, it posts twice....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921156267390411019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-42701984241984979062016-05-02T10:16:12.405-07:002016-05-02T10:16:12.405-07:00Oh, when Hellywood sees the persistent pernicious ...Oh, when Hellywood sees the persistent pernicious decline in revenue. .. only then coupled with your protestations will we see change....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921156267390411019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-53945005270167198932016-05-02T10:15:35.412-07:002016-05-02T10:15:35.412-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921156267390411019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-9770809720151041222016-05-02T10:13:20.854-07:002016-05-02T10:13:20.854-07:00Of course, you can do what I have done: stop watch...Of course, you can do what I have done: stop watching mainstream tv. The ratings for CNN/MSNBC/CNBS (sic)/Fox news shows are plummeting as people realize they spew a deluded fantasy not in our interest. Y'all need to see the same in our fiction PROGRAMMING. .....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921156267390411019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-34422659216610402102016-05-02T10:12:45.422-07:002016-05-02T10:12:45.422-07:00Of course, you can do what I have done: stop watch...Of course, you can do what I have done: stop watching mainstream tv. The ratings for CNN/MSNBC/CNBS (sic)/Fox news shows are plummeting as people realize they spew a deluded fantasy not in our interest. Y'all need to see the same in our fiction PROGRAMMING. .....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921156267390411019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-4055620095251283092016-05-02T09:13:59.212-07:002016-05-02T09:13:59.212-07:00I think The Catch is pretty boring and formalistic...I think The Catch is pretty boring and formalistic. I did watch the eps of the 2 women falling into bed together. It too was formalistic. One woman a bisexual hired killer, and the other trying to buy the team time by suducing the killer. All in all just the same old stuff. But atleast the writers have now pledged to write queer characters with more depth and have better stories. So, maybe a win. But I doubt that The Catch will get any better.<br /><br />If the writers and producers really want to make real change to LGBTQ representation, they should write more LEAD (who won't be killed off) characters that are queer. It's tiring to see us only get to be the secondary character or the extra on set. Neither of these type of characters get much respect and that is why they are disposable. The secondary characters includes not just gays, but women and POC. Kazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002033611851602047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-47450299372627021632016-05-02T03:45:54.986-07:002016-05-02T03:45:54.986-07:00As I understand it, the episode of The Catch was a...As I understand it, the episode of The Catch was already shot and done when The 100's "Thirteen" aired. In my opinion it is okay to realize that you are part of harmful "trend", apologize and sign the pledge stating that you will try to do better. <br />Can we please try and not get out the pitchforks just yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-44828959969836701482016-05-02T02:44:11.256-07:002016-05-02T02:44:11.256-07:00I call BS on The Catch. They just killed a lesbia...I call BS on The Catch. They just killed a lesbian off. Signing something like that when you already did the thing you say you won't is poor form at the least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com