Disappointed in The Beacon's name change

24 hours since Christine responded, I'd love to be a fly on the wall in those offices. If only because I find frantic activity fascinating. Yeah, it's a character fault.

I do feel for them; it's pretty disturbing to think you are on a winner to find all the things you were excited about are not well received. I know this because I've been there. I can well imagine what it was like to come back from a break to find the white ants have moved in. But in we are.

I'm holding my ground at the moment: I want to see the decision to change the name of the Beacon rescinded. For now.

As @afraser has so wisely commented, middle ground needs to be found. Stopping the rot at this stage is a great plan. Using the feedback from this thread to consider what needs to be done about gender inclusion in the future works for me too.

I know how hard it is to rebrand. It's not just a matter of changing colours or chopping the skirt off an image. Something that needs to be considered is the value of good will and public recognition. I perfectly understand why BCNA wants to hang on to something that really works for them and, by definition, for us. Believe me, having been involved with a number of feminist organisations over the years, the philosophy of mutual accord is just that, a philosophy. Someone is always unhappy.

But, and it's a big but, if community opinion demands change, change should happen. Let's get rid of the name change and review the constant reference to 'women with breast cancer' It's an easy fix.

I'm no lady and look like a footballer in drag if I wear pink but I have no real problem with the logo. For now. I really urge you all to think about what has sparked this thread and focus on doing something that should be relatively simple and not too bruising to the egos and bottom line of the people responsible for the decision. No Pink Lady magazine. Thanks.