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Disappointed in The Beacon's name change
Hi All
It's been a long time since I posted. I've been thinking about this, and watching to see if anyone else commented on this. I don't know if somewhere along the way I've missed something. Was there discussion or consultaion about the name change to Pink Lady? I feel that it's diappointing, and disrespectful to our male members, after all, men do get breast cancer too, And as an organisation, I thought the aim was to be more inclusive, not less.
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts
Lyn
It's been a long time since I posted. I've been thinking about this, and watching to see if anyone else commented on this. I don't know if somewhere along the way I've missed something. Was there discussion or consultaion about the name change to Pink Lady? I feel that it's diappointing, and disrespectful to our male members, after all, men do get breast cancer too, And as an organisation, I thought the aim was to be more inclusive, not less.
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts
Lyn
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- I think that is a great idea @afraser. I also think that adding @BCNA to all comments relating to the change of name and our request that is suspended will mean that there can be no suggestion that information was not received.
If the message is consistent --No Pink Lady Magazine-- there can be no confusion.
One battle at a time, ladies and gents. - @Afraser
that is a wonderful Idea can you please do that on behalf of all of those who don't want the Beacon name changed until further consultation with the members.
Maybe start a post asking who wants to have their name on the letter also ? - So, we have 160 comments so far - do we need to make this more formal? A letter to the executive and Board? Happy to do so.......
- The idea of aBreast is for the magazine name only. Leaving it as Beacon is fine. A massive consensus for a no to Pink Lady.
- I can see your point @Zoffiel. I think leaving the magazine as ‘The Beacon’ instead of changing it to Pink Lady is an easy thing to reach consensus on. One thing at a time is what we all have experience with ;)
Very good suggestion, Steplightly. I think that would be a very acceptable title.
I know I sound like a broken record but the problem, at the moment, is the imminent change of the magazines name.
All the other suggestions are great and show true enthusiasm for the organisation however I fear that if we get distracted by them, at the moment, this argument will be lost.
Requesting that no change is made to the name of the magazine until further consultation is reasonable. It is doable, will cost nothing and can be done immediately without any fuss.
Changing logos, or even adopting a new name are not so easy. I know there have been some sensible suggestions but, please, be realistic about time frames.
If we make this too difficult, costly or complicated we are making it very easy for BCNA to say no. And I'll bet that is exactly what they will do.
One battle at a time, please. Win this one then regroup and start a proper campaign for what ever change we want to see next.
Marg
- Thank you Summerhill38. Just wanted to put thoughts out there that have been ruminating in my variable functioning brain..
- @steplightly - great suggestion for the name change. Simple and straight to the point. Hoping BCNA sits up and takes notice.
Perhaps the next magazine could have a sheet of voting paper in it and if anyone is interested in having their voice heard they can return it with their own stamp (i.e. saving BCNA postage costs).
Prior to that they need to look at the ideas put forward via this website and then ask us all to vote on that.
Any thoughts anyone ? - @soldiercrab thank you, lovely of you to say, though I was talking not just about myself but all of us collectively...in terms of opinions it doesn't matter, not really. I'm under no illusion that my contributions are valued but they are also volunteered, and that I am not an employee of BCNA, even if it is US that are here running the Forum 24/7...
:)
M - Thanks SoldierCrab for your encouragement.
