Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤

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Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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The irony is if you just shut the fuck up and stop projecting your insecurities onto everyone else then pride really serves no purpose. We were quite content to just exist but since you can't shut up about us oppressing you somehow looks like we'll just have to be even more visible.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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If we're banning awareness and pride iconography as "political" imagery then that means the poppy, cancer ribbons, or anything resembling a political party colour can't be displayed either right? Right? However we all know the BBC is merely engaging in institutionalised queerphobia.

Leicester Gazette@leicestergazette.leicester.news

Two University of Leicester students speak out over ‘absurd’ and ‘Orwellian’ decision by the BBC and ITV Studios to edit out pride pins worn on University Challenge

leicester.newsBBC edits out pride pins on University Challenge in ‘Orwellian’ move* * * This story was published by **The Leicester Gazette** : a local, independent newspaper about Leicestershire. 1,000 people have already joined our community. Just use those buttons below to download our app and **sign up for free**. * * * Astrophysics student Samuel Carlier and History student Emmeline Hague-Wright were shocked to find that their LGBTQ+ pride pins had been edited out of their University Challenge appearance earlier this year. The episode, initially scheduled for BBC Two on 24 August, was delayed twice before airing on 7 September 2026. The pins showed the progressive LGBTQ+ pride flag, the bisexual pride flag and a rainbow feather. Speaking to the Leicester Gazette, Sam said: “Living in a liberal democracy and having the state broadcaster tell you ‘we’re editing how you look’, seems very Orwellian.” Sam described the choice to remove the pins before broadcast as “weird” and “absurd”. He said: “[Censoring] that seemed weird. If I had worn a rainbow shirt, would they have censored that? If the idea is to keep things impartial, where is that line in the sand?” A side by-side image of Sam wearing the pin and with it having been digitally removed. Photograph: supplied Sam contacted the BBC to try to understand why his pins had been edited out. He told the Gazette: “The BBC people said they’d ring me, and I chased them, they just said go to the complaints website and file a complaint there, that’s what I did.” Since then, Sam hasn’t had a response from the BBC as to why his pins were removed. After the episode had aired, Sam noted that his shirt ‘melted’ into itself occasionally, as a result of the editing. Photograph: supplied ## Students believe the decision was made following online transphobia Emmeline was also shocked when she found out that the feather pin she wore was due to be removed from the episode she was in. It was understood by Emmeline that there was online transphobia in response to previous episode of University Challenge, and she had been contacted by the BBC, anticipating support from the broadcaster. When the BBC contacted her, instead of an offer of support, she was told her pin was going to be removed. “At first it was mostly confusion,” she said. “I heard that they had received a lot of nastiness online from people and I thought they were going to call me to say ‘we have support services if needed,’ and that wasn't what I got at all.” Instead, Emmeline was notified that the episodes were going to be delayed. “It was out of left field, I was confused for a while,” she said. “This entire delay has been because of a feather and two badges on a teammate that were basically impossible [for viewers] to see.” Emmeline had expressed her frustrations with the repeated delays from the BBC, spanning from mid-July to early-September. She said: “We were announced on the website and then delayed again, and then announced on the website a second time, and delayed even further. Speaking about the removal, she said: “It takes a lot of time” she said. “Making it [the edit] look good would be even more expensive and time-consuming. It seems like drastically a lot of effort.” ## Join the conversation Our app is more than just a way to keep up – it's a gateway to award-winning journalism and the local community. __Want to support our work?__ Click here for membership__.__ ## Wider criticism on LGBTQ+ support The pins Sam wore during the episode. Photograph: supplied According to leading LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall UK, two in five LGBTQ+ students will hide their identities at university for fear of discrimination. Stonewall has reported that more than 36 per cent of trans students have received hostile conduct from university staff due to their gender identity. Reflecting on the digital removal of the pins, Sam spoke about how disheartening the choice was. He said: “There was maybe like a span of eight years where someone could be uncontroversially out in the open queer – now that’s gone again.” he said. The BBC has also been widely criticised for ‘an attack on the LGBTQ+ community’ by pulling its involvement with the popular show, RuPaul's Drag Race. The broadcaster pulled its involvement in September following “significant financial pressures” as the reason for axing their involvement. The criticism follows another recent controversial edit by the BBC. On its hit show, Strictly Come Dancing, a decision was made to edit out ‘Protect the Dolls’ from contestant Bethany Antonia’s T-shirt. It’s a slogan which has become widely used to support the rights of trans women. The BBC defended their decision, saying the changes were made to meet editorial guidelines. It comes as the LGBTQ+ community has faced challenges amid an increasingly less tolerant political climate. ## What the BBC had to say When we asked them about editing out the pins worn by Leicester’s University Challenge team, a BBC spokesperson said: “In line with our editorial guidelines, we advise that no badges, flags, and emblems or symbols are worn or visible during filming, along with clothing with obvious branding or slogans. If such items are not removed for any reason then a decision is made between the programme makers and the BBC regarding any edits to the programme.” The BBC said the delays to the episode were unrelated to the decision to edit out the pins. A spokesperson for ITV Studios said: “University Challenge is an entertainment quiz show and is made in accordance with the BBC Editorial Guidelines requirements for impartiality.” The University of Leicester refused to comment on the matter. * * * **Before you go…** We’ve recently surpassed 1,000 subscribers, which is amazing considering we’re a small team on a shoestring budget. Now, we’re ready for the next stage of the Leicester Gazette. **Download our new app and get all of our journalism anytime, anywhere.** The app connects with **Bluesky** , **Mastodon** and **Threads** , giving you access to a network of around 60 million people. It’s a safer, more meaningful alternative to mainstream social media – owned by the community. * * *

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Joe Kassabian
@jkass99.bsky.social

My mom was diagnosed with cancer and it killed her within 2 months. It took every single member of my family to spend nearly every cent we had just to make sure my step father wasn't left homeless after everything was said and done. This was *with* insurance.

John Ross@johnrossmd.bsky.social

42% of Americans with cancer deplete their life savings within two years. Breaking Bad was a documentary

amjmed.comDeath or Debt? National Estimates of Financial Toxicity in Persons with Newly-Diagnosed CancerThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of cancer upon a patient's net worth and debt in the US.
Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Why can't we do this in the UK?

EmmanuelSPV@emmanuelspv.bsky.social

Avant / Après la piste cyclable le long de la "petite route" entre Ploudalmézeau et Portsall dans le Finistère. La Google Car n'est pas passée du même côté de la route alors l'avant après est décalé. Mais l'avant et sa piétonne sur la chaussée montre l'importance locale de la route.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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It tells you're they are human garbage. But be in no doubt: their supporters are even worse, they couldn't exist without their rabid hate farm following.

Adrian Littlejohn@yorksfella59.bsky.social

Donald Trump has shared footage of the death of poor William Chapman, against the expressed wishes of his family. Nigel Farage shared footage of the death of young Henry Nowak, against the equally clear wishes of his family. What does that tell you about the pair of them? 🤮

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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The complete shambles that has been the "execution" of Christa Pike is a perfect example of why the death penalty is barbaric and is wholly about vengeance, not justice. Always baffles me when the pro-lifers are so rabidly in favour of state sanctioned murder on their own terms. Maybe God said no?

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Dribbling idiot that starts war he can't win now threatening everyone else so he can look like a wnner. The USA should have stuck this prat in the bin long ago. He has demolished any chance of the USA being a taken as a serious global player in future.

bbc.co.ukUK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threatPresident Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Drunk fratboy in charge results in stupidest proclamations ever heard. Who knew?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Hegseth: "We need students of western civilization and the pillars of our republic. Leaders who understand the faith of Jerusalem, the philosophy of anthems -- Athens. The power of Rome, and the freedom of Philadelphia circa 1776."

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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* What is a hijacked airliner; how does it crash? * P o'H thinking Windows on the World was the equivalent of a roadside cafe. * "We didn't hear that plane" - the plane hit the tower P o'H claimed to be in first, several floors below him. * His 'description' of escaping the collapse... Just gold.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Most people wouldn't notice but the right hand lane drop sign is outright wrong (wickets were replaced in 2002 for permanent lane drops) whereas the correct curved arrow signs don't usually appear in roadworks - it's rare to see narrow lanes operate around a permanent lane drop!

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Most people wouldn't notice but the right hand lane drop sign is outright wrong (wickets were replaced in 2002 for permanent lane drops) whereas the correct curved arrow signs don't usually appear in roadworks - it's rare to see narrow lanes operate around a permanent lane drop!

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Might be worth pointing out that the likes of Danny Tommo would have been, in 1985, ripping up benches and lobbing them at opposing fans. Our far right are mostly football thugs that needed a new hobby after the game started trying to clean house. Keep football dry.

bbc.co.ukBurnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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More ATEMAP stuff this afternoon. A lot of this is not really "new" stuff for me, but it is very good to see people on board with the basic principle: People. Make. Places. We have, for too long, worried more about what to do for metal boxes and not what to do for the occupants. 1/

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Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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The fastest way to cut the welfare bill? Invest in healthy, liveable neighbourhoods. Safe routes to schools that tackle sedentary lifestyles in children. Public realm that encourages social inclusion and tackles mental wellbeing. Would govt listen more if AI told them this?

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Yes. I like my car, and I like the convenience it brings. But I also accept the social costs of that; if you can't accept this you shouldn't own one, frankly. Safe streets starts not with designers but the attitude of their users. Me me me mentality excludes other people from travelling.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
@showmeasign.online

More ATEMAP stuff this afternoon. A lot of this is not really "new" stuff for me, but it is very good to see people on board with the basic principle: People. Make. Places. We have, for too long, worried more about what to do for metal boxes and not what to do for the occupants. 1/

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Back home now, and I share the views of others that we're still great at talk but delivering falls flat. A lot of this is treasury brain but there is also a belief in some quarters that you can milk one great scheme and forget to do anything else. Momentum is key.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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If orgs are going to shrink back from negative press and irrelevant consultation feedback then nothing will get done. The argument about what needs doing was settled 20 years ago. We can argue the how, but until we give people genuine choices the car wins by default and that has bad implications.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Another ATEMAP thing... if you know the story of Eleanor Horner, why did her frankly quite simple request for a safe route to school take that many years to deliver? We really need to ask why govt policy barriers to making streets safer exist. A ped crossing should be cheap and quick to provide.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
@showmeasign.online

More ATEMAP stuff this afternoon. A lot of this is not really "new" stuff for me, but it is very good to see people on board with the basic principle: People. Make. Places. We have, for too long, worried more about what to do for metal boxes and not what to do for the occupants. 1/

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Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Remember that unlike major roads, people orientated links can vary in provision without undermining them. You don't need a consistent expressway between two points, but you do need a consistently *usable* route, so no random and obnoxious surface changes or suddenly forced into a main road.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
@showmeasign.online

More ATEMAP stuff this afternoon. A lot of this is not really "new" stuff for me, but it is very good to see people on board with the basic principle: People. Make. Places. We have, for too long, worried more about what to do for metal boxes and not what to do for the occupants. 1/

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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As politicians wedded to car focussed culture war funded by fossil fuels gain momentum we need to push back hard. There is no debate to be had; the "anti" movement wants to turn back the clock to the 1970s and people relegated to second fiddle. We can do, and we deserve, better. Let's go.

Bryn Buck 🏳️‍🌈💛🤍💜🖤
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Why don't women and children feel safe in the built environment? What can we design so people feel good in what we've made? How can we deliver amidst a backdrop of opposition and lack of money? Not everything needs to be a big ticket item. Remember: the smallest snowflake can start an avalanche.