David BASC Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Dear all, You may have seen or heard Sky news this morning attacking game shooting - the story is repeated on their web site. BASC have taken Sky to task, and they have promised to correct the inaccuracies. This was a story prompted by LACS. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Sky News are running a vote 'Should birds be shot for sport?' Over 70% have voted no. Take a minute and vote YES!!!!!! (Vote 100 times, I did) http://www.sky.com/skynews/home They ran a video on the 7 O'clock news showing a LACS video on a game rearing farm any one see it? The video can be viewed on the site. :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Well spotted dazza...not sure they won't operate a knock back on multiple votes from the same ISP BUT well worth a try AND we should all be e-mailing everyone we know to vote as well 'cause you can be sure the anti's will. C'mon guys lets have your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Im getting everyone in my office and every one I know to vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 The anti's are whipping our ***! Get voting! 27% YES 73% NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNicholls Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Don't think the multiple vote thing works, I made several votes and the "yes" count never went up, so I closed the page and tried again and the count still never went up :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Where is the click box to cast a vote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Looks like Sky have taken it down. C'mon BASC give 'em hell for such a one sided story! It's no good just accepting an apology the public NOT BASC members need to see both (true) sides of the story. A short retraction statement in BASC mag isn't any use it needs to be in the national media. And you thought our sport/s were safe...don't believe it those anti's have more tricks up their sleeves than Tommy Cooper only theirs might just work. Time to fight back guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 They havent taken it down, you need to vote on the current one listed on the main page then it offers you a chance to vote on other polls in the pop up window. This is where you can vote for the shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 It's a very badly worded poll. BASC's objectives: You say we are out of touch with what the members want / need - are you aware of BASC's objectives: A strong and unified voice for shooting Continued opportunity to go shooting All party backing for shooting Balanced comment in the media High standards I say this is as a member, on this occasion, for whichever reason the balanced comment appears to be missing. Sky News in the past I always felt was on the whole neutral to supportative of countrysports, so this could mark a change, perhaps. Certainly BASC should try and get on and get the information accross about shooting to the masses, because that is often where battles are lost and won, if we can get in early and show them the process from shot bird -> supermarket, the quality of life of your average pheasant and the conservation value for other birds and mammals in the countryside because of shooting and sporting interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 You are able to vote until 31/8/05....get voting,I`m going to vote from all(3)comps at work each day,suggest you all do like wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 You are able to vote until 31/8/05....get voting,I`m going to vote from all(3)comps at work each day,suggest you all do like wise. Then I hope you remember to delete the cookies that the site stores on your computers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 We have forced Sky to make good the inacurate statements they made on their initial article. We started 'giving them hell' immediately the article was televised. They have also removed the poll and changed it for one on homeopathy. However, please do your bit guys, fax.,e-mail. even call Sky and express your displeasure (without being rude!) and demand that Sky offer BASC a slot to promote game as food, or another pro shooting story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Good to hear, sock it to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) The poll is still there: Sky News Poll i think this needs posting on all the other forums as well, any chance of PM'ing it to everyone Teal? it might not be the main poll anymore, but they can still use the results from it against shooting! Edited August 26, 2005 by paulos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 It's a very badly worded poll. BASC's objectives: You say we are out of touch with what the members want / need - are you aware of BASC's objectives: A strong and unified voice for shooting Continued opportunity to go shooting All party backing for shooting Balanced comment in the media High standards I say this is as a member, on this occasion, for whichever reason the balanced comment appears to be missing. Sky News in the past I always felt was on the whole neutral to supportative of countrysports, so this could mark a change, perhaps. Certainly BASC should try and get on and get the information accross about shooting to the masses, because that is often where battles are lost and won, if we can get in early and show them the process from shot bird -> supermarket, the quality of life of your average pheasant and the conservation value for other birds and mammals in the countryside because of shooting and sporting interests. Well said Teal...YES YES YES just what I've been trying to get across. No good just getting Sky to dump the article we want payback!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 David BASC any chance you you could publish the name, email address, fax or tel number of the main man to contact at Sky. It might help everyone make their point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 I have also alerted the forum on gun-trader- but yes spread the message far and wide. If BASC complains - fine - that is what we are here for - to stand up for shooting. If 10,000 shooters complain (in a balanced and not rude or aggressive way) supporting the BASC position,then even better! Not sure why you are still seeing the shooting poll - it went off line hours ago - very odd! Wil check it out though D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Easy way to contact Sky - go to their home page - there is an e-mail feed back comment box there Letters etc to News Editor David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi, Give em hell You saw what happened to hunting! :< :< :< Don't let them win :< FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 LACS, we all hate them, but they sure are organised :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 LACS are good (ish) at publicity - thing is thay take what is an emotive subject and it makes good news. Listen guys and gals, as I have said on other forums - you are the eyes and ears - if you see or hear somthing in the media that you do not like ( re Shooting!) - then let BASC know. OK we may already be on the case - but we would rather get 200 callls about somthing than no calls at all - get my drift?# You can post on this forum or get in touch with us at BASC HQ. I am off for a few days camping with my wife and three kids - so I will not be on line untill Sept 5th - but Simon wil be I am sure. Bye for now David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargeant Bang Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 They havent taken it down, you need to vote on the current one listed on the main page then it offers you a chance to vote on other polls in the pop up window. This is where you can vote for the shooting. Axe is right, you have to vote on the current topic it offers and then a new window opens to let you choose the "shooting" topic. Multiple votes won't work unfortunately, unless you do it from various computers with different IP addresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Poll over yes 32.75 no 67.25% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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