David West
@davidjwest.bsky.social
I consider myself a normal bloke. Sadly a description few others recognise.
Used to be a doctor.
Now retired so basically on holiday the whole time and consequently struggling with weight.
Used to be a doctor.
Now retired so basically on holiday the whole time and consequently struggling with weight.
I started with race as that’s what the discussion was about but I have never suggested a certain race shouldn’t be allowed to participate in my view of what society should be like.
October 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I started with race as that’s what the discussion was about but I have never suggested a certain race shouldn’t be allowed to participate in my view of what society should be like.
“Yet people like you think that they shouldn’t be able to shine their light around. That there should be no role model available to drive aspiration”
Absolutely not true. I’m delighted to hear what you say about your kids
Absolutely not true. I’m delighted to hear what you say about your kids
October 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“Yet people like you think that they shouldn’t be able to shine their light around. That there should be no role model available to drive aspiration”
Absolutely not true. I’m delighted to hear what you say about your kids
Absolutely not true. I’m delighted to hear what you say about your kids
“people like you who say that a certain race/sex/sexual persuasion shouldn’t be allowed to participate in your view of what society should be like”
I have said no such thing!
Stop putting words in my mouth
I have said no such thing!
Stop putting words in my mouth
October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“people like you who say that a certain race/sex/sexual persuasion shouldn’t be allowed to participate in your view of what society should be like”
I have said no such thing!
Stop putting words in my mouth
I have said no such thing!
Stop putting words in my mouth
I don’t like overreaction exaggeration overegging arguments.
It doesn’t help and in this case doesn’t help the minorities affected.
It doesn’t help and in this case doesn’t help the minorities affected.
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I don’t like overreaction exaggeration overegging arguments.
It doesn’t help and in this case doesn’t help the minorities affected.
It doesn’t help and in this case doesn’t help the minorities affected.
I am quietly commenting not vigorously complaining. But I would quietly comment if all perfume ads just featured white models and it had come up for discussion on here and hit my feed.
October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I am quietly commenting not vigorously complaining. But I would quietly comment if all perfume ads just featured white models and it had come up for discussion on here and hit my feed.
You carry on living in your bubble. I’m getting out of here. I’m sure you will welcome my departure.
October 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
You carry on living in your bubble. I’m getting out of here. I’m sure you will welcome my departure.
🤷♂️ I was responding to other people’s talk about the colour of people in adverts. I didn’t bring the topic up in first place.
October 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🤷♂️ I was responding to other people’s talk about the colour of people in adverts. I didn’t bring the topic up in first place.
I take it you are in the health sector as I was. Yes such figures are appalling. But need calm careful solutions not anger.
As owner of a healthcare business I can tell you such behaviour as reported in Guardian today would not have been tolerated and instigators immediately sacked.
As owner of a healthcare business I can tell you such behaviour as reported in Guardian today would not have been tolerated and instigators immediately sacked.
October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I take it you are in the health sector as I was. Yes such figures are appalling. But need calm careful solutions not anger.
As owner of a healthcare business I can tell you such behaviour as reported in Guardian today would not have been tolerated and instigators immediately sacked.
As owner of a healthcare business I can tell you such behaviour as reported in Guardian today would not have been tolerated and instigators immediately sacked.
I’m not focussed on skin colour by any means. It’s the focus on skin colour by the advertisers that has created this situation. You’re not telling me that the advertisers just randomly ended up with so many black actors featuring in adverts. It is they who deliberately chose/focussed on skin colour.
October 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I’m not focussed on skin colour by any means. It’s the focus on skin colour by the advertisers that has created this situation. You’re not telling me that the advertisers just randomly ended up with so many black actors featuring in adverts. It is they who deliberately chose/focussed on skin colour.
You need to calm down! Talk about outrage. It’s not me who is outraged or exhibiting outrage.
October 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
You need to calm down! Talk about outrage. It’s not me who is outraged or exhibiting outrage.
Not at all. We should try to have fair representation. It’s a fairly sensible view I’d have thought. If confronting something in the way you believe we should has opposite effect to what you wish would happen perhaps it’s you who should reconsider tactics.
October 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Not at all. We should try to have fair representation. It’s a fairly sensible view I’d have thought. If confronting something in the way you believe we should has opposite effect to what you wish would happen perhaps it’s you who should reconsider tactics.
Where have I expressed outrage? On anything?
October 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Where have I expressed outrage? On anything?
in certain roles eg mainstream drama acting, leaders of large companies etc
October 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
in certain roles eg mainstream drama acting, leaders of large companies etc
I am saying that deliberately over representing them will likely have the opposite effect than that intended.
I agree but was not saying that many racists will be angered by it.
Fair representation is most likely to help minorities. And yes that applies to the over representation of whites ….
I agree but was not saying that many racists will be angered by it.
Fair representation is most likely to help minorities. And yes that applies to the over representation of whites ….
October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I am saying that deliberately over representing them will likely have the opposite effect than that intended.
I agree but was not saying that many racists will be angered by it.
Fair representation is most likely to help minorities. And yes that applies to the over representation of whites ….
I agree but was not saying that many racists will be angered by it.
Fair representation is most likely to help minorities. And yes that applies to the over representation of whites ….
It’s the statement “Fuck em” that is rather off putting. Otherwise you are appearing polite but is that just on the face of it and really you are considering me an ignorant obnoxious old bastard. I’m not btw! Perhaps we could have a pint in Manchester some time?
October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It’s the statement “Fuck em” that is rather off putting. Otherwise you are appearing polite but is that just on the face of it and really you are considering me an ignorant obnoxious old bastard. I’m not btw! Perhaps we could have a pint in Manchester some time?
Advertisers use data I’m pretty certain. Even if sexiness is in the eye of the beholder there will be data on what types of people are considered the sexiest. All I’m saying is maybe (just maybe) advertisers take this into account. As they take other data on what appeals into account.
October 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Advertisers use data I’m pretty certain. Even if sexiness is in the eye of the beholder there will be data on what types of people are considered the sexiest. All I’m saying is maybe (just maybe) advertisers take this into account. As they take other data on what appeals into account.
That include me? If so please stop our discussion. I’m trying to be polite with you and to understand where you are coming from.
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
That include me? If so please stop our discussion. I’m trying to be polite with you and to understand where you are coming from.
I’m obviously not deciding that merely doubting.
It’s a nonsense that you can’t say that one racial group possesses features that are more common in that group. Black men are more likely to suffer prostate cancer. Are we not allowed to mention that for fear of being regarded racist?
It’s a nonsense that you can’t say that one racial group possesses features that are more common in that group. Black men are more likely to suffer prostate cancer. Are we not allowed to mention that for fear of being regarded racist?
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’m obviously not deciding that merely doubting.
It’s a nonsense that you can’t say that one racial group possesses features that are more common in that group. Black men are more likely to suffer prostate cancer. Are we not allowed to mention that for fear of being regarded racist?
It’s a nonsense that you can’t say that one racial group possesses features that are more common in that group. Black men are more likely to suffer prostate cancer. Are we not allowed to mention that for fear of being regarded racist?
Are you actually listening with an open mind to anything I am saying? Can you not see the point about the reactions being counterproductive?
October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Are you actually listening with an open mind to anything I am saying? Can you not see the point about the reactions being counterproductive?
You clearly didn’t read the caveat I clearly mentioned
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
You clearly didn’t read the caveat I clearly mentioned
I am participating in a discussion about over representation of black people in adverts.
October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I am participating in a discussion about over representation of black people in adverts.
I said maybe they are by which I meant maybe the advertisers think they are and therefore will have more appeal to those they want to sell their products to.
I doubt many black people would be offended by the thought that advertisers considered them more sexy than white people or Asians.
I doubt many black people would be offended by the thought that advertisers considered them more sexy than white people or Asians.
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I said maybe they are by which I meant maybe the advertisers think they are and therefore will have more appeal to those they want to sell their products to.
I doubt many black people would be offended by the thought that advertisers considered them more sexy than white people or Asians.
I doubt many black people would be offended by the thought that advertisers considered them more sexy than white people or Asians.