tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post4613175658952921563..comments2024-01-16T01:42:41.699+11:00Comments on Tune into Radio Carly: The Undateables - creating awareness or stigma around disability and relationships?Carly Findlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-85012701827025652202014-12-01T18:13:36.955+11:002014-12-01T18:13:36.955+11:00I think the title reinforces negative attitudes to...I think the title reinforces negative attitudes toward disability and the commentary is patronising. I also think it's an Victorian Freak Show where society can laugh at the less fortunate. The creators should change the title as it gives negative view of disability.Liu Daleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-34417692459633627902013-12-11T09:13:44.187+11:002013-12-11T09:13:44.187+11:00My daughter Sarah was in series 2. The title is pr...My daughter Sarah was in series 2. The title is provocative, but her experience was positive and the production team went out of their way to research her condition. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882032777829142038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-804857899417804782013-12-11T09:11:21.765+11:002013-12-11T09:11:21.765+11:00My daughter Sarah was in series 2 and enjoyed the ...My daughter Sarah was in series 2 and enjoyed the experience. The production crew researched her disability and encouraged her to take breaks if she needed to. The title is provocative, I agree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882032777829142038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-8112054369130148222013-11-14T13:11:11.197+11:002013-11-14T13:11:11.197+11:00Thanks for the post Carly. I agree totally. I ha...Thanks for the post Carly. I agree totally. I have some serious qualms with some details about the show too - eg some of the voice-overs can be seriously patronising or stereotypical - "he's hoping to find someone who can see past his appearance" (!!!). Still, it's well done - it's humane and somehow manages to respect difference as difference, while not being (hugely) exploitative...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-8497108380204807222013-11-11T12:50:02.373+11:002013-11-11T12:50:02.373+11:00I have been watching the show on ABC and I think i...I have been watching the show on ABC and I think its a lovely show. I dont know, maybe im not looking too far into things, but everyone seems happy and its so lovely to watch. One guy even has his own YouTube channel with weekly updates about his dating life, which has improved heaps because he went on the show.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215090988205177674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-43642908097649033462013-11-11T09:40:34.409+11:002013-11-11T09:40:34.409+11:00Carly, I haven't seen this show, but after you...Carly, I haven't seen this show, but after your positive comments on it, I'll check out iview. I'm not sure what it is about this post, but it has moved me to tears. Maybe I'm just a sensitive soul underneath but I always think,"but what can I do to help bring about change?" I want to DO something positive.Candice DeVillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556198036135539946noreply@blogger.com