This is the update of the Diva/Playboy situation from Suzanne Culph at Change.org. See my earlier blog post for some background on the issue.
"Huge news! Reports are coming in from supporters in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide that Diva staff have been removing some Playboy products from display. The campaign is working - but Diva management continue to dig in their heels and are refusing to withdraw Playboy nationwide. Diva’s brand is taking a beating - both online and offline. They’re monitoring what their customers are saying about them online every moment. Taking a respectful message about why you signed the petition directly to Diva right now could tip the balance. Click here to post a personal message on Diva’s Facebook page. It’s important you speak from the heart about why this campaign matters - but if you need some help, here are some ideas on what to say: • Why you’re personally against promoting a porn brand like Playboy to girls. • As a parent and customer how it will influence your shopping decisions. • The impact of the porn industry on women and perceptions of women. The petition started by Collective Shout on Change.org has transformed into a movement of parents and shoppers, determined to hold Diva to account for pushing Playboy products on to young girls. And we’ve been phenomenally successful, some Playboy merchandise has been shoved under the counter “because of the controversy.” Diva’s General Manager Bianca Ginns continues to say they’re just following a fashion trend. Let’s make sure Diva know that selling the porn industry to young girls will never be fashionable - click here to share with Diva why you support the petition by posting on their Facebook wall. Thanks for all that you’re doing, Suzanne, for the Change.org team."
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Mark Wilson
23/1/2012 01:08:24 pm
I just saw your earlier blog post on this issue and you're right on the money. Playboy should not see younger girls as a market for its products.
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