I understand the position of not interfering in what members write or adopting a position on disputes and debates between members. But I think this case shows the limits of that position. Philip Pullman will, understandably, be seen by many as representing the SoA (1/?)
This has been a difficult and distressing week for the author community. A few words from us: https://societyofauthors.org/News/News/2021/August/Inclusivity-across-publishing …
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even when commenting in a personal capacity. I worry that by being unable or unwilling to be clear in the position on his actual comments the SoA is encouraging a false equivalence between people defending racism and anti-racism. And by doing that risks being exactly what (2/3)
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Until there is accountability for actions, all the words in the world mean nothing. Honorary or not, what message does it send that Pullman gets to keep his President status?
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Is Pullman still
@Soc_of_Authors President? This will effect whether I renew my membership or not.Thanks. Twitter will use this info to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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What is the common denominator that enables the Society of Authors to throw the same stones, while sitting on the same fence as the Society of Editors, (
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