Re: Formal complaint.

Dear Metro,

I am writing to express my serious concern about yet another instance in which my comment was rejected for allegedly violating community standards. I feel compelled to formally lodge a complaint and would like to navigate through your complaints procedure.

On Thursday, May 12, 2026, I shared my thoughts in response to an article titled “The BBC has let down LGBT+ views – I won’t forgive them.” I believe my contribution was valuable and relevant, and I would like to understand why it was dismissed. Thank you for addressing this matter.

I was thrilled to see that my comment had garnered several likes! However, I was taken aback when I received an email today stating that it had been rejected and removed. It’s disheartening to see a newspaper like yours not championing freedom of speech. After all, protecting diverse opinions is a cornerstone of quality journalism!

I was genuinely shocked by the show ‘I Kissed a Boy’ from the very start and felt compelled to reach out to the BBC to express my concerns. The portrayal of a woman identifying as a gay man is not only disrespectful but misleading for young gay men who might watch this program. It sends the troubling message that they should consider women who merely claim to be gay men as potential partners, which is simply unacceptable.

I find it deeply offensive that my perspective has been dismissed. This situation is not just a minor issue; it strikes at the heart of what it means to represent the gay community accurately and respectfully. If we can recognise the outrage that would ensue if someone appeared in blackface, why is my concern for ‘gay men’s face’ dismissed so easily?

I urge you to reconsider your decision, reinstate my comment, and issue an apology. Everyone deserves to have their voice heard, especially when it concerns their identity and representation on such a public platform.

Regards

Alex Elliott

AKA Author Alex Bloodfire

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