Female hunter under attack again on social media

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I have been following this Gervais phenomena from when it began. Long story short Ricky Gervais has made it his personal mission to launch a twitter and facebook war on hunters with a special interest in trophy hunters.

He started with women hunters and quickly added a couple of male hunters once he got called on sexism.

He is using social media and warping facts to incite hatred against hunters as a whole. He is being very careful not to publicly support the death threats but he sure as hell isn't denouncing them.

It reaks of a publicity stunt but with 7.5 million twitter followers it is turning into one hell of a social slamfest on us. It has taken on a life of it's own with his minions actively seeking out hunters on social media and linking their information to him to post.

What really burns my a$$ is that he has a more than once posted information with misleading titles to make Ian Gibson look like he was poaching elephants for ivory when he was charged. It appears that is a big source of the disgusting comments people are making surrounding his passing.
 
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I have been following this Gervais phenomena from when it began. Long story short Ricky Gervais has made it his personal mission to launch a twitter and facebook war on hunters with a special interest in trophy hunters.

He started with women hunters and quickly added a couple of male hunters once he got called on sexism.

He is using social media and warping facts to incite hatred against hunters as a whole. He is being very careful not to publicly support the death threats but he sure as hell isn't denouncing them.

It reaks of a publicity stunt but with 7.5 million twitter followers it is turning into one hell of a social slamfest on us. It has taken on a life of it's own with his minions actively seeking out hunters on social media and linking their information to him to post.

What really burns my a$$ is that he has a more than once posted information with misleading titles to make Ian Gibson look like he was poaching elephants for ivory when he was charged. It appears that is a big source of the disgusting comments people are making surrounding his passing.


I'm not on social media but if I were I would be spreading the word that Ricky was seen defacing a Koran and making fun of Mohammed. That would keep him busy. ;)
 
Ian Gibson's terrible accident have really start a huge confrontation around the world, and I have never seen so much anti hunting comments ever before !

I think it's good if as many as possible of us hunters here can do a big favor and write a post on the www.africageographic.com webpage so that they understand that it's not only anti hunters in this world.



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I went to the Africa geographic website. The one fellow, Craig Summers I think his name is, seemed to be turning the tide with his measured responses to the disgusting diatribe spewed by the ignorant. Gives one hope. I agree with gordon-kruger that those in the know should take the opportunity to educate.
 
Pheroze good input, the only problem I clearly see is that most of this bunny huggers are totally brain washed with false information leaking out from PETA or other anti hunting groups, so when they receive throughly information and prof that hunting is a important key when it's comes to game management then they don't like to listen anymore, and instead of argument they come with slogans like bloodthirsty capitalists, or that all hunting in African is canned, or answers like "rot in hell" etc..
 
Adam Christo seems to be voice of reason on that site. He seems tireless in arguing against a seemingly endless line up of closed minded know alls. I would hope I never become so all knowing as to close my mind to reason. No one would expect these people to like hunting but to actively do damage to the wildlife you are supposed to love due to false ideology and ignorance is selfish and unforgivable. Adam Christo I don't know you but am happy to buy you a beer any day. You too Gordon-Kruger.
 
Sounds good ....:D Beers:...
 
got the link to this reply from aaron neilson to r. gervais facebook rant from another member on here . i couldnt work out the link so managed to put it on somehow :E Head Scratch: . cant see him taking up the challenge , but it would be interesting if he did............


"Ricky, I see you are "sticking your neck out" for wildlife? It appears African wildlife in particular? That's really great Ricky!! Knowing your dedication to the preservation of Africa's wildlife, maybe you can share with your 2.7 million followers all that you have done to "stick your neck out" as you claim?

Surely you wouldn't mind then disclosing the exact amount of money you have contributed to "on the ground" wildlife protection projects throughout the Dark Continent? Remember to be specific as to who/when/where your money was sent, thus we can collaborate your story? Of which, I am sure there is many!

No doubt you can also tell us, and show us (a guy like you would never miss out on a photo op) all the places you've been across the continent of Africa - actively protecting wildlife, providing support (both financially and emotionally) to actual anti-poaching units who really are "sticking their neck out" for wildlife. And I'm not referring to some game park in South Africa 30 minutes from Joberg that needs little to no protection in the first place, or the Serengeti National Park. I'm talking about Africa's truly wild places - where the game you seek to protect are desperately in need. Like most of Tanzania's wild game reserves, or Zambia's Game Management Areas, or Zimbabwe's National Parks Safari areas, or Mozambique's numerous Coutada's - all of which are constantly under attack from illegal poaching activities.

Surely you've been to some of these places, stepped foot on the ground, shared a campfire or two with the game scouts / anti poachers who work tirelessly - day in and day out, sometimes paying the "ultimate price" all in the name of wildlife protection? Please tell me you have shared their sacrifice, if only for a few days? Please tell me you have seen the struggles they face, and participated in their never ending search for the those who are really out to decimate the game we all so love?

Interestingly enough, I already know the answers to my questions....and so do you! I know, because unlike you and the many talking heads of the anti-hunting movement - I have in fact seen, experienced and participated in all of the above. I have been shot at by poachers, I have raided poachers camps, I've seen hundreds of animals killed by their indiscriminate snaring, poisoning, and so on - but more shocking than all of what I have experienced over the past 20 years in the wilds of Africa, is what I have never experienced! I've never one single time seen a representative from any "animal rights / welfare" organization, or "individual", in any of these wild places, trying to help the wildlife or the people, NEVER!! What I have seen in over 500 days of personal time spent in the African bush is the sole support of the wildlife departments / anti-poaching units solely supported by hunters, and the companies (outfitters) that lead their expeditions.

The hunters/outfitters are supplying the anti-poaching units with money, fuel, vehicles, clothes, camping gear, supplies, and the list goes on. Where are you, your money, your help/support - where are any of you? No where to be seen, that's where - other than ranting via social media in hopes of gaining a few more inexperienced followers! Hunters dollars almost solely fund Tanzania's Wildlife Authority, certainly its not coming out of your pocket. Outfitters are employing local villagers as camp staff, trackers, anti-poachers, and hunting license/game fee dollars allow game departments to employ locals as game scouts, wardens, etc. Again, why are you and your cronies not stepping up to the plate and covering these costs? After all, you are "sticking your neck out" for wildlife, correct???

Rather than truly supporting the wildlife you claim to love, you lower yourself to vile name calling, and the use of foul language on a public/social media site (one visited by children as well) to attack and defame a legal, ethical, conservation minded hunter, Mrs. Rebecca Francis. You and your followers do so out of ignorance, poor judgment and lack of knowledge/experience because its the only counter argument you have. Those of us who have "been there, done that" know the truth and know the harsh reality that is the African bush, and what it takes to protect its precious Flora & Fauna. You sir, most certainly do not! You sir have not the fortitude or vigor to see and experience for yourself what reality is like in some of Africa's most remote and wild places.

Mr. Gervais, in the name of fair play - I here on your own FB page challenge you to a public debate on the subject of international / conservation minded hunting. I'll do so at any time, and any place! You name it, and I'll be there. Do as one of your followers has already suggested. Host a 2-hour tv special, air it in the UK, the USA and anywhere else you deem necessary. Lets see who is really educated, experienced and knowledgeable on the subject of legal hunting, and the role it plays in wildlife conservation. There's no reason you shouldn't accept the challenge. I'm no one special, I have no special wildlife degrees, or extended education in wildlife management. I'm just a normal guy, from a modest background who speaks only from "on the ground" experience. Certainly I couldn't possibly be more knowledgeable than someone as famous, wealthy and experienced as you, could I??

I'll be waiting for your reply, I'm not hard to find."

Regards,
Aaron Neilson
 
Spike.t, truly a well done piece! (y). If Mrs Francis has an FB page she may want to repost it there.
 
Thanks for posting spike.t
Very well said Aaron Neilson! In the incredibly unlikely event that such a debate actually takes place, I will happily help pay for Aaron's travel expenses :D
 
Totally agree with you John, It's when some more perhaps let's say unethical hunting photos are posted on media the reaction coming from the anti hunters, and the danger is not this uneducated anti hunters (in the old time we call the hippies) because they will never change them opinion. But instead the broad part of population that doesn't have any directly idea of hunting, but when they reading the false and fake statement from those anti hunters that don't know anything of Africa's wildlife or even less of Game Management they believe it's correct information, so in those peoples mind "hunting is now bad" , simply like that.

The most important is to educate and inform this millions of novice people that hunting is and will always be important instrument in successful game management and wildlife conservation.
 
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Truly well written piece by Aaron.
 

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