Semi-regular panelist, Tim Wilson, is having a break whilst he seeks election as Melbourne's new Deputy Lord Mayor. Apart from being very busy over the next month, his role on The Spin could compromise the JOY guidelines for presenters.
Program host and producer, Tim Newton, believes his shos will be hard to fill.
"Tim (Wilson) has been a fabulous participant on the program. His views are sometimes completely off the traditional GLBTI graph. We loved it. We would like to think that we air all views, whether popular or not, that don't traditionally fit into the GLBTI mold. The program's been in trouble with station management in the past and I'm sure we'll piss listeners and management off in the future as well."
Tim Newton was suspended for a week and the program was forced to air an apology after an editorial relating to Jonaton Welch's departure from the Melbourne Gay and Lesbian chorus. He has also drawn a great deal of community criticism with other editorials on JOY and in the local gay and lesbian press.
"Our community is robust with a wide church of views. I embrace our differences and love the fact that some people get so upset when they are presented with a fresh or varied view. We will continue to air the broadest range of views from our community and hope to keep people thinking about the many issues we present on the program. Of course, we always do it with a smile and welcome people's responses to the program."
The SPin returns, without Tim Wilson, this Tuesday at 7pm with guest panelist Andie Noonan from the Southern Star Observer.
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