These next few weeks are an important time for the #SaveBBC3 campaign, and we are nearing our big target of 300,000 signatures on the petition. Can you take thirty seconds of your time to share a link on Facebook and Twitter at http://change.org/savebbc3? Reaching this landmark before the BBC Trust makes its initial proposal will reflect the growing anger about the BBC's proposals. This week the BBC outlined their plans for the future of BBC3 comedy if it moves online, and with a significant overall cut in funding for the channel, it looks like we're heading towards a future of short sketches for sharing rather than the investment in the sort of classic shows we're used to seeing on this channel. There is a growing frustration in the entertainment industry about the plans. 750 stars spoke out against the move last week including Daniel Radcliffe, Olivia Colman, Steve Coogan, and Jack Whitehall.  On Tuesday the Independent devoted two pages to the views of two independent producers - Jimmy Mulville and Jon Thoday. It's an excellent piece - pointing out what the BBC plans to spend on BBC3 online won't even match what Netflix spends on a Christmas party let alone their spend on one series. The article also makes the key point that if the BBC's proposals are such an amazing idea, why isn't Rupert Murdoch even entertaining them? From Sky to Channel 4 to Channel 5, they are all continuing to invest in television. Read and share here - http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/save-bbc3-campaign-why-this-cultural-vandalism-should-be-prevented-10321791.html But this debate is much more than about whether the channel goes online or not. It's also about whether we want to allow the BBC to cut the measly 1% of spend on BBC3's audience to a dismal 0.6%, all at the same time it proposes spending more on older audiences. It's about ensuring the BBC Trust serves it purpose and stands up for BBC3's audience when the BBC men-in-suits in management fail them.  Just last week BBC's Free Speech tweeted they were closing down their social media accounts with the expectation they would no longer be on television anytime in the near future. How can the BBC even think about decommissioning shows that successfully bring politics to young people when so many are disengaged? It's a travesty. And their plans are unraveling. Even the Director of TV at the BBC this month admitted the audience will drop when BBC3 moves online. An analysis for the Trust has found young people will continue to consume TV when it goes - but they'll be forced to go to ITV2 or E4.  It's vital we continue to fight. Please ensure you share our petition. Retweet this tweet to encourage people to sign - https://twitter.com/SaveBBCThree/status/610782920211611648. Or share this Facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/save3/photos/a.728944770481280.1073741829.665248883517536/894257537283335/?type=1 Thank you Jono Read #saveBBC3 Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/savebbcthree Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/save3 Website - http://www.savebbc3.com