Couple denied a house share because they're gay and 'not regular'...

[Ammi]

A couple trying to find a place to live in London say they were turned away from one property because they're gay.

George Poole, a marketing consultant from Kent, was looking to move to the capital with his boyfriend Matthew Greenaway.

But after enquiring about a house share, they were told they couldn't move in because the tenants were looking for a 'regular couple'. Here's the text George received, together with his response.

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/By3hwu5IgAA_80H.jpg


http://www.itv.com/news/london/update/2014-10-01/gay-couple-denied-london-property-because-theyre-not-a-regular-couple/

[lostalex]

LMAO @ "thanks for understanding". what a bunch of redneck idiots. Sorry, just to clarify, this happened in London, not Alabama, right?

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

#kickhomophobiaoutofhousesearching

[Novo]

At least we know what El Proximo is doing nowadays

[kirklancaster]

What Homophobic ignorant Neanderthals. :nono::nono::nono:

[LukeB]

wtf.

[Liam-]

We're all assuming that it's because the couple are gay and that's what the couple are saying.. but for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular' :laugh:

It's probably because they're gay, but people shouldn't jump to conclusions.

[kirklancaster]

We're all assuming that it's because the couple are gay and that's what the couple are saying.. but for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular' :laugh:

It's probably because they're gay, but people shouldn't jump to conclusions.

:joker::joker::joker:

Very droll Liam as usual.

[arista]

Was this a rental
not a buy out?

[Jordan.]

for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular' :laugh:


Lol

[Crimson Dynamo]

They wanted a guy and girl for some reason. and?

if it were a gay house and a "regular" couple applied and the guy said sorry we are looking for a gay guy couple = ok fine.

Why is it homophobic?

They are offering a flat share not a job at the UN

[Jake.]

They wanted a guy and girl for some reason. and?

if it were a gay house and a "regular" couple applied and the guy said sorry we are looking for a gay guy couple = ok fine.

Why is it homophobic?

They are offering a flat share not a job at the UN

It's wrong either way. 'Regular' couples shouldn't be a thing, a couple is a couple, whether mixed or same sex.

[LukeB]

It's wrong either way. 'Regular' couples shouldn't be a thing, a couple is a couple, whether mixed or same sex.

this.

[Cherie]

We're all assuming that it's because the couple are gay and that's what the couple are saying.. but for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular' :laugh:

It's probably because they're gay, but people shouldn't jump to conclusions.

That is such a good point

[Crimson Dynamo]

I think perhaps the gay couple were looking for offense. Probably 95% for couples are hetro so perhaps they just meant that - unless you actually know what was intended it a moot point really.

[Cal.]

I think perhaps the gay couple were looking for offense. Probably 95% for couples are hetro so perhaps they just meant that - unless you actually know what was intended it a moot point really.

No, the people turning them down for being 'irregular' was offensive. Why would the gay couple look for offense when applying for flat shares?:conf:

[Crimson Dynamo]

No, the people turning them down for being 'irregular' was offensive. Why would the gay couple look for offense when applying for flat shares?:conf:

no you are assuming that based on one word :nono:

[arista]

They wanted a guy and girl for some reason. and?

if it were a gay house and a "regular" couple applied and the guy said sorry we are looking for a gay guy couple = ok fine.

Why is it homophobic?

They are offering a flat share not a job at the UN



Yes not a job at the UN

[Cal.]

no you are assuming that based on one word :nono:

Yes, I'm assuming it's offensive and you're assuming it's not...so if we apply your logic we're both in the wrong.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Yes, I'm assuming it's offensive and you're assuming it's not...so if we apply your logic we're both in the wrong.

No i said unless you know the intent and context its moot

[Ramsay]

the ''Thanks for understanding'' bit killed me:laugh:

[arista]

It's wrong either way. 'Regular' couples shouldn't be a thing, a couple is a couple, whether mixed or same sex.



Yes they used the wrong words to tell the Gay couple.
Its not such a big story



But on a Flat Share
its for non gay
or gay,
never mixed
in most cases

[arista]

the ''Thanks for understanding'' bit killed me:laugh:


Yes they wanted it to end
not go to ITV News about it.

[armand.kay]

thanks for understanding
http://i.imgur.com/qbmQd2Q.png

[Glenn.]

Don't blame him. The gays need to know their place

[Crimson Dynamo]

Don't blame him. The gays need to know their place

:joker:

[Kazanne]

Is it because they are gay? it could be any number of reasons really.

[arista]

Is it because they are gay? it could be any number of reasons really.



yes its because they are Gay


flat share homes
gets the costs down


They will not fit in with the other Male /Female couples

[Liam-]

yes its because they are Gay


flat share homes
gets the costs down


They will not fit in with the other Male /Female couples

Why wouldn't they?
There might be many, many reasons the people deciding who shares with them didn't see this couple as suitable to live with them, only one of them being that they're gay, i don't see how their sexuality would make them not fit in with other couples.

[LukeB]

Why wouldn't they?
There might be many, many reasons the people deciding who shares with them didn't see this couple as suitable to live with them, only one of them being that they're gay, i don't see how their sexuality would make them not fit in with other couples.

this.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Is it because they are gay? it could be any number of reasons really.

I mean look at the hair for a start :shrug:

[Glenn.]

#segregatethehomos

[Crimson Dynamo]

#segregatethehomos

many have been banished to the Brighton ghetto

[Glenn.]

I hope they destroy them

[arista]

Why wouldn't they?
There might be many, many reasons the people deciding who shares with them didn't see this couple as suitable to live with them, only one of them being that they're gay, i don't see how their sexuality would make them not fit in with other couples.



In most cases of London Flat shares (With Working People)
they are a group of couples
with no gays.

Its Normal.


Note: There is nothing wrong with being Gay

[Liam-]

In most cases of London Flat shares (With Working People)
they are a group of couples
with no gays.

Its Normal.


Note: There is nothing wrong with being Gay

That's not what you said though, you said gay couples wouldn't fit in living with straight couples and i just don't get how you came to that conclusion :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

That's not what you said though, you said gay couples wouldn't fit in living with straight couples and i just don't get how you came to that conclusion :laugh:

Arista hating on the gays again?

:idc:

That said gay people do stay up pretty late so that could be a factor?

[JoshBB]

I think perhaps the gay couple were looking for offense. Probably 95% for couples are hetro so perhaps they just meant that - unless you actually know what was intended it a moot point really.

Why are you trying to justify discrimination? :shrug:

[kirklancaster]

Why are you trying to justify discrimination? :shrug:

:clap1::clap1::clap1:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Why are you trying to justify discrimination? :shrug:

Why are you so desperate to find it in a text that you have not a clue about in terms of context or intent?

[VanessaFeltz.]

"Thanks for understanding"

http://38.media.tumblr.com/2b9e9d9193562243abe5fc53c0437125/tumblr_mfo10qM2331rfs2y4o1_500.gif

[Marsh.]

"Thanks for understanding"

That's terrible but... :laugh3:

[Kizzy]

We're all assuming that it's because the couple are gay and that's what the couple are saying.. but for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular' :laugh:

It's probably because they're gay, but people shouldn't jump to conclusions.

http://www.earlyworkspress.co.uk/sad-witch350.jpg

[Northern Monkey]

So now we're being witchist?i'm sure they would fit in just fine as long as they don't try converting the kitchen into a cauldron room

[arista]

Arista hating on the gays again?

:idc:

That said gay people do stay up pretty late so that could be a factor?


No Not at All.



I just notice How it is in London

Lay It On The Line

[Liam-]

http://www.earlyworkspress.co.uk/sad-witch350.jpg

:worry:

[joeysteele]

It's wrong either way. 'Regular' couples shouldn't be a thing, a couple is a couple, whether mixed or same sex.

Correct. I agree completely.

[kirklancaster]

Correct. I agree completely.

Ditto.