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arista 11-08-2016 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom* (Post 8905111)
NOPE.


In Big Supermarkets it does

Braden 11-08-2016 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystic Mock (Post 8905120)
I see what you mean, and I agree that Biphobia is a problem as even the LGBT community seems to be more split on that issue than I realised.

It's a shame really at how prejudice is still such a thing in the world, in particular with homophobia as I know someone really close to me that is gay and I'd never want anything to happen to him just for being gay.

Yeah, and it's weird in a sense that most gay people who are on TV tend to say that a majority of the hateful comments they get are mainly from other gay people, which is a whole different issue in itself :laugh:

It's definitely a shame. But like you said, there's always progress. The U.K. is generally an okay place to be yourself, though there are (and probably always will be) problems. As long as you friend has people like you to make them happy then things should be fine :)

arista 11-08-2016 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 8905117)
Nevermind, was hesitant to click the sun link but did anyway after posting. Holding hands? **** off security guard...assuming this is indeed the full story. Security guy should be disciplined tbh


No he has been Removed from that Store
this story has now gone Worldwide,
not good for Sainsburys London


Gays on Twitter saying Avoid that Store etc

Jamie89 11-08-2016 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 8905019)
Even if there is a complaint, there'd be plenty of Customer and Stock assistants about and they'd typically clock inappropriate behavior before anyone else. Plus confronting someone like that on nothing but the supposed word of a homophobe is likely going against store protocol. You usually have to confirm something is afoot before you confront someone since you risk situations like this.

I'd bet money on the guard simply being a homophobe. I've worked on a Customer Service desk before and the protocol for most complaints is to deliver a stock response and blow them off. You only take action on legitimate complaints and chances are the staff will know what's happening and will act on it sooner than someone has a chance to make a complaint.

Tea!

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Originally Posted by Daniel. (Post 8905024)
Wow would never happen in the store I work in!

Clone Zone?

kirklancaster 11-08-2016 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie89 (Post 8905156)
Tea!



Clone Zone?

:laugh: Hey - In the 80's, I used to buy T shirts and stuff from 'Clone Zone' in Rockshots Gay Nightclub in Leeds. They had some brilliant clothes in there.

Jamie89 11-08-2016 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kirklancaster (Post 8905412)
:laugh: Hey - In the 80's, I used to buy T shirts and stuff from 'Clone Zone' in Rockshots Gay Nightclub in Leeds. They had some brilliant clothes in there.

I'm sure you did :creep: I only go in because I like to support my local gay shop owners :whistle:

Denver 11-08-2016 06:59 PM

i was the one who complained

kirklancaster 11-08-2016 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie89 (Post 8905438)
I'm sure you did :creep: I only go in because I like to support my local gay shop owners :whistle:

:laugh: Yeah, OK Jamie. :hee:

kirklancaster 11-08-2016 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam. (Post 8905463)
i was the one who complained

:laugh: Because they wouldn't hold your hand Adam? :hee:

Jordan. 11-08-2016 07:04 PM

good keep that twincest behind closed door

arista 11-08-2016 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam. (Post 8905463)
i was the one who complained


You Naughty Fella

kirklancaster 11-08-2016 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by arista (Post 8905151)
No he has been Removed from that Store
this story has now gone Worldwide,
not good for Sainsburys London


Gays on Twitter saying Avoid that Store etc

Why would they remove him if customers GENUINELY complained and all he was doing was carrying out his duties?

I agree with Dezzy, and think that NO customer complained - especially about them merely holding hands - and that the Security Guard himself had the problem with the Gay Guys.

He's just another twisted twat who gravitated towards a position of 'power' so that he can indulge his prejudices - in my opinion.

Denver 11-08-2016 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by arista (Post 8905491)
You Naughty Fella

How nice

Mystic Mock 11-08-2016 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Braden (Post 8905143)
Yeah, and it's weird in a sense that most gay people who are on TV tend to say that a majority of the hateful comments they get are mainly from other gay people, which is a whole different issue in itself :laugh:

It's definitely a shame. But like you said, there's always progress. The U.K. is generally an okay place to be yourself, though there are (and probably always will be) problems. As long as you friend has people like you to make them happy then things should be fine :)

Well my friend has only told me recently so I've tried not to discuss the issues with it too often with him because I'm just grateful that I'm the first person that his told, so his trusting with a big secret with the people that we know.

Shaun 11-08-2016 07:43 PM

The only surprising thing from this story is that people still say "fellas" :conf2:

joeysteele 11-08-2016 07:44 PM

Pathetic and what, £10, how measly is that.

Mystic Mock 11-08-2016 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 8905619)
The only surprising thing from this story is that people still say "fellas" :conf2:

The fellas might be making some goodfellas.

Northern Monkey 11-08-2016 08:16 PM

Depends what they were doing i suppose.I once got kicked out of a pub for fingering my then girlfriend.Was something to laugh about after.

Jamie89 11-08-2016 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern Monkey (Post 8905849)
Depends what they were doing i suppose.I once got kicked out of a pub for fingering my then girlfriend.Was something to laugh about after.

"then girlfriend" because she was laughing about it after?

Northern Monkey 11-08-2016 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie89 (Post 8905911)
"then girlfriend" because she was laughing about it after?

:laugh:
No it was a long time ago

Nick. 11-08-2016 08:27 PM

Security should be busy making sure people aren't stealing ***king apples and sh!t.

£10 is also just offensive.

arista 12-08-2016 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyTheBadger (Post 8906004)
Security should be busy making sure people aren't stealing ***king apples and sh!t.

£10 is also just offensive.


Yes the £10 voucher upset them
on that interview on BBCNewsHD
yesterday.

arista 12-08-2016 08:56 AM

Ch5HD Live Wright Stuff Panel
Debates this mess at 10:20AM

the show is Live from 9:15AM to 11:10AM

arista 12-08-2016 09:59 AM

Debate was at 10:34AM

Matt said Tonight outside that
Hackney Sainsburys
is a Gay Kiss event.

I hope they Get photos in the Press

Tom4784 12-08-2016 10:19 AM

If the couple were doing anything wrong, the security footage would show it and Sainsburys would have used it to absolve themselves of blame. The fact they haven't released the footage suggests that it's the Security Guard at fault.

arista 12-08-2016 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 8907740)
If the couple were doing anything wrong, the security footage would show it and Sainsburys would have used it to absolve themselves of blame. The fact they haven't released the footage suggests that it's the Security Guard at fault.


Yes Dezzy
Sainsburys now see these 2 Gay Fellas
as Trouble Makers

Sainsburys deleted the tweet they sent
the 2 Gay Fellas
stated that on that Live interview yesterday

Meanwhile
Sainsburys do not want a Gay Kiss Demo
outside the Front of their store
that will make Customers avoid going in.


Life In The City

Shaun 13-08-2016 08:06 PM

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Scores of people carrying rainbow flags crammed into the aisles of a Sainsbury's Local store to stage a mass "kissathon" protest, after a gay couple were told by a security guard they were "touching inappropriately".

Thomas Rees, 32, and his boyfriend Joshua Bradwell, 25, were told off by security at a London branch of the store after a customer allegedly complained about their behaviour.

Around 200 people danced outside the Sainsbury's on Hackney Road on Saturday evening before many went inside to fill the store and support the couple.



Shoppers appeared puzzled as scores of gay men and women entered the store before counting down to the kiss-in protest.

Mr Rees said: "When someone questions your behaviour in such a direct manner you can't help but analyse how you are perceived by society.



"Both of us have received messages from people around the world who don't even have the courage to hold hands, let alone stand up against something like this. You have to do so."

At least one member of the public shouted at the group to "get off my road", but the protest continued unabated, with demonstrators dancing to Donna Summer and Diana Ross.



A spokesperson for the store, who provided cookies and water for the protesters, said: "It's been a really great event and an important opportunity for the community to show their support.

"We do our best to make sure everyone feels welcome in our stores but occasionally we make mistakes. We are working hard to make sure lessons are learnt."
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T* 13-08-2016 08:09 PM

:flutter:
Proud

Liam- 13-08-2016 08:23 PM

So to try and prove a point against being told a gay couple was behind 'inappropriately' they gather in said shop to protest by.. a mass pda session and blocking pathways and roads? get a grip, who cares what one security guard in a random supermarket says? I personally find these things just a desperate attempt for attention.

Jamie89 13-08-2016 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Liam- (Post 8913045)
So to try and prove a point against being told a gay couple was behind 'inappropriately' they gather in said shop to protest by.. a mass pda session and blocking pathways and roads? get a grip, who cares what one security guard in a random supermarket says? I personally find these things just a desperate attempt for attention.

I don't think it's just about that one security guard though. I think most people have encountered some sort of homophobia in their lives and you're right that things like this are attempts for attention, but isn't that kind of the point? It's people coming together and saying to all the people that have acted homophobic to them in the past "look at us, we don't care!" If I had been one of the protesters I wouldn't be thinking about the security guard, I'd be thinking about all the people that have tried to repress me in the past and I'd feel glad that it didn't work.
I don't personally think things like this will necessarily change anything, but I still think there's merit in it... even if they are only doing it just to make themselves feel better (which I don't personally believe is the case for most protesters), I think they should be allowed that anyway considering we have a society that allows for them to be victims. It's fair.
And I don't think this particular protest was obstructive, they were even giving them cookies and water :laugh: and called it a "great event". So I don't think they went to far with it.

T* 13-08-2016 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie89 (Post 8913094)
I don't think it's just about that one security guard though. I think most people have encountered some sort of homophobia in their lives and you're right that things like this are attempts for attention, but isn't that kind of the point? It's people coming together and saying to all the people that have acted homophobic to them in the past "look at us, we don't care!" If I had been one of the protesters I wouldn't be thinking about the security guard, I'd be thinking about all the people that have tried to repress me in the past and I'd feel glad that it didn't work.
I don't personally think things like this will necessarily change anything, but I still think there's merit in it... even if they are only doing it just to make themselves feel better (which I don't personally believe is the case for most protesters), I think they should be allowed that anyway considering we have a society that allows for them to be victims. It's fair.
And I don't think this particular protest was obstructive, they were even giving them cookies and water :laugh: and called it a "great event". So I don't think they went to far with it.

:clap1:
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arista 13-08-2016 09:21 PM

But Shaun
will the 2 Trouble maker Gay Fellas
shop at Sainsburys?

Shaun 14-08-2016 03:18 AM

I'm not sure arista I'll just ask

Marsh. 14-08-2016 03:20 AM

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Gay men or lesbian women?

Shall I make a poll?

armand.kay 14-08-2016 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 8914545)
http://news.images.itv.com/image/fil...stream_img.jpg

Gay men or lesbian women?

Shall I make a poll?

both non binary?

Ninastar 14-08-2016 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 8914545)
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Gay men or lesbian women?

Shall I make a poll?

are they the lesbians or the gays???

srsly

arista 14-08-2016 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 8914545)

Gay men or lesbian women?

Shall I make a poll?


On the Interview on TV
the 2 Gay Fella's called it the LGBT Community
They are a "Political" group

Marsh. 14-08-2016 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninastar (Post 8914562)
are they the lesbians or the gays???

srsly

Yeah, I can't tell. :laugh:

arista 14-08-2016 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 8914753)
Yeah, I can't tell. :laugh:


2 Women with Male haircuts

Sign Of The Times

Kizzy 14-08-2016 11:43 AM

A woman with short hair... whatever next?


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