[Kate!]

The only info stated is that it was done by sad vandals.

[Crimson Dynamo]

The bench was installed in 2022 to combat loneliness and the rainbow design
was chosen because it was 'cheerful and fun'

[Kate!]

People can think what they want of me but Glenn is making a mountain out of a molehill. I've agreed that it's extremely likely to have been a homophobic attack, I just take exception to the statement it definitely was. That's why the title is wrong.

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Kate!

People can think what they want of me but Glenn is making a mountain out of a molehill. I've agreed that it's extremely likely to have been a homophobic attack, I just take exception to the statement it definitely was. That's why the title is wrong.

Why else would a rainbow bench be vandalised? Seriously, enlighten us. What other brilliant motive could there be for someone so pressed about a few colours they thought were a Pride symbol? You’ve already conceded it was probably homophobia, yet you’re still desperately clinging to a technicality like it magically redeems the whole thing. Spoiler: it doesn’t.

Funny how you only seem this invested in nitpicking when it’s me pointing it out. It’s almost like you’re more bothered by who’s saying it than by the actual bigotry itself.

Incredibly sad

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

Why else would a rainbow bench be vandalised? Seriously, enlighten us. What other brilliant motive could there be for someone so pressed about a few colours they thought were a Pride symbol? You’ve already conceded it was probably homophobia, yet you’re still desperately clinging to a technicality like it magically redeems the whole thing. Spoiler: it doesn’t.

Funny how you only seem this invested in nitpicking when it’s me pointing it out. It’s almost like you’re more bothered by who’s saying it than by the actual bigotry itself.

Incredibly sad

Please yourself. I don't have to explain to you. It doesn't matter who said it, the assumption is wrong. I'm not clinging on to anything. I'm as appalled as you are by a senseless act.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Covid-19 pandemic memorial bench in Victoria Park in the west of Glasgow.

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Please yourself. I don't have to explain to you. It doesn't matter who said it, the assumption is wrong. I'm not clinging on to anything. I'm as appalled as you are by a senseless act.

If you’re as appalled as I am, you might try acting like it instead of spending half the thread arguing over semantics. You don’t have to explain anything to me, but let’s be real—if it didn’t matter who said it, you wouldn’t be this defensive every time I open my mouth.

[joeysteele]

Oops, I may need to clarify my position more.

I did say in my post we don't know WHO did this.
As to the individual or individuals identity we don't.
However just about all the rest of my post was indicating this blacking out of the rainbow design of this bench was more than likely done from homophobic thinking and actions.
In my view, the weight in favour of that is extremely strong, indeed overwhelming.

I say again, WHY would any person or persons even think of blacking out the rainbow design of this bench, never mind actually ending up doing so, UNLESS those doing it ARE homophobic.
I can only answer myself one way as to that, which is, because he/she/they ARE.

[Vicky.]

Bloody ridiculous and petty. Also imo clearly homophobic

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Livia

It amuses me that allowances can be made for cultures that would hang gays but no allowances can be made for white people being ugly homophobes.

Over the last ten years Jewish graves have been desecrated, headstones smashed or daubed with swastikas. Jewish graves in the UK, London, Manchester, Kent, Belfast.... I mean... When this was mentioned before I remember being told by one of TiBB's gay community that it was probably just high spirits. So forgive me if I don't get bent out of shape over a bench being painted over nor spend any more time watching you go on a crusade to support an inherently homophobic religion.

An... Interesting perspective from whoever said that to you.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by bots

I do think it's worth dwelling on when there is an entire culture out there that thinks its ok to throw gays off buildings. The more that culture is brought into the country, the more incidents you are going to get. It's simple statistics. It seems insane for people to tie themselves in knots trying to ignore it

I do agree with you.

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Covid-19 pandemic memorial bench in Victoria Park in the west of Glasgow.

That's just sad. It's a lovely bench.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

It's far more likely to have been someone who was homophobic than someone who just prefers to sit on a black bench...............imo

This.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

People of any faith or non-faith can be homophobic.

Most Homophobia comes from Religious people imo.

[Livia]

The rainbow was a symbol of hope during the pandemic. Maybe it was an anti-vaxxer!

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

This is interesting as are the views on it expressed here too.

No one knows who did this, therefore it can only be assumptions as to why whoever did.
However it would appear no other benches were painted over, only this one with a rainbow pattern on it.
I'd say it's fair to assume in that case, that since the rainbow image IS associated with the gay communities, that the probable reason for this rainbow imaged bench being painted over, was from a more likely homophobic thinking and action.

As to comments about plaques on benches, I've sat on benches and not even realised there was a plaque on them.
I'd doubt anyone seeing the rainbow and being probably more homophobic would even read the plaque anyhow.
However IF it wasn't done from a prejudicial homophobic thinking, then why on earth would anyone else even think about painting over this bench, never mind actually doing so.

I agree Joey.

I personally wouldn't be surprised if there isn't some 30 year old Anime fan who sees two guys being friends as "gay" in the town, who saw the bench and thought that it was a Pride Bench and then decided to vandalize it.

[Crimson Dynamo]

New suspect in this case has been announced

Spoiler:

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Livia

The rainbow was a symbol of hope during the pandemic. Maybe it was an anti-vaxxer!

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Most Homophobia comes from Religious people imo.

oi you only fat old white people of faith....probably male, bald, with a beer gut wobbling around with a can of paint in the dead of night

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Cherie

oi you only fat old white people of faith....probably male, bald, with a beer gut wobbling around with a can of paint in the dead of night

Don't forget tattoos all over their body.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Don't forget tattoos all over their body.

Mock! You inkophobe....

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I agree Joey.

I personally wouldn't be surprised if there isn't some 30 year old Anime fan who sees two guys being friends as "gay" in the town, who saw the bench and thought that it was a Pride Bench and then decided to vandalize it.

Usually it's the anime folk here who are less homophobic. And yeah, they're getting up there in years. 30yrs is generous, in some cases.

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

New suspect in this case has been announced

Spoiler:

Youtube video

[Glenn.]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Oops, I may need to clarify my position more.

I did say in my post we don't know WHO did this.
As to the individual or individuals identity we don't.
However just about all the rest of my post was indicating this blacking out of the rainbow design of this bench was more than likely done from homophobic thinking and actions.
In my view, the weight in favour of that is extremely strong, indeed overwhelming.

I say again, WHY would any person or persons even think of blacking out the rainbow design of this bench, never mind actually ending up doing so, UNLESS those doing it ARE homophobic.
I can only answer myself one way as to that, which is, because he/she/they ARE.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Livia

Mock! You inkophobe....

Seriously though, one phobia that I think that I'm starting to develop is a fear of American blonde women in Music.

95% of them look alike.