1066familyman
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rogersix
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Asking someone their name and pronouncing it correctly is just good manners. I know you're American, but still
rogersix
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- Jan 18, 2014
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It's just a few racists upsetting themselves about nothing again, hoping to validate their miserable existences, because subconsciously, they know that they are low quality human beings
portlock seagull
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It's been cancelled.
About fecking time too!
What’s the reason for cancelling though? Is this the much called for winter break?
1066familyman
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It was meant to be a joke. Apologies. I'll get my coat.
On my way out though...I think it might be some sort of winter break, yes. I haven't checked to be honest.
ManOfSussex
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As if by magic the username formerly known as Das Reich turns up on this thread like a moth drawn to a lightbulb and into the pit the thread goes. 
Not really. How hard would it be for the team at GMB to ask before the interview and relay it back to her. Ben Shepard managed alright at the end of the interview. Even if she attempted it and apologies for potentially pronouncing it wrong is much better than saying I’m not going to say your name, you do it yourself.
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A wonderful thread for the angry brigade, on both sides of the debate.
Shona is right concerning consequences. I'm in my fifties, and I think society is better in its understanding now.
This isn't to say that we should lament our views of the past. Most of us have said or thought racist things, been discriminatory, homophobic, the lot. Folk are products of their time. So, in reality, no apology is called for. Just the ability to superimpose a better learning.
I said racist things when I was younger. I try not to let myself feel shame. I was a product of my time. If I was still holding those views now then that would be a cause for concern.
I can understand why folk get tetchy about the past being judged by present values. What I can't get my head round is why some think the attitudes and expressions of the past should still be allowed to linger. Why do some get upset that they can't be homophobic or use discriminatory language at a football game ? Can't the PPFs of this world cope without it ? If so, why ?
The modern age is too unforgiving though, and that is why Gbeebies becomes a safe haven for the culturally embittered. I think John Barnes is a good authority on these things. He gets it. But understanding that attitudes of the past were of their time shouldn't be used to judge character in the present is not a licence for continuation. Just an open door for contrition and progress. But for some that is not enough, their life is somehow incomplete without toxicity in expression. They'll just have to migrate to the Bear Pits of society and become deafened by their own echo.
Further reading on the concerns I do have about 'wokeism' whatever that means:
https://queensparkchronicles.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/when-to-woke-is-to-stoke/
Shona is right concerning consequences. I'm in my fifties, and I think society is better in its understanding now.
This isn't to say that we should lament our views of the past. Most of us have said or thought racist things, been discriminatory, homophobic, the lot. Folk are products of their time. So, in reality, no apology is called for. Just the ability to superimpose a better learning.
I said racist things when I was younger. I try not to let myself feel shame. I was a product of my time. If I was still holding those views now then that would be a cause for concern.
I can understand why folk get tetchy about the past being judged by present values. What I can't get my head round is why some think the attitudes and expressions of the past should still be allowed to linger. Why do some get upset that they can't be homophobic or use discriminatory language at a football game ? Can't the PPFs of this world cope without it ? If so, why ?
The modern age is too unforgiving though, and that is why Gbeebies becomes a safe haven for the culturally embittered. I think John Barnes is a good authority on these things. He gets it. But understanding that attitudes of the past were of their time shouldn't be used to judge character in the present is not a licence for continuation. Just an open door for contrition and progress. But for some that is not enough, their life is somehow incomplete without toxicity in expression. They'll just have to migrate to the Bear Pits of society and become deafened by their own echo.
Further reading on the concerns I do have about 'wokeism' whatever that means:
https://queensparkchronicles.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/when-to-woke-is-to-stoke/
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Pretty pink fairy
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It's just a few racists upsetting themselves about nothing again, hoping to validate their miserable existences, because subconsciously, they know that they are low quality human beings
What's Racist about complaining about someone's identity being removed
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DF
Pretty pink fairy
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As if by magic the username formerly known as Das Reich turns up on this thread like a moth drawn to a lightbulb and into the pit the thread goes.
Yes let's sweep it under the carpet rather then have a honest debate
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DF
I’m 59 but would rather be in someone who was 29, but I’m not sure they would agree.
Neville's Breakfast
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Are you aware that Boots are removing all their men and women signs above their stock in their outlets in the country paying someone I know £100 a pop to remove themAbsolute disgrace people having their identity removed to appease a small minority of people in this country
Why is this being allowed to continue ??
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DF
Who would be in charge of forcing Boots to keep signs they don’t want ? Some kind of Sign Police ?
Regards,
NB
Are you aware that Boots are removing all their men and women signs above their stock in their outlets in the country paying someone I know £100 a pop to remove them
Why is this being allowed to continue ??
Regards
DF
Boots are a privately owned company and so long as it is within the law they can do as they please.
If you don't like what they have done, take your custom elsewhere. It really is that simple.
I'd rather be 27 than my current 32... I've noticed I'm no longer immune to going fat.
Neville's Breakfast
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I’m glad to hear you are in training for Portslade
Now you're starting to get into the spirit of the Bear Pit
Pretty pink fairy
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did they consult their customers ? Who told Boots to remove them? lots of questions to ask eh
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DF
Pretty pink fairy
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Neville's Breakfast
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I would think the shareholders would make the decision rather than the customers. I only shop online and couldn’t really care less about the questions.
Pretty pink fairy
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I would suggest it had nothing to do with the share holders but more along the lines of pressure from the Woke Squad within the company I could be wrong .
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DF