Stamp out racism

[Is it PotG?]

https://news.sky.com/story/spanish-postal-service-criticised-as-skin-coloured-stamps-go-on-sale-with-lighter-tones-costing-more-12319617

 

[Swansman]

This is one of those things that will delay the battle against racism rather than the opposite, because it accidently (?) makes anti-racism look exaggerated and dumb.

 

[beorhthelm]

someone running that programme completely missed the objective. or was it deliberate...

 

[Bry Nylon]

Just what we all needed - another thread about racism. I wonder what stance the posters attracted to this thread will take? It’s a cliff-hanger....

 

[WATFORD zero]

Just what we all needed - another thread about racism. I wonder what stance the posters attracted to this thread will take? It’s a cliff-hanger....

Or to quote Loyd Grossman(ish), 'why would someone start a thread like this ?'

 

[The Clamp]

I don’t recall the last time I handled a stamp. Usually had the parcel or letter over to the person behind the counter. Does anybody buy books of stamps these days?
I used to have a respectable collection as a nipper. Long since lost in a move somewhere.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Or to quote Loyd Grossman(ish), 'why would someone start a thread like this ?'

Would you care to expand upon that statement?

 

[WATFORD zero]

Would you care to expand upon that statement?

There is nothing to expand

Why would someone start a thread like this ?

You could answer it

 

[Sid in the Sharknado]

I don’t recall the last time I handled a stamp. Usually had the parcel or letter over to the person behind the counter. Does anybody buy books of stamps these days?
I used to have a respectable collection as a nipper. Long since lost in a move somewhere.

I've just checked, and I have 3 left from a book of 6 in my wallet.

I find people are always more pleased and grateful than feels necessary when I save them the trip to the post office by offering them one. You'd think I'd offered to cross the Styx for them.

Edit: To be clear, they're normal UK first class stamps, not racist stamps.

 

[AlastairWatts]

I don’t recall the last time I handled a stamp. Usually had the parcel or letter over to the person behind the counter. Does anybody buy books of stamps these days?
I used to have a respectable collection as a nipper. Long since lost in a move somewhere.

You have to ask, otherwise they use their machine printed labels. I have grandchildren in Australia, so insist upon stamps which are usually reluctantly supplied. But a card or parcel on the other side of the world with a British stamp on it is just a little bit more special. Last time the the Post Office clerk remarked, rather nastily I thought, 'that only old people insist upon stamps'...

 

[The Clamp]

You have to ask, otherwise they use their machine printed labels. I have grandchildren in Australia, so insist upon stamps which are usually reluctantly supplied. But a card or parcel on the other side of the world with a British stamp on it is just a little bit more special. Last time the the Post Office clerk remarked, rather nastily I thought, 'that only old people insist upon stamps'...

I do the same for my gran in Australia. I insist they use my personal antique collection of Slave Traders Of The Empire stamps.

 

[NooBHA]

Stupidest thread and stupidest article ever. Whoever wrote it or paid any credence to it needs shooting.

There are real " Racial Disparity " issues that need addressing instead of this nonsense. After all - One of the most valuable stamps in the world is " The Penny Black "

 

[Tubby-McFat-Fuc]

There is nothing to expand

Why would someone start a thread like this ?

You could answer it

Maybe too highlight how pathetic the whole thing has become.

We are now reading stories that people are offended by the colour of ****ing stamps!!!

 

[WATFORD zero]

Maybe too highlight how pathetic the whole thing has become.

We are now reading stories that people are offended by the colour of ****ing stamps!!!

https://news.sky.com/story/spanish-postal-service-criticised-as-skin-coloured-stamps-go-on-sale-with-lighter-tones-costing-more-12319617

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Well unless [MENTION=35196]Is it PotG?[/MENTION] tells us why he thought this particular story was worthy of a brand new thread we will never know, will we

(It's to, not too )

 

[Weststander]

Well unless [MENTION=35196]Is it PotG?[/MENTION] tells us why he thought this particular story was worthy of a brand new thread we will never know, will we

(It's to, not too )

Two mock the pc gone mad brigade in Iberia?

 

[Tubby-McFat-Fuc]

Well unless [MENTION=35196]Is it PotG?[/MENTION] tells us why he thought this particular story was worthy of a brand new thread we will never know, will we

(It's to, not too )

Maybe its just to get a reaction out of saddos on here who spend their life looking to be offended.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Well unless [MENTION=35196]Is it PotG?[/MENTION] tells us why he thought this particular story was worthy of a brand new thread we will never know, will we

You've nailed it, right to the letter. Your post fitted right in the envelope. To be frank, you delivered YET again.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Maybe too highlight how pathetic the whole thing has become.

We are now reading stories that people are offended by the colour of ****ing stamps!!!

And what with this and the cricketer....you seem to have entered the twighlight zone of intolerance to That Sort Of Thing. You OK hun?

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Maybe its just to get a reaction out of saddos on here who spend their life looking to be offended.

Or needlessly annoyed?

 

[Is it PotG?]

Or needlessly annoyed?

Bloody Liberals.