A SEX shop has won a Diamond Jubilee contest prize for having Bournemouth’s best window display.
The Easy Tiger store in The Triangle was crowned as winner for its red, white and blue display with slogans including “polish your crown jewels” and “keep calm, keep it up”.
The win was down to a public vote but some shoppers are shocked.
Richard Marshall, from Vicarage Road, Bournemouth, said: “I am disgusted that a sex shop in Bournemouth’s Triangle has been handed the prestigious best window display award in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee,” he said.
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty.
“My wife and I have been married for 50 years and have never been into one of these shops and we disagree with them.”
The shop caused outrage when it was one of two adult stores granted licences to open in 2009.
Cllr Bob Chapman then appealed to the committee saying the shops would be “flying in the face of everything this council is trying to do”.
Easy Tiger was presented with the Best Independent Jubilee Window Display by the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce at the Hotel Miramar.
The chamber’s vice-president Mandy Payne said it made everyone smile when the winner was announced.
Their 87 votes were 40 higher than their closest rival.
Jonathan Spencer, owner of Easy Tiger, said he has had people walk past the shop and say “disgraceful” but said it is unfair as they sell legal products.
He said: “We have shoppers from 18 to 80 odd and try to offer products to all generations. By making our windows cheeky and humorous, we hope to challenge the traditional perception of a blacked-out, seedy sex shop.”
The store worked with designers from The Beep Studio in Bournemouth on the window display. Jo Armitage, partner of The Beep Studio, said Mr Spencer “takes great pride in his shop’s appearance”.
“It was important for us to focus on the Brits’ love for a Benny Hill style sexiness and our jubilee window is suggestive and cheeky,” she said.
Nigel Hedges, president of the Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said he understood people being surprised but said he was “pleasantly surprised”.
“If a little glass trophy helps put attention on the Triangle then that’s great,” he added.
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"Arise, Sir ****."
"Arise, Sir ****."
What's the problem? I'd never go into a sex shop but if they had the most popular display, why are they any less deserving to win then anybody else?
What's the problem? I'd never go into a sex shop but if they had the most popular display, why are they any less deserving to win then anybody else?
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehouse to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehouse to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
I guess anyone living in Vicarage Road might complain.
More tea vicar?
I guess anyone living in Vicarage Road might complain.
More tea vicar?
I have to admit to not having been into the town centre lately but if that is the winning entry the others must have been very poor!
I have to admit to not having been into the town centre lately but if that is the winning entry the others must have been very poor!
Richard marshall, have you ever peered into your Y fronts? Theres a whole lotta fun to be had in there.
Lighten up for goodness sake man .its a shop window not the doorway to hell. Swap your beige underwear for some red and purple and put some pep in your life !!
Richard marshall, have you ever peered into your Y fronts? Theres a whole lotta fun to be had in there.
Lighten up for goodness sake man .its a shop window not the doorway to hell. Swap your beige underwear for some red and purple and put some pep in your life !!
Just checking out their window in detail, good to see they have our flag up the correct way ;-)
Just checking out their window in detail, good to see they have our flag up the correct way ;-)
I think this goes to show that the average shopper is a bit more broadminded than the average poster on here.
Well done to the shop it's nice to hear some good news for once.
I think this goes to show that the average shopper is a bit more broadminded than the average poster on here.
Well done to the shop it's nice to hear some good news for once.
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty."
I know a lot of queens who would disagree!
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty."
I know a lot of queens who would disagree!
Well done to Easy Tiger. While I would not want Bournemouth to become the sex-shop capital of the UK, a few more sex shops and a few fewer clubs would make the place more pleasant.
There's nothing disgusting or disgraceful about human sexuality: even some religious people know and admit that. According to Genesis 1, "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.". That includes genitalia and sexuality.
Well done to Easy Tiger. While I would not want Bournemouth to become the sex-shop capital of the UK, a few more sex shops and a few fewer clubs would make the place more pleasant.
There's nothing disgusting or disgraceful about human sexuality: even some religious people know and admit that. According to Genesis 1, "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.". That includes genitalia and sexuality.
This is going to be the thread of the month ,theres all the snottys who wouldnt get undressed with the light on and just about to arrive the doggers and swingers club of dorset .bring it on looking forward to watching this develop
This is going to be the thread of the month ,theres all the snottys who wouldnt get undressed with the light on and just about to arrive the doggers and swingers club of dorset .bring it on looking forward to watching this develop
Brilliant!!
Brilliant!!
Capricorn 1 wrote…
I guess anyone living in Vicarage Road might complain.
More tea vicar?
Psssttt: Don't let on to council members that they sell 'uniforms'
;)
Capricorn 1 wrote…
I guess anyone living in Vicarage Road might complain.
More tea vicar?
Psssttt: Don't let on to council members that they sell 'uniforms'
;)
burgerboy wrote…
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehou
se to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
Yes hello here I am
__________________
Three words...
'Sodom and Gomorrah'
It doesnt bother me because I wont go to the Triangle area and nor do my children.
The area has really gone down hill in recent years.
I used to live there it was a nice area now its a sleaze pit.
Nightclubs inadvertently mocking and sexualizing the drowned on the Titanic,
sex shops like this being given awards its dark and sadly its a sign of the degenerate times.
The area is a disaster for the town these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them.
It makes you wonder what sort of moral ethical code the people who voted for this shop actually live by.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.
burgerboy wrote…
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehou
se to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
Yes hello here I am
__________________
Three words...
'Sodom and Gomorrah'
It doesnt bother me because I wont go to the Triangle area and nor do my children.
The area has really gone down hill in recent years.
I used to live there it was a nice area now its a sleaze pit.
Nightclubs inadvertently mocking and sexualizing the drowned on the Titanic,
sex shops like this being given awards its dark and sadly its a sign of the degenerate times.
The area is a disaster for the town these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them.
It makes you wonder what sort of moral ethical code the people who voted for this shop actually live by.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.
"Cllr Bob Chapman then appealed to the committee saying the shops would be “flying in the face of everything this council is trying to do”
___________________
Bless you for speaking out on this issue Cllr Chapman.
"Cllr Bob Chapman then appealed to the committee saying the shops would be “flying in the face of everything this council is trying to do”
___________________
Bless you for speaking out on this issue Cllr Chapman.
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehou
se to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
__________________
Three words...
'Sodom and Gomorrah'
It doesnt bother me because I wont go to the Triangle area and nor do my children.
The area has really gone down hill in recent years.
I used to live there it was a nice area now its a sleaze pit.
Nightclubs inadvertently mocking and sexualizing the drowned on the Titanic,
sex shops like this being given awards its dark and sadly its a sign of the degenerate times.
The area is a disaster for the town these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them.
It makes you wonder what sort of moral ethical code the people who voted for this shop actually live by.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.
Errrr fiona - four words
sod off until tomorra !!
You terminal misery, did it occur to you how you got 4 children?
@#Fiona# - " these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them"
It's one thing having an opinion on these matters - you're welcome to be as prudish as you like - but don't start making up falsehoods that may unduly worry parents and affect perfectly legitimate businesses.
Can you point to any scientific research that backs this up - no.
I was always taught it was a sin to lie! Seems it doesn't matter to some Christians!
@#Fiona# - " these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them"
It's one thing having an opinion on these matters - you're welcome to be as prudish as you like - but don't start making up falsehoods that may unduly worry parents and affect perfectly legitimate businesses.
Can you point to any scientific research that backs this up - no.
I was always taught it was a sin to lie! Seems it doesn't matter to some Christians!
The repression of peoples' sexuality thanks to religious puritanism is responsible for a lot more emotional damage than a cheeky shop front.
The repression of peoples' sexuality thanks to religious puritanism is responsible for a lot more emotional damage than a cheeky shop front.
Anyone with catch up tv ,check out Stacey Soloman on Lorraine this morning if you want a laugh
Stacey had a baby 11days ago, Nadia Swalia said to her ,was it a difficult birth. Stacey says ' no way,had a twinge ,got a drivethrough macdonalds on the way to the hospital. When we got there they said youre dilated ,popped my waters out flows little un. Got a drivethrough KFC on the way home . Perfect day '
i fell off the sofa laughing ,a trully funny interview
Anyone with catch up tv ,check out Stacey Soloman on Lorraine this morning if you want a laugh
Stacey had a baby 11days ago, Nadia Swalia said to her ,was it a difficult birth. Stacey says ' no way,had a twinge ,got a drivethrough macdonalds on the way to the hospital. When we got there they said youre dilated ,popped my waters out flows little un. Got a drivethrough KFC on the way home . Perfect day '
i fell off the sofa laughing ,a trully funny interview
excellent well done, these people that have never been in sex shop u dont know what u missing out on
excellent well done, these people that have never been in sex shop u dont know what u missing out on
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
'Im all confused..... I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.'
You certainly are........!!!!!!!
Its called repression.......
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
'Im all confused..... I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.'
You certainly are........!!!!!!!
Its called repression.......
l get emotionally destabilised by posters outside churches telling me that unless l repent all sorts of terrible things will happen to me.
l get emotionally destabilised by posters outside churches telling me that unless l repent all sorts of terrible things will happen to me.
[quote]I was always taught it was a sin to lie! Seems it doesn't matter to some Christians![/quote]
Lying means being deliberately dishonest. It's pretty clear that isn't the case here. She genuinely believes what she is saying.
[quote]I was always taught it was a sin to lie! Seems it doesn't matter to some Christians![/quote]
Lying means being deliberately dishonest. It's pretty clear that isn't the case here. She genuinely believes what she is saying.
Fiona Flame - what a larf...
My "Arise Sir ****" was clipped by the Echo gatekeepers so it's odliD backwards - a bit like Fiona really.
"Cllr Bob Chapman then appealed to the committee saying the shops would be “flying in the face of everything this council is trying to do”"
One assumes he voted for the council to throw money at the surf reef, to spend millions on refitting a school before handing it over to an academy, to supporting Councillors who access **** on council computers.
Amazing how some peoples moral outrage can be so specific?
"Cllr Bob Chapman then appealed to the committee saying the shops would be “flying in the face of everything this council is trying to do”"
One assumes he voted for the council to throw money at the surf reef, to spend millions on refitting a school before handing it over to an academy, to supporting Councillors who access **** on council computers.
Amazing how some peoples moral outrage can be so specific?
Hilarious... Good grief some people really do need to lighten up a bit, or maybe they don’t let there children watch the television, surely the only real shock would be if you went inside. Well Done to Easy Tiger, I won’t ever be visiting your shop, but this article has made me smile LOL....
Hilarious... Good grief some people really do need to lighten up a bit, or maybe they don’t let there children watch the television, surely the only real shock would be if you went inside. Well Done to Easy Tiger, I won’t ever be visiting your shop, but this article has made me smile LOL....
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehou
se to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
__________________
Three words...
'Sodom and Gomorrah'
It doesnt bother me because I wont go to the Triangle area and nor do my children.
The area has really gone down hill in recent years.
I used to live there it was a nice area now its a sleaze pit.
Nightclubs inadvertently mocking and sexualizing the drowned on the Titanic,
sex shops like this being given awards its dark and sadly its a sign of the degenerate times.
The area is a disaster for the town these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them.
It makes you wonder what sort of moral ethical code the people who voted for this shop actually live by.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.”
Oh dear is your new butt plug a bit too big, and you just found out they don't offer refunds?
If there had been two sex shops tied for first place, would they have had to have a Union ****?
If there had been two sex shops tied for first place, would they have had to have a Union ****?
Fiona is currently being cleansed in an open sewer in India because someone mentioned the word sexshop - fiona you cant actually buy sex there,you get all the kit and do it yourself ,either at home or in the carpark next to Branksome library
Cllr Bob Chapman then appealed to the committee saying the shops would be “flying in the face of everything this council is trying to do”.
.
Really, I think you will find that you and your council are doing exactly the same thing to Bournemouth that these shop advertise behind closed doors.
Cllr Bob Chapman then appealed to the committee saying the shops would be “flying in the face of everything this council is trying to do”.
.
Really, I think you will find that you and your council are doing exactly the same thing to Bournemouth that these shop advertise behind closed doors.
wallydown wrote…
Fiona is currently being cleansed in an open sewer in India because someone mentioned the word sexshop - fiona you cant actually buy sex there,you get all the kit and do it yourself ,either at home or in the carpark next to Branksome library
Apparently !!
wallydown wrote…
Anyone with catch up tv ,check out Stacey Soloman on Lorraine this morning if you want a laugh
Stacey had a baby 11days ago, Nadia Swalia said to her ,was it a difficult birth. Stacey says ' no way,had a twinge ,got a drivethrough macdonalds on the way to the hospital. When we got there they said youre dilated ,popped my waters out flows little un. Got a drivethrough KFC on the way home . Perfect day '
i fell off the sofa laughing ,a trully funny interview
LOLHahahahahahahahah
ahahahahahahahahahah
ahahahahahah
sums you up kid
Try getting your pc secured lolololol
Can anyone recommend the avocado flavoured edible underwear and advise on a suitable dressing ? I thought 'be good to yourself' tomato salsa and a bag of Doritos (tangy cheese)
Can anyone recommend the avocado flavoured edible underwear and advise on a suitable dressing ? I thought 'be good to yourself' tomato salsa and a bag of Doritos (tangy cheese)
Richard Marshall said:
“I am disgusted that a sex shop in Bournemouth’s Triangle has been handed the prestigious best window display award in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee,” he said.
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty.
____________________
__
They dont care about the Monarchy or the people who have to walk past these horrible shops on their way to the town centre because the most important thing in all this is Bournemouth Council has publicly affirmed a groups sexual identity,practices and desires .
Theres absolutely no shadow- its all sunshine and progress because the Council has displayed its politically correct credentials and thats what matters most.
Richard Marshall said:
“I am disgusted that a sex shop in Bournemouth’s Triangle has been handed the prestigious best window display award in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee,” he said.
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty.
____________________
__
They dont care about the Monarchy or the people who have to walk past these horrible shops on their way to the town centre because the most important thing in all this is Bournemouth Council has publicly affirmed a groups sexual identity,practices and desires .
Theres absolutely no shadow- its all sunshine and progress because the Council has displayed its politically correct credentials and thats what matters most.
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehou
se to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
__________________
Three words...
'Sodom and Gomorrah'
It doesnt bother me because I wont go to the Triangle area and nor do my children.
The area has really gone down hill in recent years.
I used to live there it was a nice area now its a sleaze pit.
Nightclubs inadvertently mocking and sexualizing the drowned on the Titanic,
sex shops like this being given awards its dark and sadly its a sign of the degenerate times.
The area is a disaster for the town these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them.
It makes you wonder what sort of moral ethical code the people who voted for this shop actually live by.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.
pity, disgust, anger ... and just a little bit moist?
Well done to them. If they have the skills to produce an award winning display so what. Some people are so hung up about sex in Bournemouth its pathetic!
Well done to them. If they have the skills to produce an award winning display so what. Some people are so hung up about sex in Bournemouth its pathetic!
silverking wrote…
I have to admit to not having been into the town centre lately but if that is the winning entry the others must have been very poor!
Yes, that about sums up British shopkeepers. They still think us hoi polloi owe them a living.
silverking wrote…
I have to admit to not having been into the town centre lately but if that is the winning entry the others must have been very poor!
Yes, that about sums up British shopkeepers. They still think us hoi polloi owe them a living.
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
I'm tremendously confused, Ted. What's the church got against sex shops? Surely in the context of sexual relations between a married man and woman (and contraception isn't involved if you're a Catholic) then using "marital aids" isn't an issue, is it? I realise if you're talking about unmarried people / gay people then you might have an issue. But Jesus was an open-minded bloke (bezzie mates with a prostitute), so I wouldn't have thought he'd have any issue with a dutiful wife putting on some lingerie and popping in a few love eggs to liven up a Friday night. Would he?
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
I'm tremendously confused, Ted. What's the church got against sex shops? Surely in the context of sexual relations between a married man and woman (and contraception isn't involved if you're a Catholic) then using "marital aids" isn't an issue, is it? I realise if you're talking about unmarried people / gay people then you might have an issue. But Jesus was an open-minded bloke (bezzie mates with a prostitute), so I wouldn't have thought he'd have any issue with a dutiful wife putting on some lingerie and popping in a few love eggs to liven up a Friday night. Would he?
*Fiona* wrote…
Richard Marshall said:
“I am disgusted that a sex shop in Bournemouth’s Triangle has been handed the prestigious best window display award in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee,” he said.
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty.
____________________
__
They dont care about the Monarchy or the people who have to walk past these horrible shops on their way to the town centre because the most important thing in all this is Bournemouth Council has publicly affirmed a groups sexual identity,practices and desires .
Theres absolutely no shadow- its all sunshine and progress because the Council has displayed its politically correct credentials and thats what matters most.
"because the most important thing in all this is Bournemouth Council has publicly affirmed a groups sexual identity,practices and desires "
Ohhh - I get it now - it's barely disguised homophobia!
Or is she commenting on Paedophilia within the Catholic Church? Hard to say.
*Fiona* wrote…
Richard Marshall said:
“I am disgusted that a sex shop in Bournemouth’s Triangle has been handed the prestigious best window display award in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee,” he said.
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty.
____________________
__
They dont care about the Monarchy or the people who have to walk past these horrible shops on their way to the town centre because the most important thing in all this is Bournemouth Council has publicly affirmed a groups sexual identity,practices and desires .
Theres absolutely no shadow- its all sunshine and progress because the Council has displayed its politically correct credentials and thats what matters most.
"because the most important thing in all this is Bournemouth Council has publicly affirmed a groups sexual identity,practices and desires "
Ohhh - I get it now - it's barely disguised homophobia!
Or is she commenting on Paedophilia within the Catholic Church? Hard to say.
*Fiona* reference to the Triangle in previous years being better is interesting.... The car park where the library is now situated was a well known and documented (in the Echo) Dogging area. Most of the shops were empty and the area was run down.
Now it is a vibrant area.
*Fiona* must like taking her kids to depraved areas which fits better with her morals than legal sex shops.
Well done for making an effort Easy Tiger.
*Fiona* reference to the Triangle in previous years being better is interesting.... The car park where the library is now situated was a well known and documented (in the Echo) Dogging area. Most of the shops were empty and the area was run down.
Now it is a vibrant area.
*Fiona* must like taking her kids to depraved areas which fits better with her morals than legal sex shops.
Well done for making an effort Easy Tiger.
Carry on letting Bournemouth take over from Brighton as sex city,its not the case of being open minded,its whats right for the future of children,and turning part of a town,into a sex centre is right out of order.Families should be able to go anywhere not be put off certain areas.I see wallydown is at the forefront,and like others wonder if he is real or a wind up artist.
Carry on letting Bournemouth take over from Brighton as sex city,its not the case of being open minded,its whats right for the future of children,and turning part of a town,into a sex centre is right out of order.Families should be able to go anywhere not be put off certain areas.I see wallydown is at the forefront,and like others wonder if he is real or a wind up artist.
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
Dear Fiona,
May I have your permission to take my children to the paper shop to buy sweets as they have 'magazines' on the top shelf, and they sell the Sun Newspaper! I don't want them to be emotionally destabilised!
Dear Fiona,
May I have your permission to take my children to the paper shop to buy sweets as they have 'magazines' on the top shelf, and they sell the Sun Newspaper! I don't want them to be emotionally destabilised!
I think this is marvellous it just reaffirms the fact that the 'tea & crumpet' brigade are a thing of the past. This is nothing to do with political correctness it is to do with choice. If you don't like it don't do it! Do people complain when Marks & Spencers put a lingerie display in their window?.....no!
I think this is marvellous it just reaffirms the fact that the 'tea & crumpet' brigade are a thing of the past. This is nothing to do with political correctness it is to do with choice. If you don't like it don't do it! Do people complain when Marks & Spencers put a lingerie display in their window?.....no!
Morning all! Can we ask, preemptively, that in debating the issues raised in the comments, that you avoid anything that could be construed as a personal attack on another poster - we have removed a couple of comments after a complaint but I really don't want to have to turn the comments off on this one!
Thank you :)
Morning all! Can we ask, preemptively, that in debating the issues raised in the comments, that you avoid anything that could be construed as a personal attack on another poster - we have removed a couple of comments after a complaint but I really don't want to have to turn the comments off on this one!
Thank you :)
pete woodley wrote…
Carry on letting Bournemouth take over from Brighton as sex city,its not the case of being open minded,its whats right for the future of children,and turning part of a town,into a sex centre is right out of order.Families should be able to go anywhere not be put off certain areas.I see wallydown is at the forefront,and like others wonder if he is real or a wind up artist.
Why should i not be real pete ? Just because i dont match your view doesnt bar me from posting , i just happen to have a mind of my own and i dont think the echo are operating a popularity contest so i say it as i see it. I can promise you i am not on a wind up.
i get really annoyed at the floppy uninspired ,comments of some people on here ,who you just know havent grasped the point of some others views or read through the comments because they offer prescisely the same solution without realising that it has all been said and that they need to look outside of the box or they are in danger of being just another boring saddo
pete woodley wrote…
Carry on letting Bournemouth take over from Brighton as sex city,its not the case of being open minded,its whats right for the future of children,and turning part of a town,into a sex centre is right out of order.Families should be able to go anywhere not be put off certain areas.I see wallydown is at the forefront,and like others wonder if he is real or a wind up artist.
Why should i not be real pete ? Just because i dont match your view doesnt bar me from posting , i just happen to have a mind of my own and i dont think the echo are operating a popularity contest so i say it as i see it. I can promise you i am not on a wind up.
i get really annoyed at the floppy uninspired ,comments of some people on here ,who you just know havent grasped the point of some others views or read through the comments because they offer prescisely the same solution without realising that it has all been said and that they need to look outside of the box or they are in danger of being just another boring saddo
I would like to congratulate Jonathan Spencer and his staff for winning the Best Window Competition. I walk past the Easy Tiger store every day and it always makes me smile.
I would like to congratulate Jonathan Spencer and his staff for winning the Best Window Competition. I walk past the Easy Tiger store every day and it always makes me smile.
@ Fiona. What a sad life you must lead if you think shops like this are the cause of all evil.
Whip down there and snap yourself up a bag of ****, you never know you might enjoy life.
@ Fiona. What a sad life you must lead if you think shops like this are the cause of all evil.
Whip down there and snap yourself up a bag of filth, you never know you might enjoy life.
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Morning all! Can we ask, preemptively, that in debating the issues raised in the comments, that you avoid anything that could be construed as a personal attack on another poster - we have removed a couple of comments after a complaint but I really don't want to have to turn the comments off on this one!
Thank you :)
Nice one Sam ,lets censor for the benefit of fiona .clearly shes the only person with a valid view .clearly her view is not widely held . She doesnt have to get involved so why complain when she is critised for all her -phobic views .cant you just give her a comments column of her own where she can preach to us
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Morning all! Can we ask, preemptively, that in debating the issues raised in the comments, that you avoid anything that could be construed as a personal attack on another poster - we have removed a couple of comments after a complaint but I really don't want to have to turn the comments off on this one!
Thank you :)
Nice one Sam ,lets censor for the benefit of fiona .clearly shes the only person with a valid view .clearly her view is not widely held . She doesnt have to get involved so why complain when she is critised for all her -phobic views .cant you just give her a comments column of her own where she can preach to us
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
My my, this is a first, for once I agree with mikey2gorgeous.
This is a sign of our times, we are all much more tolerant of homosexuals, lesbians and sex shops, this stuff is all over our televisions every night, you don't have to watch it if you don't agree with it so as far as sex shops go you don't have to go in there.
You cant be a stick in the mud these days, even the children nowadays accept same gender partners, everybody needs to be a bit more tolerant and accept that its a way of life these days, sex shops have been around for years and will be for years to come.
I wouldn't want to visit on but if there's a market they should be allowed to exploit it, as far as the display goes, I think it looks brilliant, well done to the Easy Tiger Store.
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
My my, this is a first, for once I agree with mikey2gorgeous.
This is a sign of our times, we are all much more tolerant of homosexuals, lesbians and sex shops, this stuff is all over our televisions every night, you don't have to watch it if you don't agree with it so as far as sex shops go you don't have to go in there.
You cant be a stick in the mud these days, even the children nowadays accept same gender partners, everybody needs to be a bit more tolerant and accept that its a way of life these days, sex shops have been around for years and will be for years to come.
I wouldn't want to visit on but if there's a market they should be allowed to exploit it, as far as the display goes, I think it looks brilliant, well done to the Easy Tiger Store.
I just want to know when this story will reach its climax!
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
I will tell you one reason,when i patrolled the pleasure gardens for the council,i had several incidences of the triangle fraternity,coming down to the gardens and committing offences,as well as approaching children,and that was ages ago, its busier now,a well known,local man,and a tv star,also involved.
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
I will tell you one reason,when i patrolled the pleasure gardens for the council,i had several incidences of the triangle fraternity,coming down to the gardens and committing offences,as well as approaching children,and that was ages ago, its busier now,a well known,local man,and a tv star,also involved.
hammer wrote…
I just want to know when this story will reach its climax!
You can be sure it coming !!
I bet the shop owner also owns a motorbike or a white van. They should be banned from the roads.
I bet the shop owner also owns a motorbike or a white van. They should be banned from the roads.
Firstly can I think all those who made the effort to vote.
If *Fiona* came to see our window display she would realise that the models in our windows are wearing similar items as what Mark and Spencer have on display.
I am well aware of Children passing the shop and take great care with our window displays and not to offend. I think *Fiona* has an issue with sex itself and if this is the case then she needs to Lobby the government to make the sale of adult toys, herbal blue pills and films illegal. Sex shops or Adult stores are legal the items we sale are legal, we pay a huge amount each year to the local authority to sale the products and my store brings in a huge amount of people from outside the area these people also spend money in the café's and shops in town.
Fiona needs to realise that people need some of the products for safe and healthy relationships. Younger people prefer to come into Adult shops (rather than a high street chemist) to buy condoms, lubricants etc. as they are too embarrassed to be seen in boots buying them.
We work closely with the local health authority to also provide sexual health information to these sexually active people.
Please Fiona pop in to see me this will open your mind to what really goes on in a Adult Store and see that normal everyday people shop in my shop.
Firstly can I think all those who made the effort to vote.
If *Fiona* came to see our window display she would realise that the models in our windows are wearing similar items as what Mark and Spencer have on display.
I am well aware of Children passing the shop and take great care with our window displays and not to offend. I think *Fiona* has an issue with sex itself and if this is the case then she needs to Lobby the government to make the sale of adult toys, herbal blue pills and films illegal. Sex shops or Adult stores are legal the items we sale are legal, we pay a huge amount each year to the local authority to sale the products and my store brings in a huge amount of people from outside the area these people also spend money in the café's and shops in town.
Fiona needs to realise that people need some of the products for safe and healthy relationships. Younger people prefer to come into Adult shops (rather than a high street chemist) to buy condoms, lubricants etc. as they are too embarrassed to be seen in boots buying them.
We work closely with the local health authority to also provide sexual health information to these sexually active people.
Please Fiona pop in to see me this will open your mind to what really goes on in a Adult Store and see that normal everyday people shop in my shop.
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Morning all! Can we ask, preemptively, that in debating the issues raised in the comments, that you avoid anything that could be construed as a personal attack on another poster - we have removed a couple of comments after a complaint but I really don't want to have to turn the comments off on this one!
Thank you :)
Well said. Personal attacks add nothing to the discussion and I don't regard removing them as censorship.
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Morning all! Can we ask, preemptively, that in debating the issues raised in the comments, that you avoid anything that could be construed as a personal attack on another poster - we have removed a couple of comments after a complaint but I really don't want to have to turn the comments off on this one!
Thank you :)
Well said. Personal attacks add nothing to the discussion and I don't regard removing them as censorship.
Some questionable comments on here but hardly any surprise, given the topic - Well done Echo staff, nothing like a good reef/sex shop/imax tale to rattle the local head-the-balls.
In response to the comment by Fiona - I live fairly close to the triangle & I walk past the shop in question - & the other related businesses in the area quite frequently. So do my 2 young school-age daughters. I can't say it is affecting them in any way to be honest. In fact, if it instills a sense of broad-mindedness, awareness & tolerance then I am grateful. In this world of today, it is dangerous to morally blindfold the young. Protect them, yes definitely. Introduce them to prejudice through ill-conceived censorship - no absolutely not. It's dangerous, pointless & goes against any religious doctrine celebrating tolerance & appreciation of one another.
As for the shop window - well done to them but I can't say I'd noticed it. All the shop fronts in the Triangle that belong to businesses that are actually open always seem well looked after. If all the other shops in town were as proud, maybe the result would have been different?
One final thing - I think the council should run things like this throughout the year for all events. How about an Olympics shop window competition. We could even include local pubs, hotels etc. similar to the Bournemouth in Bloom thing.
Some questionable comments on here but hardly any surprise, given the topic - Well done Echo staff, nothing like a good reef/sex shop/imax tale to rattle the local head-the-balls.
In response to the comment by Fiona - I live fairly close to the triangle & I walk past the shop in question - & the other related businesses in the area quite frequently. So do my 2 young school-age daughters. I can't say it is affecting them in any way to be honest. In fact, if it instills a sense of broad-mindedness, awareness & tolerance then I am grateful. In this world of today, it is dangerous to morally blindfold the young. Protect them, yes definitely. Introduce them to prejudice through ill-conceived censorship - no absolutely not. It's dangerous, pointless & goes against any religious doctrine celebrating tolerance & appreciation of one another.
As for the shop window - well done to them but I can't say I'd noticed it. All the shop fronts in the Triangle that belong to businesses that are actually open always seem well looked after. If all the other shops in town were as proud, maybe the result would have been different?
One final thing - I think the council should run things like this throughout the year for all events. How about an Olympics shop window competition. We could even include local pubs, hotels etc. similar to the Bournemouth in Bloom thing.
I dread to think how boring Richard Marshall must be. To be married 50 years and to have never been in a 'book' shop.
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Going in one by yourself is a bit seedy but why not have a look with the missus? Never know Richard you're not too old to learn something new.
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Fiona to say your children won't go to the Triangle or try and have a look inside easy tiger is just niave.
I dread to think how boring Richard Marshall must be. To be married 50 years and to have never been in a 'book' shop.
.
Going in one by yourself is a bit seedy but why not have a look with the missus? Never know Richard you're not too old to learn something new.
.
Fiona to say your children won't go to the Triangle or try and have a look inside easy tiger is just niave.
You know you're in Bournemouth when...
You know you're in Bournemouth when...
Linguist wrote…
I bet the shop owner also owns a motorbike or a white van. They should be banned from the roads.
not to mention cyclists!
Simonleak wrote…
*Fiona* reference to the Triangle in previous years being better is interesting.... The car park where the library is now situated was a well known and documented (in the Echo) Dogging area. Most of the shops were empty and the area was run down.
Now it is a vibrant area.
*Fiona* must like taking her kids to depraved areas which fits better with her morals than legal sex shops.
Well done for making an effort Easy Tiger.
That's what I was going to say there. Years ago it was very run down and in a right tip. But now I was shocked how nice it is now. Very clean and great bars now. And who cares about a sex shop. There sex life must be very boring if you never been in one or bought anything in one.
Simonleak wrote…
*Fiona* reference to the Triangle in previous years being better is interesting.... The car park where the library is now situated was a well known and documented (in the Echo) Dogging area. Most of the shops were empty and the area was run down.
Now it is a vibrant area.
*Fiona* must like taking her kids to depraved areas which fits better with her morals than legal sex shops.
Well done for making an effort Easy Tiger.
That's what I was going to say there. Years ago it was very run down and in a right tip. But now I was shocked how nice it is now. Very clean and great bars now. And who cares about a sex shop. There sex life must be very boring if you never been in one or bought anything in one.
jonathanspencer wrote…
Firstly can I think all those who made the effort to vote.
If *Fiona* came to see our window display she would realise that the models in our windows are wearing similar items as what Mark and Spencer have on display.
I am well aware of Children passing the shop and take great care with our window displays and not to offend. I think *Fiona* has an issue with sex itself and if this is the case then she needs to Lobby the government to make the sale of adult toys, herbal blue pills and films illegal. Sex shops or Adult stores are legal the items we sale are legal, we pay a huge amount each year to the local authority to sale the products and my store brings in a huge amount of people from outside the area these people also spend money in the café's and shops in town.
Fiona needs to realise that people need some of the products for safe and healthy relationships. Younger people prefer to come into Adult shops (rather than a high street chemist) to buy condoms, lubricants etc. as they are too embarrassed to be seen in boots buying them.
We work closely with the local health authority to also provide sexual health information to these sexually active people.
Please Fiona pop in to see me this will open your mind to what really goes on in a Adult Store and see that normal everyday people shop in my shop.
At last an intelligent and balanced response to Fiona's hillarious and misguided comments.
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Fiona..... you should take up Jonathan's offer to visit the shop, and take Cllr Chapman with you. You never know you might even enjoy it !!
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jonathanspencer wrote…
Firstly can I think all those who made the effort to vote.
If *Fiona* came to see our window display she would realise that the models in our windows are wearing similar items as what Mark and Spencer have on display.
I am well aware of Children passing the shop and take great care with our window displays and not to offend. I think *Fiona* has an issue with sex itself and if this is the case then she needs to Lobby the government to make the sale of adult toys, herbal blue pills and films illegal. Sex shops or Adult stores are legal the items we sale are legal, we pay a huge amount each year to the local authority to sale the products and my store brings in a huge amount of people from outside the area these people also spend money in the café's and shops in town.
Fiona needs to realise that people need some of the products for safe and healthy relationships. Younger people prefer to come into Adult shops (rather than a high street chemist) to buy condoms, lubricants etc. as they are too embarrassed to be seen in boots buying them.
We work closely with the local health authority to also provide sexual health information to these sexually active people.
Please Fiona pop in to see me this will open your mind to what really goes on in a Adult Store and see that normal everyday people shop in my shop.
At last an intelligent and balanced response to Fiona's hillarious and misguided comments.
.
Fiona..... you should take up Jonathan's offer to visit the shop, and take Cllr Chapman with you. You never know you might even enjoy it !!
.
HRH of Boscombe wrote…
I dread to think how boring Richard Marshall must be. To be married 50 years and to have never been in a 'book' shop.
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Going in one by yourself is a bit seedy but why not have a look with the missus? Never know Richard you're not too old to learn something new.
.
Fiona to say your children won't go to the Triangle or try and have a look inside easy tiger is just niave.
Despite Sams warning,there are still personal attacks going on,against richard marshall,and Fiona,As adrian xx,said they are NOT needed.Stick by your threats Sam.
HRH of Boscombe wrote…
I dread to think how boring Richard Marshall must be. To be married 50 years and to have never been in a 'book' shop.
.
Going in one by yourself is a bit seedy but why not have a look with the missus? Never know Richard you're not too old to learn something new.
.
Fiona to say your children won't go to the Triangle or try and have a look inside easy tiger is just niave.
Despite Sams warning,there are still personal attacks going on,against richard marshall,and Fiona,As adrian xx,said they are NOT needed.Stick by your threats Sam.
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty."
I know a lot of queens who would disagree!
I see female models and celebrities showing more .
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty."
I know a lot of queens who would disagree!
I see female models and celebrities showing more .
I think woodpecker is in love with sam
we all no what councillars am like dont we.
Johnathan Spencer the shops owner is immoral.
He is making his living from the crude commercialization of human sexuality.
Perhaps samuel is a drag queen
could be
Grow up pete woodley. Go tell tales somewhere else.
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If you regard that as a personal attack maybe you should find a big ball of cotton wool to wrap yourself up in.
"The chamber’s vice-president Mandy Payne said it made everyone smile when the winner was announced".
__________________
They all had a big smutty smile
nudge nudge wink wink
o er missus and then rounded off the meeting with a mad cap Benny Hill style chase.
What sort of people are they??!
pete woodley wrote…
HRH of Boscombe wrote…
Theoreticly in this country we have freedom of speech.
If by exercising that freedom we disagree with others and by doing so perhaps annoy them then so be it.
Freedom of speech.
You can't please all of the people all of the time etc..
If all we are to do is agree with each other then freedom of speech is lost and all we are left with is conversation.
By inviting comments Mr Sheppard you are providing a forum (for people to air their views).
You should let people do just that regardless of your own perceptions and neither you nor Saint Peter Woodley should interfere.
Well done Easy Tiger, more power to you.
pete woodley wrote…
HRH of Boscombe wrote…
Theoreticly in this country we have freedom of speech.
If by exercising that freedom we disagree with others and by doing so perhaps annoy them then so be it.
Freedom of speech.
You can't please all of the people all of the time etc..
If all we are to do is agree with each other then freedom of speech is lost and all we are left with is conversation.
By inviting comments Mr Sheppard you are providing a forum (for people to air their views).
You should let people do just that regardless of your own perceptions and neither you nor Saint Peter Woodley should interfere.
Well done Easy Tiger, more power to you.
hammer wrote…
I just want to know when this story will reach its climax!
Prematurely if we're not careful!
Congratulations! Well done we need winners in Bournemouth it really is light hearted amusement why so many negative comments and by the way those few fellow gents who say i have never been in one but!! Yeah we believe you dont we.
Congratulations! Well done we need winners in Bournemouth it really is light hearted amusement why so many negative comments and by the way those few fellow gents who say i have never been in one but!! Yeah we believe you dont we.
I just googled who these upstandingly mature and morally principled members of Bournemouth chamber of commerce actually are.
Its a hotch potch of shop owners, solicitors,small business owners (and sadly) a couple of charities.
I just googled who these upstandingly mature and morally principled members of Bournemouth chamber of commerce actually are.
Its a hotch potch of shop owners, solicitors,small business owners (and sadly) a couple of charities.
'By inviting comments MR. Sheppard'...........
This thread certainly has variation in it's content .. some prudishness, some rationality, a lot of irrationality .. and now apparently Sam has had a sex change!
'By inviting comments MR. Sheppard'...........
This thread certainly has variation in it's content .. some prudishness, some rationality, a lot of irrationality .. and now apparently Sam has had a sex change!
*Fiona* wrote…
"The chamber’s vice-president Mandy Payne said it made everyone smile when the winner was announced".
__________________
They all had a big smutty smile
nudge nudge wink wink
o er missus and then rounded off the meeting with a mad cap Benny Hill style chase.
What sort of people are they??!
Perhaps they are unbrainwashed enlightened human beings comfortable with their own and others healthy and natural apetite for sex?
[quote]If all we are to do is agree with each other then freedom of speech is lost and all we are left with is conversation.
By inviting comments Mr Sheppard you are providing a forum (for people to air their views).
You should let people do just that regardless of your own perceptions and neither you nor Saint Peter Woodley should interfere.[/quote]
No country permits absolute freedom of speech. In the UK, under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, "A person is guilty of an offence if, with intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress, he uses threatening, abusive or insulting words...".
There's a big difference between disagreeing (preferably giving your reasons) and stating "you're a moron/idiot/imbecile
" etc. Disagreement is to be expected and makes life more interesting. Insults just make boring reading.
IIRC, Sam is female by the way.
[quote]If all we are to do is agree with each other then freedom of speech is lost and all we are left with is conversation.
By inviting comments Mr Sheppard you are providing a forum (for people to air their views).
You should let people do just that regardless of your own perceptions and neither you nor Saint Peter Woodley should interfere.[/quote]
No country permits absolute freedom of speech. In the UK, under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, "A person is guilty of an offence if, with intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress, he uses threatening, abusive or insulting words...".
There's a big difference between disagreeing (preferably giving your reasons) and stating "you're a moron/idiot/imbecile
" etc. Disagreement is to be expected and makes life more interesting. Insults just make boring reading.
IIRC, Sam is female by the way.
The filth on display in Bournemouth's windows is only matched by the 25 hour turd gush into our local sea.
pete woodley wrote…
HRH of Boscombe wrote…
I dread to think how boring Richard Marshall must be. To be married 50 years and to have never been in a 'book' shop.
.
Going in one by yourself is a bit seedy but why not have a look with the missus? Never know Richard you're not too old to learn something new.
.
Fiona to say your children won't go to the Triangle or try and have a look inside easy tiger is just niave.
Its not difficult pete .find the off button on your PC and push it instead of moralising
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]If all we are to do is agree with each other then freedom of speech is lost and all we are left with is conversation. By inviting comments Mr Sheppard you are providing a forum (for people to air their views). You should let people do just that regardless of your own perceptions and neither you nor Saint Peter Woodley should interfere.[/quote] No country permits absolute freedom of speech. In the UK, under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, "A person is guilty of an offence if, with intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress, he uses threatening, abusive or insulting words...". There's a big difference between disagreeing (preferably giving your reasons) and stating "you're a moron/idiot/imbecile " etc. Disagreement is to be expected and makes life more interesting. Insults just make boring reading. IIRC, Sam is female by the way.
Obviously I meant 'discuss' within the bounds of acceptability, but I have seen posts removed which have been strongly worded perhaps but to me have not been offensive.
I didn't know Sam was female, thanks for correcting me Adrian xx, that explains a lot !
( What is 'IIRC' BTW ?)
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]If all we are to do is agree with each other then freedom of speech is lost and all we are left with is conversation. By inviting comments Mr Sheppard you are providing a forum (for people to air their views). You should let people do just that regardless of your own perceptions and neither you nor Saint Peter Woodley should interfere.[/quote] No country permits absolute freedom of speech. In the UK, under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, "A person is guilty of an offence if, with intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress, he uses threatening, abusive or insulting words...". There's a big difference between disagreeing (preferably giving your reasons) and stating "you're a moron/idiot/imbecile " etc. Disagreement is to be expected and makes life more interesting. Insults just make boring reading. IIRC, Sam is female by the way.
Obviously I meant 'discuss' within the bounds of acceptability, but I have seen posts removed which have been strongly worded perhaps but to me have not been offensive.
I didn't know Sam was female, thanks for correcting me Adrian xx, that explains a lot !
( What is 'IIRC' BTW ?)
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]If all we are to do is agree with each other then freedom of speech is lost and all we are left with is conversation.
By inviting comments Mr Sheppard you are providing a forum (for people to air their views).
You should let people do just that regardless of your own perceptions and neither you nor Saint Peter Woodley should interfere.[/quote]
No country permits absolute freedom of speech. In the UK, under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, "A person is guilty of an offence if, with intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress, he uses threatening, abusive or insulting words...".
There's a big difference between disagreeing (preferably giving your reasons) and stating "you're a moron/idiot/imbecile
" etc. Disagreement is to be expected and makes life more interesting. Insults just make boring reading.
IIRC, Sam is female by the way.
Getting of topic Adrian XX are you linked at all with the legal profession i would be interested because i have had a reply from the police regarding some comments that have been posted not on this subject but another and they tell me that freedom of speech applies and such comments are a civil complaint ie slander or defamation of character which does not fall under criminal offences.My apologies for hi-jacking these comments
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]If all we are to do is agree with each other then freedom of speech is lost and all we are left with is conversation.
By inviting comments Mr Sheppard you are providing a forum (for people to air their views).
You should let people do just that regardless of your own perceptions and neither you nor Saint Peter Woodley should interfere.[/quote]
No country permits absolute freedom of speech. In the UK, under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, "A person is guilty of an offence if, with intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress, he uses threatening, abusive or insulting words...".
There's a big difference between disagreeing (preferably giving your reasons) and stating "you're a moron/idiot/imbecile
" etc. Disagreement is to be expected and makes life more interesting. Insults just make boring reading.
IIRC, Sam is female by the way.
Getting of topic Adrian XX are you linked at all with the legal profession i would be interested because i have had a reply from the police regarding some comments that have been posted not on this subject but another and they tell me that freedom of speech applies and such comments are a civil complaint ie slander or defamation of character which does not fall under criminal offences.My apologies for hi-jacking these comments
Ha Ha Ha. A fitting tribute to the Queen.
Ha Ha Ha. A fitting tribute to the Queen.
hammer wrote…
I just want to know when this story will reach its climax!
How long is it before you start mentioning helmets??? ;)
Easy Tiger is more than just a 'SEX SHOP' its a life style shop for people of different sexualities. The window display is the most patriotic one that i've seen in and a round Bournemouth over the jubiliee celebration and its a shame that other shops in Bournemouth arent making as a big an effeort as Easy Tiger has. As a sexual health adviser Easy Tiger has always been a huge supporter in promoting sexual health clinics and awareness around sexual health campaigns. Good on Jonathan Spencer for using local company 'Beep Ink' who always come up with innovative and creative ideas.
Well deserved award!!
Easy Tiger is more than just a 'SEX SHOP' its a life style shop for people of different sexualities. The window display is the most patriotic one that i've seen in and a round Bournemouth over the jubiliee celebration and its a shame that other shops in Bournemouth arent making as a big an effeort as Easy Tiger has. As a sexual health adviser Easy Tiger has always been a huge supporter in promoting sexual health clinics and awareness around sexual health campaigns. Good on Jonathan Spencer for using local company 'Beep Ink' who always come up with innovative and creative ideas.
Well deserved award!!
Easy Tiger is more than just a 'SEX SHOP' its a life style shop for people of different sexualities. The window display is the most patriotic one that i've seen in and a round Bournemouth over the jubiliee celebration and its a shame that other shops in Bournemouth arent making as a big an effeort as Easy Tiger has. As a sexual health adviser Easy Tiger has always been a huge supporter in promoting sexual health clinics and awareness around sexual health campaigns. Good on Jonathan Spencer for using local company 'Beep Ink' who always come up with innovative and creative ideas.
Well deserved award!!
*Fiona* wrote…
I just googled who these upstandingly mature and morally principled members of Bournemouth chamber of commerce actually are.
Its a hotch potch of shop owners, solicitors,small business owners (and sadly) a couple of charities.
Well shock, horror, a chamber of commerce whose members are local business people.
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For goodness sake Fiona you really do need to chill out and get from behind your pc screen and into the real world.
Its a pity the shop isn't on the flat,
like i said before we elderly folk have difficulty getting there I'm nearly 97 no one thinks of us older ones having a lovely time.
I get so fed up of living in an immoral disgusting, perverse society that seems so totally obsessed with sex.
Sexual innuendoes, perversions , violence on the tv , lies , underhandedness,**** mongers,. immoral tv shows and films,
immature smirking adults who think its a 'bit of fun' to debase our town.
You can only ignore and divert your attention away for so long before you get tired and annoyed with it all- then when you speak out you just get a load of abuse and personal attacks.
I get so fed up of living in an immoral disgusting, perverse society that seems so totally obsessed with sex.
Sexual innuendoes, perversions , violence on the tv , lies , underhandedness,**** mongers,. immoral tv shows and films,
immature smirking adults who think its a 'bit of fun' to debase our town.
You can only ignore and divert your attention away for so long before you get tired and annoyed with it all- then when you speak out you just get a load of abuse and personal attacks.
Sorry if this sounds extreme but
I sometimes think
its no wonder Muslims look down on us think we dont deserve respect and try to blow us up.
I wonder if they do same day deliver to your door like what the freezer shop does.
i dont like their food not curry nor garlic nor kibabs,
Don't worry Wally Wombat it is very accessible by buses and you can use your pass.
I think this is a wonderful story because it made me laugh. I didn't see the display, but have seen the shop before and any humour in the window has been no more offensive than a sea side postcard. Very in keeping with a seaside town.
Well done Easy Tiger - keep it ....er.... up!
Don't worry Wally Wombat it is very accessible by buses and you can use your pass.
I think this is a wonderful story because it made me laugh. I didn't see the display, but have seen the shop before and any humour in the window has been no more offensive than a sea side postcard. Very in keeping with a seaside town.
Well done Easy Tiger - keep it ....er.... up!
Don't worry Wally Wombat it is very accessible by buses and you can use your pass.
I think this is a wonderful story because it made me laugh. I didn't see the display, but have seen the shop before and any humour in the window has been no more offensive than a sea side postcard. Very in keeping with a seaside town.
Well done Easy Tiger - keep it ....er.... up!
Lol Pete Woodley tell tale did you find my respone a personal attack and ask miss to remove it?
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Seriously if you and your girlfriend adrian are that easily offended maybe you should play on mumsnet.
It would suit me better if they had this shop in HelpThe Aged charity shop i am always in there looking for something different to wear.
congratulations to Jonathan and his staff! i agree with billyotr that 'easy tiger' is lifestyle shop for those with more diverse tastes. it has also supported community events as well as charity fundraising, and has stocked information leaflets on safe sex, hiv etc. you dont get that at Anne Summers!
congratulations to Jonathan and his staff! i agree with billyotr that 'easy tiger' is lifestyle shop for those with more diverse tastes. it has also supported community events as well as charity fundraising, and has stocked information leaflets on safe sex, hiv etc. you dont get that at Anne Summers!
What ever you require wally we at easy tiger will deliver. Please feel free to call the store with your requests.
What ever you require wally we at easy tiger will deliver. Please feel free to call the store with your requests.
*Fiona* wrote…
I get so fed up of living in an immoral disgusting, perverse society that seems so totally obsessed with sex.
Sexual innuendoes, perversions , violence on the tv , lies , underhandedness,**** mongers,. immoral tv shows and films,
immature smirking adults who think its a 'bit of fun' to debase our town.
You can only ignore and divert your attention away for so long before you get tired and annoyed with it all- then when you speak out you just get a load of abuse and personal attacks.
Fiona, I'm sure you realise that if you post on a thread about a sex shop you will get 'attacked' for your views. That said, you are perfectly entitled to them, of course. I guess it's just that your attitude is quite unusual these days, that's all.
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Incidentally, what is the starred out word? I can't work it out (and no I'm not trying to get you to type a rude word, I truly can't think what the Echo has censored). You'll have to at least put the first and last letters in so we know.
Tig wrote…
*Fiona* wrote…
Do you not think the mystery word is ironmongers or fishmongers,answers on an sae to the echo office.!!! (;-).
*Fiona* wrote…
I get so fed up of living in an immoral disgusting, perverse society that seems so totally obsessed with sex.
Sexual innuendoes, perversions , violence on the tv , lies , underhandedness,**** mongers,. immoral tv shows and films,
immature smirking adults who think its a 'bit of fun' to debase our town.
You can only ignore and divert your attention away for so long before you get tired and annoyed with it all- then when you speak out you just get a load of abuse and personal attacks.
People just don't like to be preached to.
*Fiona* wrote…
I get so fed up of living in an immoral disgusting, perverse society that seems so totally obsessed with sex.
Sexual innuendoes, perversions , violence on the tv , lies , underhandedness,**** mongers,. immoral tv shows and films,
immature smirking adults who think its a 'bit of fun' to debase our town.
You can only ignore and divert your attention away for so long before you get tired and annoyed with it all- then when you speak out you just get a load of abuse and personal attacks.
People just don't like to be preached to.
So why did my comment get taken down? I said Fiona was entitled to her views.
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Or was it because I asked what the asterisks stood for in her post? I don't see what's wrong with that.
So why did my comment get taken down? I said Fiona was entitled to her views.
.
Or was it because I asked what the asterisks stood for in her post? I don't see what's wrong with that.
It's small businesses like this and business men like Mr Spencer that will be the driving force for this counties recovery. He obviously takes pride in his business and employs local people. I have nothing but support for this shop and any other small business like it, we'll done.
It's small businesses like this and business men like Mr Spencer that will be the driving force for this counties recovery. He obviously takes pride in his business and employs local people. I have nothing but support for this shop and any other small business like it, we'll done.
It's small businesses like this and business men like Mr Spencer that will be the driving force for this counties recovery. He obviously takes pride in his business and employs local people. I have nothing but support for this shop and any other small business like it, we'll done.
It's small businesses like this and business men like Mr Spencer that will be the driving force for this counties recovery. He obviously takes pride in his business and employs local people. I have nothing but support for this shop and any other small business like it, we'll done.
Brilliant.
Brilliant.
Dear Fiona
It would appear that it is you who are obsessed with sex. You can ignore and divert your attention away from 'this sort of thing' (Father Ted reference) for as long as you like, but clearly you choose not to. My advice would be simply to get a life and just try to relax and enjoy yourself. Live, and let live, it is not a perverse, immoral disgusting society at all, that is just the way you see it, and says more about you than it does the rest of us, unfortunately. You only get 'abuse' after you post some rather silly comments on this site. If you dont want comments, dont make the posts in the first place.
As for Cllr Chapman, he also seems to be making some rather silly comments about a shop that operates entirely legally and pays rates and taxes like the rest of us. If he is really concerned about 'immorality' (which he clearly isn't), then he should campain to get all the clubs and pubs closed down in the town.
Dear Fiona
It would appear that it is you who are obsessed with sex. You can ignore and divert your attention away from 'this sort of thing' (Father Ted reference) for as long as you like, but clearly you choose not to. My advice would be simply to get a life and just try to relax and enjoy yourself. Live, and let live, it is not a perverse, immoral disgusting society at all, that is just the way you see it, and says more about you than it does the rest of us, unfortunately. You only get 'abuse' after you post some rather silly comments on this site. If you dont want comments, dont make the posts in the first place.
As for Cllr Chapman, he also seems to be making some rather silly comments about a shop that operates entirely legally and pays rates and taxes like the rest of us. If he is really concerned about 'immorality' (which he clearly isn't), then he should campain to get all the clubs and pubs closed down in the town.
Thanks for all your positive comments and all those who have come into the store today to say well done. This story was featured in the national newspapers earlier this week as a positive story it is just a shame the echo had to take a negative spin on this. Thanks again.
Thanks for all your positive comments and all those who have come into the store today to say well done. This story was featured in the national newspapers earlier this week as a positive story it is just a shame the echo had to take a negative spin on this. Thanks again.
The Echo taking a negative spin on something?
I'm shocked!
The Echo taking a negative spin on something?
I'm shocked!
jonathanspencer wrote…
Thanks for all your positive comments and all those who have come into the store today to say well done. This story was featured in the national newspapers earlier this week as a positive story it is just a shame the echo had to take a negative spin on this. Thanks again.
Spokesperson from the Echo? Anyone?
jonathanspencer wrote…
Thanks for all your positive comments and all those who have come into the store today to say well done. This story was featured in the national newspapers earlier this week as a positive story it is just a shame the echo had to take a negative spin on this. Thanks again.
Spokesperson from the Echo? Anyone?
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be.
When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated.
And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be.
When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated.
And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be.
When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated.
And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
It would be interesting to know approx how many complaints there were and the reasons it all seem to be going quite well until the last two posts stated the negative response from the Echo and of course there is a letter in todays paper congratulating Penn Hill on their display that may have something to do with the re-instatement?
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be.
When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated.
And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
It would be interesting to know approx how many complaints there were and the reasons it all seem to be going quite well until the last two posts stated the negative response from the Echo and of course there is a letter in todays paper congratulating Penn Hill on their display that may have something to do with the re-instatement?
I think Sam is to be congratulated on being prepared to put her own comments (as representative of the Echo) on this forum.
No way am I an apologist for the Echo but, if it wasn't for effective moderation, these topics could seriously degenerate from what should be constructive comment and humorous banter into seriously unpleasant libel issues.
And congratulations to all at Easy Tiger.
I think Sam is to be congratulated on being prepared to put her own comments (as representative of the Echo) on this forum.
No way am I an apologist for the Echo but, if it wasn't for effective moderation, these topics could seriously degenerate from what should be constructive comment and humorous banter into seriously unpleasant libel issues.
And congratulations to all at Easy Tiger.
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehou
se to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
__________________
Three words...
'Sodom and Gomorrah'
It doesnt bother me because I wont go to the Triangle area and nor do my children.
The area has really gone down hill in recent years.
I used to live there it was a nice area now its a sleaze pit.
Nightclubs inadvertently mocking and sexualizing the drowned on the Titanic,
sex shops like this being given awards its dark and sadly its a sign of the degenerate times.
The area is a disaster for the town these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them.
It makes you wonder what sort of moral ethical code the people who voted for this shop actually live by.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.
Fiona, Your welcome to come over and try my collection of "East Tiger" products, you sound like you could do with having a smile put on your face!
And don't kid yourself, you suppress your children, but im sure there a lot more worldly than you!
I also think Mr.Spencer and Easy Tiger should have their own Echo blog
I also think Mr.Spencer and Easy Tiger should have their own Echo blog
Old Colonial wrote…
I think Sam is to be congratulated on being prepared to put her own comments (as representative of the Echo) on this forum.
No way am I an apologist for the Echo but, if it wasn't for effective moderation, these topics could seriously degenerate from what should be constructive comment and humorous banter into seriously unpleasant libel issues.
And congratulations to all at Easy Tiger.
I too think the Echo do a great job but as you are aware Old Colonial the moderation and monitoring of comments are not done by the Echo but by the readers and more often than not comments are left on long enough to cause offence and misguidance.It is a shame that there is no open forum for things like that to be discussed but unfortunately it would not stay a civilised exchange
Old Colonial wrote…
I think Sam is to be congratulated on being prepared to put her own comments (as representative of the Echo) on this forum.
No way am I an apologist for the Echo but, if it wasn't for effective moderation, these topics could seriously degenerate from what should be constructive comment and humorous banter into seriously unpleasant libel issues.
And congratulations to all at Easy Tiger.
I too think the Echo do a great job but as you are aware Old Colonial the moderation and monitoring of comments are not done by the Echo but by the readers and more often than not comments are left on long enough to cause offence and misguidance.It is a shame that there is no open forum for things like that to be discussed but unfortunately it would not stay a civilised exchange
This type of shop appeals to the baser instincts of human nature exploiting **** purely for financial gain.
These sort of shops corrupt children- surely that should make us all angry.
We should be angry at the shop owner and also people who couldnt care less that children and their innocence is being damaged by its very presence in our town.
The shop should not have received an award.
This type of shop appeals to the baser instincts of human nature exploiting **** purely for financial gain.
These sort of shops corrupt children- surely that should make us all angry.
We should be angry at the shop owner and also people who couldnt care less that children and their innocence is being damaged by its very presence in our town.
The shop should not have received an award.
**** was l u s t
**** was l u s t
Congratulations x
Congratulations x
*Fiona* wrote…
This type of shop appeals to the baser instincts of human nature exploiting **** purely for financial gain.
These sort of shops corrupt children- surely that should make us all angry.
We should be angry at the shop owner and also people who couldnt care less that children and their innocence is being damaged by its very presence in our town.
The shop should not have received an award.
Of course you are so right.
I can just magine the awful things going on in adult shops like this.
Men dressing up in effeminate colourful frocks, grooming and morally influencing vulnerable young people in a way that disturbs them for life. Encouraging the spread of fatal sexual diseases, abuse by the men of very young children - including sex, particularly with vulnerable boys.
Oh! Sorry, silly me I think I am mistaking this sort of shop with another establishment.
Oh! And yes, I can do this as well.
And again - Love the posts please don't stop!
*Fiona* wrote…
This type of shop appeals to the baser instincts of human nature exploiting **** purely for financial gain.
These sort of shops corrupt children- surely that should make us all angry.
We should be angry at the shop owner and also people who couldnt care less that children and their innocence is being damaged by its very presence in our town.
The shop should not have received an award.
Of course you are so right.
I can just magine the awful things going on in adult shops like this.
Men dressing up in effeminate colourful frocks, grooming and morally influencing vulnerable young people in a way that disturbs them for life. Encouraging the spread of fatal sexual diseases, abuse by the men of very young children - including sex, particularly with vulnerable boys.
Oh! Sorry, silly me I think I am mistaking this sort of shop with another establishment.
Oh! And yes, I can do this as well.
And again - Love the posts please don't stop!
Shops like Easy Tiger don't corrupt children. Most have blacked out windows anyway, but I very much doubt sex shops let kids in, actually.....
If we're going to be prudish here, it's perhaps more of a possibility that outfits worn by lady pop stars on TV and pop videos shown during daytime kid orientated Saturday morning stuff like T4 might put ideas in kid's heads. Certain xbox or PS3 games might.
The kids behave is mostly down to the way they're brought up. Perhaps people should stop having sex, just in case there are any more children born into the world to be 'corrupted' by it, can't be too careful these days...
Fiona, it isn't the era of Pride and Prejudice or the Light Programme anymore. Like it or not, sex is where we all came from, and not always out of marriage, or even love. And, if sex shops are exploiting l u s t for financial gain, then so are Hotels and B&Bs offering cheap romantic weekend breaks, so should they all close down for "immorally" cashing in on a very human instinct? I know for a fact that I'm the product of my parents getting home after a decidely tiddly New Year's Eve in the 70s. Don't worry, they were married....
The weather might be a bit all over the place at the moment, but it's summer, mostly pretty hot, there are people at the beach wearing bikinis.....people drink beer, partly to cool down.....people go out and end up in clubs, where they meet other people......it's all the Sun's fault for shining, we'd better close the beaches off to prevent this depravity..
The "hotch-potch" of people who make up the Chamber of Commerce probably chose what they found to be the most imaginative window display. It probably stood out amongst the usual tacky Flags and Royal plates efforts. Made me chuckle, anyway.
Shops like Easy Tiger don't corrupt children. Most have blacked out windows anyway, but I very much doubt sex shops let kids in, actually.....
If we're going to be prudish here, it's perhaps more of a possibility that outfits worn by lady pop stars on TV and pop videos shown during daytime kid orientated Saturday morning stuff like T4 might put ideas in kid's heads. Certain xbox or PS3 games might.
The kids behave is mostly down to the way they're brought up. Perhaps people should stop having sex, just in case there are any more children born into the world to be 'corrupted' by it, can't be too careful these days...
Fiona, it isn't the era of Pride and Prejudice or the Light Programme anymore. Like it or not, sex is where we all came from, and not always out of marriage, or even love. And, if sex shops are exploiting l u s t for financial gain, then so are Hotels and B&Bs offering cheap romantic weekend breaks, so should they all close down for "immorally" cashing in on a very human instinct? I know for a fact that I'm the product of my parents getting home after a decidely tiddly New Year's Eve in the 70s. Don't worry, they were married....
The weather might be a bit all over the place at the moment, but it's summer, mostly pretty hot, there are people at the beach wearing bikinis.....people drink beer, partly to cool down.....people go out and end up in clubs, where they meet other people......it's all the Sun's fault for shining, we'd better close the beaches off to prevent this depravity..
The "hotch-potch" of people who make up the Chamber of Commerce probably chose what they found to be the most imaginative window display. It probably stood out amongst the usual tacky Flags and Royal plates efforts. Made me chuckle, anyway.
Who is the troll?.
*Fiona* wrote…
Richard Marshall said:
“I am disgusted that a sex shop in Bournemouth’s Triangle has been handed the prestigious best window display award in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee,” he said.
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty.
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They dont care about the Monarchy or the people who have to walk past these horrible shops on their way to the town centre because the most important thing in all this is Bournemouth Council has publicly affirmed a groups sexual identity,practices and desires .
Theres absolutely no shadow- its all sunshine and progress because the Council has displayed its politically correct credentials and thats what matters most.
The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.
*Fiona* wrote…
Richard Marshall said:
“I am disgusted that a sex shop in Bournemouth’s Triangle has been handed the prestigious best window display award in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee,” he said.
“I don’t understand how a picture of a man lifting his T-shirt up to show his pants can be described as tasteful or respectful to her majesty.
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They dont care about the Monarchy or the people who have to walk past these horrible shops on their way to the town centre because the most important thing in all this is Bournemouth Council has publicly affirmed a groups sexual identity,practices and desires .
Theres absolutely no shadow- its all sunshine and progress because the Council has displayed its politically correct credentials and thats what matters most.
The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.
Well said Martinesque.
Well said Martinesque.
[quote]The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.[/quote]
None of that is really true any more - there haven't been "hellfire" posters outside churches for many years now (there are probably one or two exceptions, but I expect these will be in America). The church in the UK has been very good at filtering out the bad bits and preaching only nice things.
And it is not religions that kill in the name of God: it is individuals. I don't think you can blame a religion for this, especially Christianity, since two of the main tenets are "love your neighbour" and "love your enemy". The religion itself certainly does not teach killing in the name of God. When it comes to Islam, there is the concept of holy war, but of course most muslims try to explain this away.
[quote]The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.[/quote]
None of that is really true any more - there haven't been "hellfire" posters outside churches for many years now (there are probably one or two exceptions, but I expect these will be in America). The church in the UK has been very good at filtering out the bad bits and preaching only nice things.
And it is not religions that kill in the name of God: it is individuals. I don't think you can blame a religion for this, especially Christianity, since two of the main tenets are "love your neighbour" and "love your enemy". The religion itself certainly does not teach killing in the name of God. When it comes to Islam, there is the concept of holy war, but of course most muslims try to explain this away.
Say-it-how-it-is wrote…
Well said Martinesque.
Thanks, I've been reading this whole thread for a couple of days...either aghast at the puritanical or veiled homophobic comments of only a couple of people, or cheering on the rest of you for taking Easy Tiger's display in the spirit it was intended. My first ever post :)
Say-it-how-it-is wrote…
Well said Martinesque.
Thanks, I've been reading this whole thread for a couple of days...either aghast at the puritanical or veiled homophobic comments of only a couple of people, or cheering on the rest of you for taking Easy Tiger's display in the spirit it was intended. My first ever post :)
Besty88 wrote…
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehou
se to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
__________________
Three words...
'Sodom and Gomorrah'
It doesnt bother me because I wont go to the Triangle area and nor do my children.
The area has really gone down hill in recent years.
I used to live there it was a nice area now its a sleaze pit.
Nightclubs inadvertently mocking and sexualizing the drowned on the Titanic,
sex shops like this being given awards its dark and sadly its a sign of the degenerate times.
The area is a disaster for the town these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them.
It makes you wonder what sort of moral ethical code the people who voted for this shop actually live by.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.
And don't kid yourself, you suppress your children, but im sure there a lot more worldly than you!
How would you like it if your wife was insulted like you do here,and hide behind a user name,coward.
I think the display looks very ordinary; I've seen much better around the town and in Boscombe.
I think the display looks very ordinary; I've seen much better around the town and in Boscombe.
I think the display looks very ordinary; I've seen much better in Hamburg and i the Reeperbahn.”
i have only read a couple of comments and i cannot belive it
what is wrong with an owner of a shop celbrating the jubliee. as for the religous comments that it effects kids, please rember that religion has killed more people than any other reason - look back at what you were taught at school, the crusades ,ect
any way well done that shop we need more benny hill saucyness it is what makes us great as a nation (now how does that theme tune go)
i have only read a couple of comments and i cannot belive it
what is wrong with an owner of a shop celbrating the jubliee. as for the religous comments that it effects kids, please rember that religion has killed more people than any other reason - look back at what you were taught at school, the crusades ,ect
any way well done that shop we need more benny hill saucyness it is what makes us great as a nation (now how does that theme tune go)
pete woodley wrote…
Besty88 wrote…
*Fiona* wrote…
burgerboy wrote…
Absolutely brilliant !! this story really made my day,I wonder how long it will take "fiona"whitehou
se to start bellyaching about this one (;-)
__________________
Three words...
'Sodom and Gomorrah'
It doesnt bother me because I wont go to the Triangle area and nor do my children.
The area has really gone down hill in recent years.
I used to live there it was a nice area now its a sleaze pit.
Nightclubs inadvertently mocking and sexualizing the drowned on the Titanic,
sex shops like this being given awards its dark and sadly its a sign of the degenerate times.
The area is a disaster for the town these shops have an emotionally destabilizing effect on the children who have to walk past them.
It makes you wonder what sort of moral ethical code the people who voted for this shop actually live by.
Im all confused.....
I feel simultaneous emotions of compassion pity disgust and anger.
And don't kid yourself, you suppress your children, but im sure there a lot more worldly than you!
I don't see an insult in there, just a joke and an opinion Mr Woodley. You're if anything being more insulting by calling Besty88 a coward.
You are so mixed up,mine was a opinion,then, just like besty88.I am NOT stopping you visiting the shop,or any of the obvious customers on here.
Well, in my book, when someone suggests someone else (who has been announcing at great length that a shop window display is indicative of a small area of town being "Sodom and Gomorrah") is repressed, and makes a jokey comment offering the use of a French tickler or the like is then laid into and called a coward by you for the crime of using a username.... I don't think I'm being mixed up, as there is a difference between expressing an opinion and just outright laying into someone.
P.S. I'm not a customer, but I'm not a prude either.
Calm down now its open for the elderly Wednesday mornings twice a year.
Fiona, I think you really should stop thinking about sex all the time. An 'adult' shop does not corrupt children, as children are not allowed into them, and from the outside they are not generally obvious what they are. By your argument, Marks & Spencer corrupt children; have you seen the underwear department they have? And they let anyone walk in! If you were serious about wanting to protect children from exploitation, then how about campaining against underage anorexic models in womens magazines? That REALLY is corrupting children, not what goes on in this sort of shop.
Fiona, I think you really should stop thinking about sex all the time. An 'adult' shop does not corrupt children, as children are not allowed into them, and from the outside they are not generally obvious what they are. By your argument, Marks & Spencer corrupt children; have you seen the underwear department they have? And they let anyone walk in! If you were serious about wanting to protect children from exploitation, then how about campaining against underage anorexic models in womens magazines? That REALLY is corrupting children, not what goes on in this sort of shop.
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.[/quote]
None of that is really true any more - there haven't been "hellfire" posters outside churches for many years now (there are probably one or two exceptions, but I expect these will be in America). The church in the UK has been very good at filtering out the bad bits and preaching only nice things.
And it is not religions that kill in the name of God: it is individuals. I don't think you can blame a religion for this, especially Christianity, since two of the main tenets are "love your neighbour" and "love your enemy". The religion itself certainly does not teach killing in the name of God. When it comes to Islam, there is the concept of holy war, but of course most muslims try to explain this away.
Religions, don't do much harm eh?
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions,
If god existed, it would be necessary to abolish him!
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.[/quote]
None of that is really true any more - there haven't been "hellfire" posters outside churches for many years now (there are probably one or two exceptions, but I expect these will be in America). The church in the UK has been very good at filtering out the bad bits and preaching only nice things.
And it is not religions that kill in the name of God: it is individuals. I don't think you can blame a religion for this, especially Christianity, since two of the main tenets are "love your neighbour" and "love your enemy". The religion itself certainly does not teach killing in the name of God. When it comes to Islam, there is the concept of holy war, but of course most muslims try to explain this away.
Religions, don't do much harm eh?
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions,
If god existed, it would be necessary to abolish him!
pete woodley wrote…
You are so mixed up,mine was a opinion,then, just like besty88.I am NOT stopping you visiting the shop,or any of the obvious customers on here.
Easy tiger Pete come on its one of the few positive things thats happened to|Bournemouth recently the Echo realise now its a positive thing by re-opening the comments.its like an erection i mean election the majority win,in this case the majority seem to congratulate the shop and its staff so except it Mr.Woodley and co.
pete woodley wrote…
You are so mixed up,mine was a opinion,then, just like besty88.I am NOT stopping you visiting the shop,or any of the obvious customers on here.
Easy tiger Pete come on its one of the few positive things thats happened to|Bournemouth recently the Echo realise now its a positive thing by re-opening the comments.its like an erection i mean election the majority win,in this case the majority seem to congratulate the shop and its staff so except it Mr.Woodley and co.
Wondering that if it was a Butchers shop that had won the award would all the vegetarians be complaining?
Wondering that if it was a Butchers shop that had won the award would all the vegetarians be complaining?
sonic123 wrote…
Wondering that if it was a Butchers shop that had won the award would all the vegetarians be complaining?
No sonic123 probably still just Fiona! It would be corrupting our children don' you know!
sonic123 wrote…
Wondering that if it was a Butchers shop that had won the award would all the vegetarians be complaining?
No sonic123 probably still just Fiona! It would be corrupting our children don' you know!
Bmthdad wrote…
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.[/quote]
None of that is really true any more - there haven't been "hellfire" posters outside churches for many years now (there are probably one or two exceptions, but I expect these will be in America). The church in the UK has been very good at filtering out the bad bits and preaching only nice things.
And it is not religions that kill in the name of God: it is individuals. I don't think you can blame a religion for this, especially Christianity, since two of the main tenets are "love your neighbour" and "love your enemy". The religion itself certainly does not teach killing in the name of God. When it comes to Islam, there is the concept of holy war, but of course most muslims try to explain this away.
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions,
If god existed, it would be necessary to abolish him!
Your username is Bmthdad so I assume you are a father.
I think you have very questionable moral judgement if you think its perfectly fine for children to be exposed to this type of shop front with its crude sexual innuendo and explicit sexualized imagery.
You dont have to be religious or a person of faith to know right from wrong.
You just need basic moral reasoning.
Bmthdad wrote…
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.[/quote]
None of that is really true any more - there haven't been "hellfire" posters outside churches for many years now (there are probably one or two exceptions, but I expect these will be in America). The church in the UK has been very good at filtering out the bad bits and preaching only nice things.
And it is not religions that kill in the name of God: it is individuals. I don't think you can blame a religion for this, especially Christianity, since two of the main tenets are "love your neighbour" and "love your enemy". The religion itself certainly does not teach killing in the name of God. When it comes to Islam, there is the concept of holy war, but of course most muslims try to explain this away.
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions,
If god existed, it would be necessary to abolish him!
Your username is Bmthdad so I assume you are a father.
I think you have very questionable moral judgement if you think its perfectly fine for children to be exposed to this type of shop front with its crude sexual innuendo and explicit sexualized imagery.
You dont have to be religious or a person of faith to know right from wrong.
You just need basic moral reasoning.
Fiona, Did you have a suppressed or difficult childhood? Looking at freudian stages of psychosexual development its very clear to see what stage your in. Please don't think i'm be derogatory, just make some observations.
*Fiona* wrote…
Bmthdad wrote…
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.[/quote]
None of that is really true any more - there haven't been "hellfire" posters outside churches for many years now (there are probably one or two exceptions, but I expect these will be in America). The church in the UK has been very good at filtering out the bad bits and preaching only nice things.
And it is not religions that kill in the name of God: it is individuals. I don't think you can blame a religion for this, especially Christianity, since two of the main tenets are "love your neighbour" and "love your enemy". The religion itself certainly does not teach killing in the name of God. When it comes to Islam, there is the concept of holy war, but of course most muslims try to explain this away.
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions,
If god existed, it would be necessary to abolish him!
I think you have very questionable moral judgement if you think its perfectly fine for children to be exposed to this type of shop front with its crude sexual innuendo and explicit sexualized imagery.
You dont have to be religious or a person of faith to know right from wrong.
You just need basic moral reasoning.
Fiona.
You have spent the best part of this forum suggesting, and no doubt complaining to the echo that you have been insulted or remarked upon in some derogatory way.
Yet, you seem to feel it quite ok to question my parental abilities, my moral judgment, let alone put words into my mouth by suggesting I find it acceptable for children to be exposed to explicit material.
Does the bible not preach you should not judge lest ye be judged?
You are sensationalising the matter. NO children, I repeat NONE are exposed to anything as the law provides that such shops have blacked out or censored shop fronts. Children are far more likely to see "sexualised" material in a Tesco Express magazine section.
I am perfectly capable of knowing right from wrong. Your type of paranoid, scaremongering, bigoted and ignorant preaching is what is wrong with this world, let alone religions which are the least moral of all things.
*Fiona* wrote…
Bmthdad wrote…
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]The same way the church and religion don't care about children when they have posters outside churches telling children that unless they obey an invisible man in the sky they will burn and scream and cry and rot for all eternity.
The same religions that kill and maim and abuse in the name of a God.[/quote]
None of that is really true any more - there haven't been "hellfire" posters outside churches for many years now (there are probably one or two exceptions, but I expect these will be in America). The church in the UK has been very good at filtering out the bad bits and preaching only nice things.
And it is not religions that kill in the name of God: it is individuals. I don't think you can blame a religion for this, especially Christianity, since two of the main tenets are "love your neighbour" and "love your enemy". The religion itself certainly does not teach killing in the name of God. When it comes to Islam, there is the concept of holy war, but of course most muslims try to explain this away.
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions,
If god existed, it would be necessary to abolish him!
I think you have very questionable moral judgement if you think its perfectly fine for children to be exposed to this type of shop front with its crude sexual innuendo and explicit sexualized imagery.
You dont have to be religious or a person of faith to know right from wrong.
You just need basic moral reasoning.
Fiona.
You have spent the best part of this forum suggesting, and no doubt complaining to the echo that you have been insulted or remarked upon in some derogatory way.
Yet, you seem to feel it quite ok to question my parental abilities, my moral judgment, let alone put words into my mouth by suggesting I find it acceptable for children to be exposed to explicit material.
Does the bible not preach you should not judge lest ye be judged?
You are sensationalising the matter. NO children, I repeat NONE are exposed to anything as the law provides that such shops have blacked out or censored shop fronts. Children are far more likely to see "sexualised" material in a Tesco Express magazine section.
I am perfectly capable of knowing right from wrong. Your type of paranoid, scaremongering, bigoted and ignorant preaching is what is wrong with this world, let alone religions which are the least moral of all things.
Fiona, children are not exposed to anything by this shop window dsplay!!! You get much more 'crude sexual innuendo and sexualised imagery' in a Topshop or Next window display. Have a look in some shop windows next time you are in town. There are mannequins in pants in all sorts of shops.
And religion / parenthood has absolutely nothing to do with this thread.
Fiona, children are not exposed to anything by this shop window dsplay!!! You get much more 'crude sexual innuendo and sexualised imagery' in a Topshop or Next window display. Have a look in some shop windows next time you are in town. There are mannequins in pants in all sorts of shops.
And religion / parenthood has absolutely nothing to do with this thread.
I absolutely love it when so called Christians mention Sodom and Gamorrah and the whole depravity of the rampant sex there. Yes Lots wife turned back to see what happened and was turned to a pillar of salt, but why stop reading there. A quick analysis shows that Lot and his daughters lived in a cave for some time. The two daughters got their father drunk and then had a little hanky panky with the old man. The resulting sons were Moab ( ancestor of the Moabites) and Benammi (ancestor of the Ammonites). Gen 19 verses 30 -38.
I look forward to the response trying to defend a little incest.
I absolutely love it when so called Christians mention Sodom and Gamorrah and the whole depravity of the rampant sex there. Yes Lots wife turned back to see what happened and was turned to a pillar of salt, but why stop reading there. A quick analysis shows that Lot and his daughters lived in a cave for some time. The two daughters got their father drunk and then had a little hanky panky with the old man. The resulting sons were Moab ( ancestor of the Moabites) and Benammi (ancestor of the Ammonites). Gen 19 verses 30 -38.
I look forward to the response trying to defend a little incest.
'Easy Tiger are reportedly delighted with all the free publicity for their adult shop.
"It is never ending people just keep writting about us, we will never need to pay for advertising again" said their Marketing Spokesperson, Fiona.
'Easy Tiger are reportedly delighted with all the free publicity for their adult shop.
"It is never ending people just keep writting about us, we will never need to pay for advertising again" said their Marketing Spokesperson, Fiona.
[quote]Religions, don't do much harm eh?
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions, [/quote]
I think you misunderstand what I am trying to say. It is clear that, in the case of Christianity, the religion itself is not responsible for these things, but rather the problem is that the followers of the religion (if they are, indeed, genuine followers) do not follow the religion closely enough. Christianity teaches against pretty much everything you mention.
It simply isn't true that most wars are religious wars and much of what you mention applies only to Islam. Since I know very little about Islam, I don't know if it is really true.
"systematic sexual abuse of children" is not the fault of the religion itself which clearly teaches that the only appropriate place for sex is marriage. Just because certain institutions have been established purporting to represent a religion, it doesn't mean that the original teachings tolerate or promote sexual abuse of children.
Thus, I would say that, in the case of christianity, that the religious institutions are defective and not the original teachings of Jesus Christ.
I say these things as a non-religious person. What worries me is the pendulum of opinion that seems to swing in our society. Where we once killed homosexuals, we have now become tolerant of them and far less tolerant of religious people. Tomorrow we will kill the religious and probably in a couple of hundred years we will be back to killing homosexuals.
[quote]Religions, don't do much harm eh?
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions, [/quote]
I think you misunderstand what I am trying to say. It is clear that, in the case of Christianity, the religion itself is not responsible for these things, but rather the problem is that the followers of the religion (if they are, indeed, genuine followers) do not follow the religion closely enough. Christianity teaches against pretty much everything you mention.
It simply isn't true that most wars are religious wars and much of what you mention applies only to Islam. Since I know very little about Islam, I don't know if it is really true.
"systematic sexual abuse of children" is not the fault of the religion itself which clearly teaches that the only appropriate place for sex is marriage. Just because certain institutions have been established purporting to represent a religion, it doesn't mean that the original teachings tolerate or promote sexual abuse of children.
Thus, I would say that, in the case of christianity, that the religious institutions are defective and not the original teachings of Jesus Christ.
I say these things as a non-religious person. What worries me is the pendulum of opinion that seems to swing in our society. Where we once killed homosexuals, we have now become tolerant of them and far less tolerant of religious people. Tomorrow we will kill the religious and probably in a couple of hundred years we will be back to killing homosexuals.
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]Religions, don't do much harm eh?
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions, [/quote]
I think you misunderstand what I am trying to say. It is clear that, in the case of Christianity, the religion itself is not responsible for these things, but rather the problem is that the followers of the religion (if they are, indeed, genuine followers) do not follow the religion closely enough. Christianity teaches against pretty much everything you mention.
It simply isn't true that most wars are religious wars and much of what you mention applies only to Islam. Since I know very little about Islam, I don't know if it is really true.
"systematic sexual abuse of children" is not the fault of the religion itself which clearly teaches that the only appropriate place for sex is marriage. Just because certain institutions have been established purporting to represent a religion, it doesn't mean that the original teachings tolerate or promote sexual abuse of children.
Thus, I would say that, in the case of christianity, that the religious institutions are defective and not the original teachings of Jesus Christ.
I say these things as a non-religious person. What worries me is the pendulum of opinion that seems to swing in our society. Where we once killed homosexuals, we have now become tolerant of them and far less tolerant of religious people. Tomorrow we will kill the religious and probably in a couple of hundred years we will be back to killing homosexuals.
You are very naive.
Religion, no matter it's denomination or God, IS responsible, as those that disbelive are treated as blasphemers or heathens or infidels that should either be converted or eliminated.
I think you need to do much more theist research and reading. Christianity is as bad as any other religion with it's intolerance and brutality. The idea that it promotes only love and tolerance is preposterous.
ALL religions suggest the suspension of reality and laws of physics and morality, and promotion of bigotry, ignorance and intolerance, let alone incest, perversion, murder, theft and violence in the face of the contention that thier religion, whatever it may be is the only true one and all others should be destroyed or in the least ridiculed. Religion is an outdated ancient police force. Time it was put away so that the human race can move forward together and drop the race to accumulate wealth and promote tolerance peace and harmony as equals
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]Religions, don't do much harm eh?
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions, [/quote]
I think you misunderstand what I am trying to say. It is clear that, in the case of Christianity, the religion itself is not responsible for these things, but rather the problem is that the followers of the religion (if they are, indeed, genuine followers) do not follow the religion closely enough. Christianity teaches against pretty much everything you mention.
It simply isn't true that most wars are religious wars and much of what you mention applies only to Islam. Since I know very little about Islam, I don't know if it is really true.
"systematic sexual abuse of children" is not the fault of the religion itself which clearly teaches that the only appropriate place for sex is marriage. Just because certain institutions have been established purporting to represent a religion, it doesn't mean that the original teachings tolerate or promote sexual abuse of children.
Thus, I would say that, in the case of christianity, that the religious institutions are defective and not the original teachings of Jesus Christ.
I say these things as a non-religious person. What worries me is the pendulum of opinion that seems to swing in our society. Where we once killed homosexuals, we have now become tolerant of them and far less tolerant of religious people. Tomorrow we will kill the religious and probably in a couple of hundred years we will be back to killing homosexuals.
You are very naive.
Religion, no matter it's denomination or God, IS responsible, as those that disbelive are treated as blasphemers or heathens or infidels that should either be converted or eliminated.
I think you need to do much more theist research and reading. Christianity is as bad as any other religion with it's intolerance and brutality. The idea that it promotes only love and tolerance is preposterous.
ALL religions suggest the suspension of reality and laws of physics and morality, and promotion of bigotry, ignorance and intolerance, let alone incest, perversion, murder, theft and violence in the face of the contention that thier religion, whatever it may be is the only true one and all others should be destroyed or in the least ridiculed. Religion is an outdated ancient police force. Time it was put away so that the human race can move forward together and drop the race to accumulate wealth and promote tolerance peace and harmony as equals
Apologies for the rant.
Back on topic....well done Easy Tiger.
Apologies for the rant.
Back on topic....well done Easy Tiger.
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
Well Fiona, if you act in an offensive intolerant and hateful way you will be treated as you treat others?
Since when was the shop a "gay sex shop"?
It is simply a shop that sells items connected with sexual acts is it not?
I presume that as you have children you must have engaged in a sexual act? Unless of course you were visited in the night by the invisible man in the sky?
It seems to me the only person here focused on and unnaturally obsessed by sex is you.......
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
Well Fiona, if you act in an offensive intolerant and hateful way you will be treated as you treat others?
Since when was the shop a "gay sex shop"?
It is simply a shop that sells items connected with sexual acts is it not?
I presume that as you have children you must have engaged in a sexual act? Unless of course you were visited in the night by the invisible man in the sky?
It seems to me the only person here focused on and unnaturally obsessed by sex is you.......
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]Religions, don't do much harm eh?
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions, [/quote]
I think you misunderstand what I am trying to say. It is clear that, in the case of Christianity, the religion itself is not responsible for these things, but rather the problem is that the followers of the religion (if they are, indeed, genuine followers) do not follow the religion closely enough. Christianity teaches against pretty much everything you mention.
It simply isn't true that most wars are religious wars and much of what you mention applies only to Islam. Since I know very little about Islam, I don't know if it is really true.
"systematic sexual abuse of children" is not the fault of the religion itself which clearly teaches that the only appropriate place for sex is marriage. Just because certain institutions have been established purporting to represent a religion, it doesn't mean that the original teachings tolerate or promote sexual abuse of children.
Thus, I would say that, in the case of christianity, that the religious institutions are defective and not the original teachings of Jesus Christ.
I say these things as a non-religious person. What worries me is the pendulum of opinion that seems to swing in our society. Where we once killed homosexuals, we have now become tolerant of them and far less tolerant of religious people. Tomorrow we will kill the religious and probably in a couple of hundred years we will be back to killing homosexuals.
Dont mean to be a Bible basher but we are in what is known as the end times.
Its biblical prophecy that these sort of events would occur
To cut a long story short the world will become extremely degenerate
("good will become bad and bad will become good") with Satan as the god of this world then Christians will start being persecuted.
Iran and Israel will prepare to nuke each other and then Jesus returns to the earth.
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]Religions, don't do much harm eh?
Apart from most wars, The crusades, The Inquisition, 9/11,
Arranged marriages to minors,
Blowing up girls schools,
Suppression of women and homosexuals, Fatwas, Ethnic cleansing, Genocides, holocausts, Honour rape, Human sacrifice,
Tax and financial theft and fraud, Land theft, Burning witches, Condoning slavery,
Suicide bombings,
The systematic sexual abuse of children, Condoning the spread of Aids and sexually transmitted diseases, Denying abortion in cases of rape, Child abuse in telling little children they will burn for all time if they don’t do as they are told, Against stem cell research,
Denial of life saving transfusions, [/quote]
I think you misunderstand what I am trying to say. It is clear that, in the case of Christianity, the religion itself is not responsible for these things, but rather the problem is that the followers of the religion (if they are, indeed, genuine followers) do not follow the religion closely enough. Christianity teaches against pretty much everything you mention.
It simply isn't true that most wars are religious wars and much of what you mention applies only to Islam. Since I know very little about Islam, I don't know if it is really true.
"systematic sexual abuse of children" is not the fault of the religion itself which clearly teaches that the only appropriate place for sex is marriage. Just because certain institutions have been established purporting to represent a religion, it doesn't mean that the original teachings tolerate or promote sexual abuse of children.
Thus, I would say that, in the case of christianity, that the religious institutions are defective and not the original teachings of Jesus Christ.
I say these things as a non-religious person. What worries me is the pendulum of opinion that seems to swing in our society. Where we once killed homosexuals, we have now become tolerant of them and far less tolerant of religious people. Tomorrow we will kill the religious and probably in a couple of hundred years we will be back to killing homosexuals.
Dont mean to be a Bible basher but we are in what is known as the end times.
Its biblical prophecy that these sort of events would occur
To cut a long story short the world will become extremely degenerate
("good will become bad and bad will become good") with Satan as the god of this world then Christians will start being persecuted.
Iran and Israel will prepare to nuke each other and then Jesus returns to the earth.
What kind of person would wave and smile at a people who they perceived to be driving along a road that had a broken bridge abit further along and were facing almost certain catastophe!
What kind of person would wave and smile at a people who they perceived to be driving along a road that had a broken bridge abit further along and were facing almost certain catastophe!
Well done Easy Tiger. I'm sure it would be much cheaper and easier to paint your windows black and not bother to have an acceptable shop front.
Ok, some folk disagree with a shop aimed at adults (quite clearly states over 18 at the door), however selling ultra mini skirts and padded bras to under 16's is far more morally damaging in my opinion.
Nobody's child is in moral or physical danger from a shop that sells items for use by consenting adults - both hetrosexual and homosexual. A child is far more likely to be endangered by inappropriate dress for a minor and unsupervised Internet access.
Well done Easy Tiger. I'm sure it would be much cheaper and easier to paint your windows black and not bother to have an acceptable shop front.
Ok, some folk disagree with a shop aimed at adults (quite clearly states over 18 at the door), however selling ultra mini skirts and padded bras to under 16's is far more morally damaging in my opinion.
Nobody's child is in moral or physical danger from a shop that sells items for use by consenting adults - both hetrosexual and homosexual. A child is far more likely to be endangered by inappropriate dress for a minor and unsupervised Internet access.
Fiona, it's not a gay sex shop. And it does seem to be you who are obsessed with sex.
Your biblical references tell me that you are probably a supporter of the family church in Louis Therouxs' documentary a while back, so there clearly is no 'reasoning' with you, as you are not open to reason. Good luck.
PS: what about the Mayans and Nostradamus, you forgot them? Or the Da Vinci Code (it's real, you know)?
And what are you proposing we do about the other offensive shop window displays in town? Mini skirts to very young girls. I would really like your opinion on this, just to show you are not obsessed by sex.
Fiona, it's not a gay sex shop. And it does seem to be you who are obsessed with sex.
Your biblical references tell me that you are probably a supporter of the family church in Louis Therouxs' documentary a while back, so there clearly is no 'reasoning' with you, as you are not open to reason. Good luck.
PS: what about the Mayans and Nostradamus, you forgot them? Or the Da Vinci Code (it's real, you know)?
And what are you proposing we do about the other offensive shop window displays in town? Mini skirts to very young girls. I would really like your opinion on this, just to show you are not obsessed by sex.
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
It's a mildly fruity window display, which you are blowing out of proportion...not the end of days. As everyone keeps saying, no worse than an M&S laundry display. As for the 'hateful abuse', that mainly seems to be people telling you they disagree with you and think you're very silly
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
It's a mildly fruity window display, which you are blowing out of proportion...not the end of days. As everyone keeps saying, no worse than an M&S laundry display. As for the 'hateful abuse', that mainly seems to be people telling you they disagree with you and think you're very silly
Perfect image for Bournemouth. Fits in nicely with all the other **** ups from the council. Obviously the judges have erectile dysfunction.
Martinesque,So you think its acceptable to abuse someone because of their beliefs,and hide behind a user name.How low can you get.And the owner revels in it,what a nasty bit of work he must be.He will get his comeuppance.
Anyone seen the old horror film 'Carrie'? There's a certain puritanical poster on here who reminds me of the mother.
Anyway, all that guff aside, nice work Easy Tiger, taking away the blacked out sleezy look and going a bit saucy seaside postcard is a genius idea. Well done! More independant creative thinking like this on our high streets please.
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
Sorry, that was meant to be lingerie not laundry...stupid iPhone spell check!
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
Sorry, that was meant to be lingerie not laundry...stupid iPhone spell check!
Fiona is probably over-stating her beliefs, though it's no wonder she's mixed-up the GAY label with (any) sex shop, as popular culture has bombarded us with these characters increasingly this past year or two, and THEIR obsession with their sexuality has been paraded as 'popular culture'. Lovely. Meanwhile the UK attempts to base a flaky financial rescue on high-streets full of nail salons, beauty/hair parlors & tanning shops - obsession with looks, ie:popularity with the opposite sex. Fiona may be difficult to read, (and I heartily agree, an over 18 sex-shop is no problem) - but in the wider view she has a real point, this third-rate country is fast disappearing underneath it's own sneering smirky nastiness it pedals so successfully.
Fiona is probably over-stating her beliefs, though it's no wonder she's mixed-up the GAY label with (any) sex shop, as popular culture has bombarded us with these characters increasingly this past year or two, and THEIR obsession with their sexuality has been paraded as 'popular culture'. Lovely. Meanwhile the UK attempts to base a flaky financial rescue on high-streets full of nail salons, beauty/hair parlors & tanning shops - obsession with looks, ie:popularity with the opposite sex. Fiona may be difficult to read, (and I heartily agree, an over 18 sex-shop is no problem) - but in the wider view she has a real point, this third-rate country is fast disappearing underneath it's own sneering smirky nastiness it pedals so successfully.
High Treason wrote…
Perfect image for Bournemouth. Fits in nicely with all the other **** ups from the council. Obviously the judges have erectile dysfunction.
Is that what they call it.
I think Easy Tiger needs to brace itself for yet another award it looks like when the Echo updates its lists they maybe top of the most commented beating Eddie Mitchell and his fans at long last.I hope the Echo will present the award as a token of support to a worthy winner WELL DONE EASY TIGER
I think Easy Tiger needs to brace itself for yet another award it looks like when the Echo updates its lists they maybe top of the most commented beating Eddie Mitchell and his fans at long last.I hope the Echo will present the award as a token of support to a worthy winner WELL DONE EASY TIGER
Easy Tiger beats Eddie Mitchell.We can do without either of them.
Easy Tiger beats Eddie Mitchell.We can do without either of them.
pete woodley wrote…
Easy Tiger beats Eddie Mitchell.We can do without either of them.
Wooders go to church mate! come on lighten up me old mucker
pete woodley wrote…
Easy Tiger beats Eddie Mitchell.We can do without either of them.
what we could really do without is you and *fiona* !!
buickboy wrote…
pete woodley wrote…
Easy Tiger beats Eddie Mitchell.We can do without either of them.
Best comment of the whole article
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be. When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated. And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Good morning Ms Shepherd.
Thank you for re-opening this forum, well done !
My comment was not a personal attack, I don't know you,
I meant that, in my opinion, a male would be more tolerant of strongly worded posts and less selective of which stories one could comment on, e.g. I see 'traveller' stories are off limits now .
Apologies for going off topic, don't know how else to contact you.
Once again well done Easy Tiger- the thread is more entertaining than the story !
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be. When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated. And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Good morning Ms Shepherd.
Thank you for re-opening this forum, well done !
My comment was not a personal attack, I don't know you,
I meant that, in my opinion, a male would be more tolerant of strongly worded posts and less selective of which stories one could comment on, e.g. I see 'traveller' stories are off limits now .
Apologies for going off topic, don't know how else to contact you.
Once again well done Easy Tiger- the thread is more entertaining than the story !
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be. When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated. And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Good morning Ms Shepherd.
Thank you for re-opening this forum, well done !
My comment was not a personal attack, I don't know you,
I meant that, in my opinion, a male would be more tolerant of strongly worded posts and less selective of which stories one could comment on, e.g. I see 'traveller' stories are off limits now .
Apologies for going off topic, don't know how else to contact you.
Once again well done Easy Tiger- the thread is more entertaining than the story !
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be. When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated. And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Good morning Ms Shepherd.
Thank you for re-opening this forum, well done !
My comment was not a personal attack, I don't know you,
I meant that, in my opinion, a male would be more tolerant of strongly worded posts and less selective of which stories one could comment on, e.g. I see 'traveller' stories are off limits now .
Apologies for going off topic, don't know how else to contact you.
Once again well done Easy Tiger- the thread is more entertaining than the story !
C'mon Fiona, please come back to me with a reply regarding Lot and his daughters and the lovely incest. Please tell all how we can pick and choose which quotes from the good book and sit smug in our own worlds. Ignorance may be bliss for those who think one form of establisment is allowed to enter a competition... but lets step aside a moment. What if it was a pharmacy that had won the contest (no problem there so far) however the pharmacy was more commonly known throughout the town as actually being a methadone clinic, all of a sudden there'd be a few ehes twitching and we'd be getting back to raising pitchforks and burning torches... it isn't a methadone clinic it is a shop with a niche market. I don't go to a florist but they cater for a market. It is not the contents of the establishment that was judged merely the display. Besides even if it had been a "Gay sex shop" then surely that wouldn't be an issue either?
For some reason you remind me of an episode of Skins where a boring housewife who bans swearing alcohol and the tiniest mention of sex has a secret passageway into her next door neighbours house (equally pious) only for the two of them to film amateur ****... it's always the quiet ones.
C'mon Fiona, please come back to me with a reply regarding Lot and his daughters and the lovely incest. Please tell all how we can pick and choose which quotes from the good book and sit smug in our own worlds. Ignorance may be bliss for those who think one form of establisment is allowed to enter a competition... but lets step aside a moment. What if it was a pharmacy that had won the contest (no problem there so far) however the pharmacy was more commonly known throughout the town as actually being a methadone clinic, all of a sudden there'd be a few ehes twitching and we'd be getting back to raising pitchforks and burning torches... it isn't a methadone clinic it is a shop with a niche market. I don't go to a florist but they cater for a market. It is not the contents of the establishment that was judged merely the display. Besides even if it had been a "Gay sex shop" then surely that wouldn't be an issue either?
For some reason you remind me of an episode of Skins where a boring housewife who bans swearing alcohol and the tiniest mention of sex has a secret passageway into her next door neighbours house (equally pious) only for the two of them to film amateur ****... it's always the quiet ones.
Retry 69,too many hypocrites in church,as well,if we all welcomed sex shops around the town,then it would go right down.The owners love it when,they get a bit of sympathy,and free publicity.Would you want one next to you or even near you,i very much doubt it.I am not a bible puncher,but certainly have nothing against them.They have a right to give their views without constant nasty abuse from anonymous cowards.
Retry 69,too many hypocrites in church,as well,if we all welcomed sex shops around the town,then it would go right down.The owners love it when,they get a bit of sympathy,and free publicity.Would you want one next to you or even near you,i very much doubt it.I am not a bible puncher,but certainly have nothing against them.They have a right to give their views without constant nasty abuse from anonymous cowards.
[quote]C'mon Fiona, please come back to me with a reply regarding Lot and his daughters and the lovely incest. Please tell all how we can pick and choose which quotes from the good book and sit smug in our own worlds. [/quote]
Having just read the story it seems like there is neither approval nor disapproval of the incest. I don't think you can infer from this story that God approves of incest.
[quote]C'mon Fiona, please come back to me with a reply regarding Lot and his daughters and the lovely incest. Please tell all how we can pick and choose which quotes from the good book and sit smug in our own worlds. [/quote]
Having just read the story it seems like there is neither approval nor disapproval of the incest. I don't think you can infer from this story that God approves of incest.
pete woodley wrote…
Retry 69,too many hypocrites in church,as well,if we all welcomed sex shops around the town,then it would go right down.The owners love it when,they get a bit of sympathy,and free publicity.Would you want one next to you or even near you,i very much doubt it.I am not a bible puncher,but certainly have nothing against them.They have a right to give their views without constant nasty abuse from anonymous cowards.
Peter why bring in an offensive remark such as "bible puncher" certainly no need and no reason in the context of this article
I guess that if the bible were to be rewritten in today's language then one line, spoken by Mary, might be along the lines of 'Joseph, we need to talk'.
Just a thought.
I guess that if the bible were to be rewritten in today's language then one line, spoken by Mary, might be along the lines of 'Joseph, we need to talk'.
Just a thought.
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]C'mon Fiona, please come back to me with a reply regarding Lot and his daughters and the lovely incest. Please tell all how we can pick and choose which quotes from the good book and sit smug in our own worlds. [/quote]
Having just read the story it seems like there is neither approval nor disapproval of the incest. I don't think you can infer from this story that God approves of incest.
Point is, that after two cities were destroyed by God due to the fact that the citizens were sexually wicked and depraved, the two daughters then comited a rather icky bit of keeping it in the family. When people like Fiona say that people these days have no sense of morals regarding sexuality, they usually mention Sodom and Gamorrah. My point is that if you say that the actions taken by the people in Sodom and Gamorrah is unacceptable then how come date raping of your own dad any worse then what goes on regarding a sexshop?
Oh and Abraham and Sarah, they were half brother and sister...
Adrian XX wrote…
[quote]C'mon Fiona, please come back to me with a reply regarding Lot and his daughters and the lovely incest. Please tell all how we can pick and choose which quotes from the good book and sit smug in our own worlds. [/quote]
Having just read the story it seems like there is neither approval nor disapproval of the incest. I don't think you can infer from this story that God approves of incest.
Point is, that after two cities were destroyed by God due to the fact that the citizens were sexually wicked and depraved, the two daughters then comited a rather icky bit of keeping it in the family. When people like Fiona say that people these days have no sense of morals regarding sexuality, they usually mention Sodom and Gamorrah. My point is that if you say that the actions taken by the people in Sodom and Gamorrah is unacceptable then how come date raping of your own dad any worse then what goes on regarding a sexshop?
Oh and Abraham and Sarah, they were half brother and sister...
pete woodley wrote…
Retry 69,too many hypocrites in church,as well,if we all welcomed sex shops around the town,then it would go right down.The owners love it when,they get a bit of sympathy,and free publicity.Would you want one next to you or even near you,i very much doubt it.I am not a bible puncher,but certainly have nothing against them.They have a right to give their views without constant nasty abuse from anonymous cowards.
I'm sure the shop is very grateful to you, you are helping give them all the free publicity. What would be wrong with living next to a sex shop? They dont attract 'deviants' or perverts, maybe back in the 70's that would have been the case, but the internet has given 'those sorts of people' an outlet so they dont generally need to go into such shops, everything is mail order these days, and much more discrete. This is why the good, responsible, shops can produce award-winning window displays to attract punters in.
As has been said, I dont feel that disagreeing with someone is the same as 'abusing' them. Some of the comments on this thread have been so silly it has been hard to give a sensible response.
pete woodley wrote…
Retry 69,too many hypocrites in church,as well,if we all welcomed sex shops around the town,then it would go right down.The owners love it when,they get a bit of sympathy,and free publicity.Would you want one next to you or even near you,i very much doubt it.I am not a bible puncher,but certainly have nothing against them.They have a right to give their views without constant nasty abuse from anonymous cowards.
I'm sure the shop is very grateful to you, you are helping give them all the free publicity. What would be wrong with living next to a sex shop? They dont attract 'deviants' or perverts, maybe back in the 70's that would have been the case, but the internet has given 'those sorts of people' an outlet so they dont generally need to go into such shops, everything is mail order these days, and much more discrete. This is why the good, responsible, shops can produce award-winning window displays to attract punters in.
As has been said, I dont feel that disagreeing with someone is the same as 'abusing' them. Some of the comments on this thread have been so silly it has been hard to give a sensible response.
buickboy wrote…
pete woodley wrote…
WELL DONE ECHO. one of the funniest stories for a very long time. Sadly i don't agree with Buickboy.Maybe Easy Tiger could consider awarding a gift voucher to the two most amusing commentators for their help in keeping this thread going.(;-).
buickboy wrote…
pete woodley wrote…
WELL DONE ECHO. one of the funniest stories for a very long time. Sadly i don't agree with Buickboy.Maybe Easy Tiger could consider awarding a gift voucher to the two most amusing commentators for their help in keeping this thread going.(;-).
burgerboy wrote…
buickboy wrote…
pete woodley wrote…
Great idea i nominate Fiona and Pete Woodley
I keep imagining a butcher's shop won the award and the vegetarians have turned up in force.
"I'm morally against eating meat. I'm convinced my morals are right and everyone else should live their lives the way I tell them. I don't go near butchers and nor do my children. I shudder to think what might happen if they walked past one and saw all that meat in the window. I don't want them falling victim to these wicked temptations."
Vegetarians aren't that silly, of course
I keep imagining a butcher's shop won the award and the vegetarians have turned up in force.
"I'm morally against eating meat. I'm convinced my morals are right and everyone else should live their lives the way I tell them. I don't go near butchers and nor do my children. I shudder to think what might happen if they walked past one and saw all that meat in the window. I don't want them falling victim to these wicked temptations."
Vegetarians aren't that silly, of course
pete woodley wrote…
Retry 69,too many hypocrites in church,as well,if we all welcomed sex shops around the town,then it would go right down.The owners love it when,they get a bit of sympathy,and free publicity.Would you want one next to you or even near you,i very much doubt it.I am not a bible puncher,but certainly have nothing against them.They have a right to give their views without constant nasty abuse from anonymous cowards.
Yes, everyone has the right to give their views. Fiona has the right to rant at great length about how terrible and corrupt the world is, and that a window display is a portent of the end of days. A lot of us here have got the right to say she is overreacting. What you seem to be missing is that with the exception of the use of 'bible-puncher' you seem to be the person on here calling people names, like 'coward', which in my book counts as an abusive term. You'll note that I'm not calling you any names. Just because someone uses a handle, doesn't make their views any less valid or make them a coward.
Personally, I wouldn't mind if a sex shop opened up near me, because I'm not threatened by sex, and don't see it as the 'perverted' thing that certain people making a fuss about a small business winning a prize do.
pete woodley wrote…
Retry 69,too many hypocrites in church,as well,if we all welcomed sex shops around the town,then it would go right down.The owners love it when,they get a bit of sympathy,and free publicity.Would you want one next to you or even near you,i very much doubt it.I am not a bible puncher,but certainly have nothing against them.They have a right to give their views without constant nasty abuse from anonymous cowards.
Yes, everyone has the right to give their views. Fiona has the right to rant at great length about how terrible and corrupt the world is, and that a window display is a portent of the end of days. A lot of us here have got the right to say she is overreacting. What you seem to be missing is that with the exception of the use of 'bible-puncher' you seem to be the person on here calling people names, like 'coward', which in my book counts as an abusive term. You'll note that I'm not calling you any names. Just because someone uses a handle, doesn't make their views any less valid or make them a coward.
Personally, I wouldn't mind if a sex shop opened up near me, because I'm not threatened by sex, and don't see it as the 'perverted' thing that certain people making a fuss about a small business winning a prize do.
Carry on with the insults,while you are childishly having a pathetic go at me, you are giving someone else a rest.No wonder you stay anonymous.
buickboy wrote…
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be. When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated. And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Thank you for re-opening this forum, well done !
My comment was not a personal attack, I don't know you,
I meant that, in my opinion, a male would be more tolerant of strongly worded posts and less selective of which stories one could comment on, e.g. I see 'traveller' stories are off limits now .
Apologies for going off topic, don't know how else to contact you.
Once again well done Easy Tiger- the thread is more entertaining than the story !
Well, I don't know about that! I can tell you that it's normally me arguing for the comments to be kept open if that's any use ;)
Also, if you visit the Ask the Echo section of Your Say (at the top of the page) there's a post explaining why we don't allow comments on traveller stories.
And you can email me at sam.shepherd@bournem
outhecho.co.uk !
buickboy wrote…
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be. When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated. And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Thank you for re-opening this forum, well done !
My comment was not a personal attack, I don't know you,
I meant that, in my opinion, a male would be more tolerant of strongly worded posts and less selective of which stories one could comment on, e.g. I see 'traveller' stories are off limits now .
Apologies for going off topic, don't know how else to contact you.
Once again well done Easy Tiger- the thread is more entertaining than the story !
Well, I don't know about that! I can tell you that it's normally me arguing for the comments to be kept open if that's any use ;)
Also, if you visit the Ask the Echo section of Your Say (at the top of the page) there's a post explaining why we don't allow comments on traveller stories.
And you can email me at sam.shepherd@bournem
outhecho.co.uk !
Sorry Sam but you are still letting the bullies reign,and let them still keep being personal.Very weak.
So I'm childish and pathetic, but all I've really done is fairly rationally admonish you for having a go at people, which you're still doing. How is what I'm saying an insult? To say Fiona is overreacting is a sentiment shared by a fair few on here, you are laying into people who disagree with you - which from your posts on other subjects seems to be something of a habit. Unless of course you're not insulting people, and we're all imagining you calling people names.
As for your hang-up about usernames, that's people exercising their freedom of choice to not have their full names on here. It doesn't mean our opinion counts for any less than yours. It also doesn't make you brave for using your name and other people cowards for choosing not to. What is said is what matters. You could be posting the same thing under a handle, and I would still be disagreeing with you. I still wouldn't call you names though, username or not.
pete woodley wrote…
Sorry Sam but you are still letting the bullies reign,and let them still keep being personal.Very weak.
I think you are talking about a different Sam WEAK i dont think so!!!
pete woodley wrote…
Sorry Sam but you are still letting the bullies reign,and let them still keep being personal.Very weak.
DEAR MS SHEPPARD It would be a great shame if you had to close the comments on this story because of the abusive name calling by one person that thinks it is O.K to refer to people as anonymous cowards and then has the gaul to then criticise you on letting the bullies reign and refering to you as being very weak.If anything i would class this as being classed as both abusive and malicious comments.
Well said.
Silly children, trying now to creep,around Sam.Since when has "weak" been abusive,and malicious.
Sam Shepherd wrote…
buickboy wrote…
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be. When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated. And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Thank you for re-opening this forum, well done !
My comment was not a personal attack, I don't know you,
I meant that, in my opinion, a male would be more tolerant of strongly worded posts and less selective of which stories one could comment on, e.g. I see 'traveller' stories are off limits now .
Apologies for going off topic, don't know how else to contact you.
Once again well done Easy Tiger- the thread is more entertaining than the story !
Also, if you visit the Ask the Echo section of Your Say (at the top of the page) there's a post explaining why we don't allow comments on traveller stories.
And you can email me at sam.shepherd@bournem
outhecho.co.uk !
Sam, where is this post on travellers that you refer to? I can't find it.
Sam Shepherd wrote…
buickboy wrote…
Sam Shepherd wrote…
Good morning everyone. The comments on this story were closed overnight due to the high number of complaints we were recieving. We've opened them again this morning - to keep it that way, please post your views with courtesy and do not mock or ridicule the views of others, no matter how wrong you consider them to be. When you sign up to post on the site you agree to abide by our posting rules, and our facility to comment under stories is provided on the understanding that posters abide by those rules. Much appreciated. And for the record, yes I am a girl, although how that "explains everything" buickboy, I'm not sure ;)
Thank you for re-opening this forum, well done !
My comment was not a personal attack, I don't know you,
I meant that, in my opinion, a male would be more tolerant of strongly worded posts and less selective of which stories one could comment on, e.g. I see 'traveller' stories are off limits now .
Apologies for going off topic, don't know how else to contact you.
Once again well done Easy Tiger- the thread is more entertaining than the story !
Also, if you visit the Ask the Echo section of Your Say (at the top of the page) there's a post explaining why we don't allow comments on traveller stories.
And you can email me at sam.shepherd@bournem
outhecho.co.uk !
Sam, where is this post on travellers that you refer to? I can't find it.
pete woodley wrote…
Silly children, trying now to creep,around Sam.Since when has "weak" been abusive,and malicious.
The word 'weak' can be used in several contexts. One of them is as a put-down, or a slur on someone's character. You know, like 'coward', 'childish', 'pathetic', 'silly children'.
And I'm still not calling you any names. How mature, for a child in their mid-30s.
i wonder, do the people who are so against this industry, and indeed any form of sexualization in society, know the mechanics of procreation? that even their god-fearing parents were actually fornicating approx. 9 months before they were born. to be sure of the sanctity of this sex, i'm guessing they have asked said parents for evidence that a) it was only for the continuation of the species, b) at no point did either party enjoy it c) there were no other implements or even attractive underwear, a little perfume or the worst of all, a glass or two of vino used during said fornication and d) would never dream of doing it themselves (it is a sin after all) to be standing on such moral high ground?
i wonder, do the people who are so against this industry, and indeed any form of sexualization in society, know the mechanics of procreation? that even their god-fearing parents were actually fornicating approx. 9 months before they were born. to be sure of the sanctity of this sex, i'm guessing they have asked said parents for evidence that a) it was only for the continuation of the species, b) at no point did either party enjoy it c) there were no other implements or even attractive underwear, a little perfume or the worst of all, a glass or two of vino used during said fornication and d) would never dream of doing it themselves (it is a sin after all) to be standing on such moral high ground?
My goodness,you learn something every day!.
My goodness,you learn something every day!.
Can't we just ban this person from this story. And stop her making other more stupid comments.
Bournemouth Council lacks adequate moral discernment allowing this award to be given.
Bournemouth Council has shamed this town by demonstrating its total disregard for family values and the town is now a laughing stock.
Its now all over the internet, (including ones with sex type advertising) that Bournemouth gives awards to sex shops.
Bournemouth should respect its average residents a bit more.
Bournemouth should not condone support or be involved in the disrespectful sexualised mocking of the monarch.
Surely they must be well aware of the recent disrespectful mocking of the Titanic dead in the nearby Triangle establishment.
The Rubyz2 club owners/promoters had large advertising posters of people dressed up as passengers in sexualized clothing.
It was horribly disrespectful of the poor souls who drowned.
Q
What sort of people are these that so blatantly revel in their crude irreverence??
A
Immature shallow people with an amoral mindset.
Is this really the type of person Bournemouth wants to attract?
Bournemouth Council lacks adequate moral discernment allowing this award to be given.
Bournemouth Council has shamed this town by demonstrating its total disregard for family values and the town is now a laughing stock.
Its now all over the internet, (including ones with sex type advertising) that Bournemouth gives awards to sex shops.
Bournemouth should respect its average residents a bit more.
Bournemouth should not condone support or be involved in the disrespectful sexualised mocking of the monarch.
Surely they must be well aware of the recent disrespectful mocking of the Titanic dead in the nearby Triangle establishment.
The Rubyz2 club owners/promoters had large advertising posters of people dressed up as passengers in sexualized clothing.
It was horribly disrespectful of the poor souls who drowned.
Q
What sort of people are these that so blatantly revel in their crude irreverence??
A
Immature shallow people with an amoral mindset.
Is this really the type of person Bournemouth wants to attract?
Martinesque wrote…
pete woodley wrote…
Silly children, trying now to creep,around Sam.Since when has "weak" been abusive,and malicious.
And I'm still not calling you any names. How mature, for a child in their mid-30s.
Be careful Martinesque. Mr Woodley will be asking to meet you soon, so that he can find out your name and then try to dig up some dirt on you. It's his MO.
He and Fiona are failed politicians that stood for election but failed. Bitterness is an ugly thing
pete woodley wrote…
Sorry Sam but you are still letting the bullies reign,and let them still keep being personal.Very weak.
Translated: Sam you must stop people from disagreeing with me and Fiona and ban them for daring to do so.
Fiona, you should visit the shop, the guy is really nice. Bought a life size doll from there for a hen night as the restaurant wouldn't let us have a stripper. He appeared to have the face of jimmy carr, which was quite good, but the hen loves dermot o'leary so i sellotaped his face over the top. Made for a great night out. And maybe a great night in for the hen. Who knows?! Some very entertaining comments on here. Actually agree with the basic premise of what Fiona is saying re the sexualisation of children, but the fashion industry and media is the place for her to start off her campaign. The bit about Satan is really sad, do people still believe all this stuff? Really sad that some have been scared enough by all that tripe that they allow it to dictate their lives and control their wishes. Also that they are so ignorant to the clear evidence of the scientific world. I pity people like that. Must be a scary way to live.
Fiona, you should visit the shop, the guy is really nice. Bought a life size doll from there for a hen night as the restaurant wouldn't let us have a stripper. He appeared to have the face of jimmy carr, which was quite good, but the hen loves dermot o'leary so i sellotaped his face over the top. Made for a great night out. And maybe a great night in for the hen. Who knows?! Some very entertaining comments on here. Actually agree with the basic premise of what Fiona is saying re the sexualisation of children, but the fashion industry and media is the place for her to start off her campaign. The bit about Satan is really sad, do people still believe all this stuff? Really sad that some have been scared enough by all that tripe that they allow it to dictate their lives and control their wishes. Also that they are so ignorant to the clear evidence of the scientific world. I pity people like that. Must be a scary way to live.
Bmthdad wrote…
Martinesque wrote…
pete woodley wrote…
Silly children, trying now to creep,around Sam.Since when has "weak" been abusive,and malicious.
And I'm still not calling you any names. How mature, for a child in their mid-30s.
He and Fiona are failed politicians that stood for election but failed. Bitterness is an ugly thing
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*Fiona* wrote…
Bournemouth Council lacks adequate moral discernment allowing this award to be given.
Bournemouth Council has shamed this town by demonstrating its total disregard for family values and the town is now a laughing stock.
Its now all over the internet, (including ones with sex type advertising) that Bournemouth gives awards to sex shops.
Bournemouth should respect its average residents a bit more.
Bournemouth should not condone support or be involved in the disrespectful sexualised mocking of the monarch.
Surely they must be well aware of the recent disrespectful mocking of the Titanic dead in the nearby Triangle establishment.
The Rubyz2 club owners/promoters had large advertising posters of people dressed up as passengers in sexualized clothing.
It was horribly disrespectful of the poor souls who drowned.
Q
What sort of people are these that so blatantly revel in their crude irreverence??
A
Immature shallow people with an amoral mindset.
Is this really the type of person Bournemouth wants to attract?
Fiona, what is 'sex type advertising'? Is it the sort you see in the Next catalogue, M&S, or Topshop? Sorry to go on, but you do apear to be really obsessed by this shop, while ignoring all the 'moral corruption' and inapropriate advertising that is all around you, on TV, the internet, and the high street.
Where is the 'sexualised mocking' (what is 'sexualised mocking, it doesn't actually make sense). No, the Rubyz poster did not have people dressed in 'sexualised clothing', they were in shorts and T-shirts. As I have said before, it does appear you who sees sex everywhere (a bit like Mary Whitehouse did, back in the day).
The sexualisation of children really is something worth challenging, but please pick the right target. You would get a lot of support if you did, rather than spouting Old Testament Christianity about one shop which does not target children in any way.
*Fiona* wrote…
Bournemouth Council lacks adequate moral discernment allowing this award to be given.
Bournemouth Council has shamed this town by demonstrating its total disregard for family values and the town is now a laughing stock.
Its now all over the internet, (including ones with sex type advertising) that Bournemouth gives awards to sex shops.
Bournemouth should respect its average residents a bit more.
Bournemouth should not condone support or be involved in the disrespectful sexualised mocking of the monarch.
Surely they must be well aware of the recent disrespectful mocking of the Titanic dead in the nearby Triangle establishment.
The Rubyz2 club owners/promoters had large advertising posters of people dressed up as passengers in sexualized clothing.
It was horribly disrespectful of the poor souls who drowned.
Q
What sort of people are these that so blatantly revel in their crude irreverence??
A
Immature shallow people with an amoral mindset.
Is this really the type of person Bournemouth wants to attract?
Fiona, what is 'sex type advertising'? Is it the sort you see in the Next catalogue, M&S, or Topshop? Sorry to go on, but you do apear to be really obsessed by this shop, while ignoring all the 'moral corruption' and inapropriate advertising that is all around you, on TV, the internet, and the high street.
Where is the 'sexualised mocking' (what is 'sexualised mocking, it doesn't actually make sense). No, the Rubyz poster did not have people dressed in 'sexualised clothing', they were in shorts and T-shirts. As I have said before, it does appear you who sees sex everywhere (a bit like Mary Whitehouse did, back in the day).
The sexualisation of children really is something worth challenging, but please pick the right target. You would get a lot of support if you did, rather than spouting Old Testament Christianity about one shop which does not target children in any way.
pete woodley wrote…
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
Are you actually implying that because the people in the triangle are gay they're also paedophiles? That comparison is abhorrent, and entirely inaccurate. There are weirdos in all sectors of the community, which has nothing to do with their sexual preferences.
As for your 'incidences of the triangle fraternity, coming down to the gardens'.. why, are homosexuals now not allowed out of the triangle?!
For goodness sakes, please don't be so homophobic!!
pete woodley wrote…
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
Are you actually implying that because the people in the triangle are gay they're also paedophiles? That comparison is abhorrent, and entirely inaccurate. There are weirdos in all sectors of the community, which has nothing to do with their sexual preferences.
As for your 'incidences of the triangle fraternity, coming down to the gardens'.. why, are homosexuals now not allowed out of the triangle?!
For goodness sakes, please don't be so homophobic!!
rarnold wrote…
pete woodley wrote…
mikey2gorgeous wrote…
I hate to break this to you, Pete, but there are homosexuals in ALL towns!
The fact that they can feel safe and happy in Bournemouth centre is nothing but a credit to our town.
Perhaps you need to look introspectively at why these shops affect YOU so much? You know what they say, eh??
As for your 'incidences of the triangle fraternity, coming down to the gardens'.. why, are homosexuals now not allowed out of the triangle?!
For goodness sakes, please don't be so homophobic!!
Dream on.
I've noticed recently a large chain of chemists, had started selling certain beattery operated sex toys. These are on open display, with no age restrictions to enter the shop. Why should anyone have a problem with a specialist shop where anyone going inside, knows what to expect?
I've noticed recently a large chain of chemists, had started selling certain beattery operated sex toys. These are on open display, with no age restrictions to enter the shop. Why should anyone have a problem with a specialist shop where anyone going inside, knows what to expect?
*Fiona* wrote…
Bournemouth Council lacks adequate moral discernment allowing this award to be given.
Bournemouth Council has shamed this town by demonstrating its total disregard for family values and the town is now a laughing stock.
Its now all over the internet, (including ones with sex type advertising) that Bournemouth gives awards to sex shops.
Bournemouth should respect its average residents a bit more.
Bournemouth should not condone support or be involved in the disrespectful sexualised mocking of the monarch.
Surely they must be well aware of the recent disrespectful mocking of the Titanic dead in the nearby Triangle establishment.
The Rubyz2 club owners/promoters had large advertising posters of people dressed up as passengers in sexualized clothing.
It was horribly disrespectful of the poor souls who drowned.
Q
What sort of people are these that so blatantly revel in their crude irreverence??
A
Immature shallow people with an amoral mindset.
Is this really the type of person Bournemouth wants to attract?
*fiona*, i hate to be the one to break it to you, but there is actually nothing wrong with adults having sex, being sexualize, buying from an adult shop. it is a normal natural process and essential process of life. easy tiger is an adult shop, only allowing adults in. there is nothing immature, shallow or amoral about it at all. and for the records ... families start with sex ... FACT! nothing sinful about it, but needed for the continuation of our species. making such an issue of it makes me question whether you are under a bridge or not ...
*Fiona* wrote…
Bournemouth Council lacks adequate moral discernment allowing this award to be given.
Bournemouth Council has shamed this town by demonstrating its total disregard for family values and the town is now a laughing stock.
Its now all over the internet, (including ones with sex type advertising) that Bournemouth gives awards to sex shops.
Bournemouth should respect its average residents a bit more.
Bournemouth should not condone support or be involved in the disrespectful sexualised mocking of the monarch.
Surely they must be well aware of the recent disrespectful mocking of the Titanic dead in the nearby Triangle establishment.
The Rubyz2 club owners/promoters had large advertising posters of people dressed up as passengers in sexualized clothing.
It was horribly disrespectful of the poor souls who drowned.
Q
What sort of people are these that so blatantly revel in their crude irreverence??
A
Immature shallow people with an amoral mindset.
Is this really the type of person Bournemouth wants to attract?
*fiona*, i hate to be the one to break it to you, but there is actually nothing wrong with adults having sex, being sexualize, buying from an adult shop. it is a normal natural process and essential process of life. easy tiger is an adult shop, only allowing adults in. there is nothing immature, shallow or amoral about it at all. and for the records ... families start with sex ... FACT! nothing sinful about it, but needed for the continuation of our species. making such an issue of it makes me question whether you are under a bridge or not ...
During Christmas, a sex shop at the Triangle had a white Christmas tree in the window. I felt it highly inappropriate considering the true meaning of Christmas, of Christ and his birth. I spoke to the owner and was surprised to hear that he's a "good person", by his own standards, that he belongs to the Church of England and that he prays every day: what about, I don't know! I stopped by St. Peters Church of England where I spoke to a very likable person, a minister I believe, and he said he'd consider talking to the sex shop owner. As I was leaving, he said that he "didn't want to stand on moral grounds". At that, I said "and what other kind of ground is there to stand on?" Not only the politicians but the Church of England is very lax in its leadership and surely this is why the England we used to know and love is slipping away from under our feet!
During Christmas, a sex shop at the Triangle had a white Christmas tree in the window. I felt it highly inappropriate considering the true meaning of Christmas, of Christ and his birth. I spoke to the owner and was surprised to hear that he's a "good person", by his own standards, that he belongs to the Church of England and that he prays every day: what about, I don't know! I stopped by St. Peters Church of England where I spoke to a very likable person, a minister I believe, and he said he'd consider talking to the sex shop owner. As I was leaving, he said that he "didn't want to stand on moral grounds". At that, I said "and what other kind of ground is there to stand on?" Not only the politicians but the Church of England is very lax in its leadership and surely this is why the England we used to know and love is slipping away from under our feet!
Gauden wrote…
During Christmas, a sex shop at the Triangle had a white Christmas tree in the window. I felt it highly inappropriate considering the true meaning of Christmas, of Christ and his birth. I spoke to the owner and was surprised to hear that he's a "good person", by his own standards, that he belongs to the Church of England and that he prays every day: what about, I don't know! I stopped by St. Peters Church of England where I spoke to a very likable person, a minister I believe, and he said he'd consider talking to the sex shop owner. As I was leaving, he said that he "didn't want to stand on moral grounds". At that, I said "and what other kind of ground is there to stand on?" Not only the politicians but the Church of England is very lax in its leadership and surely this is why the England we used to know and love is slipping away from under our feet!
so you don't know about the prostitutes that worked in towns ports, the children of those prostitutes that were brought up with the brothels and sailors/punters? maybe you don't know about the catholic church that would sell **** children to *good families* america for cold hard cash ... yes, lets have those times back ...
Gauden wrote…
During Christmas, a sex shop at the Triangle had a white Christmas tree in the window. I felt it highly inappropriate considering the true meaning of Christmas, of Christ and his birth. I spoke to the owner and was surprised to hear that he's a "good person", by his own standards, that he belongs to the Church of England and that he prays every day: what about, I don't know! I stopped by St. Peters Church of England where I spoke to a very likable person, a minister I believe, and he said he'd consider talking to the sex shop owner. As I was leaving, he said that he "didn't want to stand on moral grounds". At that, I said "and what other kind of ground is there to stand on?" Not only the politicians but the Church of England is very lax in its leadership and surely this is why the England we used to know and love is slipping away from under our feet!
so you don't know about the prostitutes that worked in towns ports, the children of those prostitutes that were brought up with the brothels and sailors/punters? maybe you don't know about the catholic church that would sell **** children to *good families* america for cold hard cash ... yes, lets have those times back ...
That's the point . . . Reach back and bring the good things forward and leave the bad behind. We've always treated animals abysmally by eating them so it stands to reason children would be treated badly, too. It's all in the mind of "those who can" so we have to say, "no you can't". When we do that, we'll first save the animals and then save the children and then save humanity from all that's happening to us!
That's the point . . . Reach back and bring the good things forward and leave the bad behind. We've always treated animals abysmally by eating them so it stands to reason children would be treated badly, too. It's all in the mind of "those who can" so we have to say, "no you can't". When we do that, we'll first save the animals and then save the children and then save humanity from all that's happening to us!
Gauden wrote…
During Christmas, a sex shop at the Triangle had a white Christmas tree in the window. I felt it highly inappropriate considering the true meaning of Christmas, of Christ and his birth. I spoke to the owner and was surprised to hear that he's a "good person", by his own standards, that he belongs to the Church of England and that he prays every day: what about, I don't know! I stopped by St. Peters Church of England where I spoke to a very likable person, a minister I believe, and he said he'd consider talking to the sex shop owner. As I was leaving, he said that he "didn't want to stand on moral grounds". At that, I said "and what other kind of ground is there to stand on?" Not only the politicians but the Church of England is very lax in its leadership and surely this is why the England we used to know and love is slipping away from under our feet!
Gauden
The Christmas Tree originated as a pagan symbol of the winter solstice, at least pick on the right symbol with your 'moral outrage'.
As for your comments as about the England we know and love, at least read a bit of social history before believing that 'things didn't go on in the old days'.
All this poll shows is that some people have a sense of humour.
Gauden wrote…
During Christmas, a sex shop at the Triangle had a white Christmas tree in the window. I felt it highly inappropriate considering the true meaning of Christmas, of Christ and his birth. I spoke to the owner and was surprised to hear that he's a "good person", by his own standards, that he belongs to the Church of England and that he prays every day: what about, I don't know! I stopped by St. Peters Church of England where I spoke to a very likable person, a minister I believe, and he said he'd consider talking to the sex shop owner. As I was leaving, he said that he "didn't want to stand on moral grounds". At that, I said "and what other kind of ground is there to stand on?" Not only the politicians but the Church of England is very lax in its leadership and surely this is why the England we used to know and love is slipping away from under our feet!
Gauden
The Christmas Tree originated as a pagan symbol of the winter solstice, at least pick on the right symbol with your 'moral outrage'.
As for your comments as about the England we know and love, at least read a bit of social history before believing that 'things didn't go on in the old days'.
All this poll shows is that some people have a sense of humour.
We are a business in the Triangle area of Bournemouth and are very pleased and proud of our local businesses. Well done Easy Tiger for winning this award!
We are a business in the Triangle area of Bournemouth and are very pleased and proud of our local businesses. Well done Easy Tiger for winning this award!
Can't believe this story is still attracting comments and that people are getting so hot under the collar about it.
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I'm sure that a lot more people now know about Easy Tiger which can't be bad for business.
Can't believe this story is still attracting comments and that people are getting so hot under the collar about it.
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I'm sure that a lot more people now know about Easy Tiger which can't be bad for business.
Gauden wrote…
That's the point . . . Reach back and bring the good things forward and leave the bad behind. We've always treated animals abysmally by eating them so it stands to reason children would be treated badly, too. It's all in the mind of "those who can" so we have to say, "no you can't". When we do that, we'll first save the animals and then save the children and then save humanity from all that's happening to us!
You suggest a causal link between eating meat and child abuse. That really is a bit of a stretch for any reasonably minded person. And it has what to do with a shop window display?
And as has been noted, what do Christmas trees have to do with Christianity? (answer - nothing)
Gauden wrote…
That's the point . . . Reach back and bring the good things forward and leave the bad behind. We've always treated animals abysmally by eating them so it stands to reason children would be treated badly, too. It's all in the mind of "those who can" so we have to say, "no you can't". When we do that, we'll first save the animals and then save the children and then save humanity from all that's happening to us!
You suggest a causal link between eating meat and child abuse. That really is a bit of a stretch for any reasonably minded person. And it has what to do with a shop window display?
And as has been noted, what do Christmas trees have to do with Christianity? (answer - nothing)
BmthNewshound wrote…
Can't believe this story is still attracting comments and that people are getting so hot under the collar about it.
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I'm sure that a lot more people now know about Easy Tiger which can't be bad for business.
i think i will go and buy some products from there looks like it is better than the black shop that was on holdurst road also it will annoy a certain poster on here called Fiona , BRING BACK THE BENNY HILL SAUCYNESS, NO TO POLICTACAL CORRECTNESS AND THE RELIGOUS INQUESTION . sorry for shouting
BmthNewshound wrote…
Can't believe this story is still attracting comments and that people are getting so hot under the collar about it.
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I'm sure that a lot more people now know about Easy Tiger which can't be bad for business.
i think i will go and buy some products from there looks like it is better than the black shop that was on holdurst road also it will annoy a certain poster on here called Fiona , BRING BACK THE BENNY HILL SAUCYNESS, NO TO POLICTACAL CORRECTNESS AND THE RELIGOUS INQUESTION . sorry for shouting
Yes, most things began as pagan-Christmas trees, Sundays, child sacrifice and animal sacrifice. It's our job to turn it all around. We still have animal sacrifice 24/7, 365 days of the year and, because of that, through all kinds of social troubles, the children are sacrificed, too. No, we're not eating them . . . yet!
Yes, most things began as pagan-Christmas trees, Sundays, child sacrifice and animal sacrifice. It's our job to turn it all around. We still have animal sacrifice 24/7, 365 days of the year and, because of that, through all kinds of social troubles, the children are sacrificed, too. No, we're not eating them . . . yet!
Oh Wow, the comments are brilliant. I may have to actually visit Bourmouth as I used to think it was boring old **** place, but now I see that it actually has a sense of humour and liveliness. Congratulations on winning the competition.
Oh Wow, the comments are brilliant. I may have to actually visit Bourmouth as I used to think it was boring old **** place, but now I see that it actually has a sense of humour and liveliness. Congratulations on winning the competition.
Gauden - What's wrong with a white Christmas tree? Are you saying that anyone with a non-green tree is bad? (by the way, Christmas is a Pagan festival)?
I'd rather walk past a nicely kept shop with a good window display than one with badly painted out windows and seedy customers creeping in the door. If the window is kept well, changed frequently so there's no dust or dead bugs in the window like so many big name stores, what's the problem? It's not like there are huge 'adult toys' waving about to grab your attention. I'm guessing the complainers like Fiona walk past Ann Summers quite happily?
Gauden - What's wrong with a white Christmas tree? Are you saying that anyone with a non-green tree is bad? (by the way, Christmas is a Pagan festival)?
I'd rather walk past a nicely kept shop with a good window display than one with badly painted out windows and seedy customers creeping in the door. If the window is kept well, changed frequently so there's no dust or dead bugs in the window like so many big name stores, what's the problem? It's not like there are huge 'adult toys' waving about to grab your attention. I'm guessing the complainers like Fiona walk past Ann Summers quite happily?
Gauden wrote…
Yes, most things began as pagan-Christmas trees, Sundays, child sacrifice and animal sacrifice. It's our job to turn it all around. We still have animal sacrifice 24/7, 365 days of the year and, because of that, through all kinds of social troubles, the children are sacrificed, too. No, we're not eating them . . . yet!
Are you serious? Are you actually serious?? That is some of the weirdest logic I have ever heard...
Gauden wrote…
Yes, most things began as pagan-Christmas trees, Sundays, child sacrifice and animal sacrifice. It's our job to turn it all around. We still have animal sacrifice 24/7, 365 days of the year and, because of that, through all kinds of social troubles, the children are sacrificed, too. No, we're not eating them . . . yet!
Are you serious? Are you actually serious?? That is some of the weirdest logic I have ever heard...
Gauden wrote…
Yes, most things began as pagan-Christmas trees, Sundays, child sacrifice and animal sacrifice. It's our job to turn it all around. We still have animal sacrifice 24/7, 365 days of the year and, because of that, through all kinds of social troubles, the children are sacrificed, too. No, we're not eating them . . . yet!
OK, not a lot to say about this post, it's hard to see where to begin. I would advise you make an appointment to see your doctor to review your medication though.
Gauden wrote…
Yes, most things began as pagan-Christmas trees, Sundays, child sacrifice and animal sacrifice. It's our job to turn it all around. We still have animal sacrifice 24/7, 365 days of the year and, because of that, through all kinds of social troubles, the children are sacrificed, too. No, we're not eating them . . . yet!
OK, not a lot to say about this post, it's hard to see where to begin. I would advise you make an appointment to see your doctor to review your medication though.
So this thread has managed to morph from an award winning Jubilee window display to child sacrifice!
That's going some!
So this thread has managed to morph from an award winning Jubilee window display to child sacrifice!
That's going some!
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
Well said
The Triangle may now be regarded as a pleasant place to meet, and perhaps look up the odd old friend, now and again, but no person should "feel the need to shove it in everyones face " - this sort of thing might well deter outside visitors from coming again
"this gay sex shop"
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead
Societies morals are slipping - it's time the council got a grip and took the matter in hand - and when they do I think they will be surprised how many town folk will be behind them
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
Well said
The Triangle may now be regarded as a pleasant place to meet, and perhaps look up the odd old friend, now and again, but no person should "feel the need to shove it in everyones face " - this sort of thing might well deter outside visitors from coming again
"this gay sex shop"
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead
Societies morals are slipping - it's time the council got a grip and took the matter in hand - and when they do I think they will be surprised how many town folk will be behind them
I am absolutely delighted that this shop won the award. Any award would have been a step in the right direction for this much maligned and criticised industry. There seem to be a lot of people posting on here, that have no concept of what the Triangle used to be like in the 60's and 70's. Most locals knew exactly what happened in the Triangle and surrounding areas! Brothels run by criminals rubbed virtual shoulders with gay nightclubs and sex shops. By law the sex shops had blackened windows, nothing on display anywhere, everything was under the counter.I know because I was a customer back then. This is now the 21st century. Sex happens. Sex is fun, it's not just for Sunday procreation/'somethi
ng for the weekend, Sir?' anymore. Even us old people do it!! I'm amazed at the narrow mindedness of some of these posters, but, having said that... 'empty vessels' springs to mind - I fear these protestations are from those that buy their goods in brown paper packaging... I would suggest that those complaining take a long and very good look instead at Boscombe and deal with the absolute disgusting filth, crime and major drug problem endemic there. But no, they won't, because sex shops are an easy target. Shame on you.
I am absolutely delighted that this shop won the award. Any award would have been a step in the right direction for this much maligned and criticised industry. There seem to be a lot of people posting on here, that have no concept of what the Triangle used to be like in the 60's and 70's. Most locals knew exactly what happened in the Triangle and surrounding areas! Brothels run by criminals rubbed virtual shoulders with gay nightclubs and sex shops. By law the sex shops had blackened windows, nothing on display anywhere, everything was under the counter.I know because I was a customer back then. This is now the 21st century. Sex happens. Sex is fun, it's not just for Sunday procreation/'somethi
ng for the weekend, Sir?' anymore. Even us old people do it!! I'm amazed at the narrow mindedness of some of these posters, but, having said that... 'empty vessels' springs to mind - I fear these protestations are from those that buy their goods in brown paper packaging... I would suggest that those complaining take a long and very good look instead at Boscombe and deal with the absolute disgusting filth, crime and major drug problem endemic there. But no, they won't, because sex shops are an easy target. Shame on you.
PS... I've just noticed that the Ladyboys are performing at the Pavillion... double standards anyone??
PS... I've just noticed that the Ladyboys are performing at the Pavillion... double standards anyone??
Bob49 wrote…
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
The Triangle may now be regarded as a pleasant place to meet, and perhaps look up the odd old friend, now and again, but no person should "feel the need to shove it in everyones face " - this sort of thing might well deter outside visitors from coming again
"this gay sex shop"
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead
Societies morals are slipping - it's time the council got a grip and took the matter in hand - and when they do I think they will be surprised how many town folk will be behind them
""this gay sex shop"
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead"
hahahaha marvellous!!! :D
Bob49 wrote…
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
The Triangle may now be regarded as a pleasant place to meet, and perhaps look up the odd old friend, now and again, but no person should "feel the need to shove it in everyones face " - this sort of thing might well deter outside visitors from coming again
"this gay sex shop"
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead
Societies morals are slipping - it's time the council got a grip and took the matter in hand - and when they do I think they will be surprised how many town folk will be behind them
""this gay sex shop"
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead"
hahahaha marvellous!!! :D
All I can say to Fiona is that if there is a God, then I don't think her appointed her as a judge of her fellow citizens. Isn't there a phrase in the Bible along the lines of 'Do not judge, lest ye be judged'. People can choose whether they enter these places or not, do they really need guidance from a local 'Mary Whitehouse?'
Some people seem to think that Bournemouth is some sort of up market resort. It hasn't been that for decades.
All I can say to Fiona is that if there is a God, then I don't think her appointed her as a judge of her fellow citizens. Isn't there a phrase in the Bible along the lines of 'Do not judge, lest ye be judged'. People can choose whether they enter these places or not, do they really need guidance from a local 'Mary Whitehouse?'
Some people seem to think that Bournemouth is some sort of up market resort. It hasn't been that for decades.
PooleParky wrote…
Bob49 wrote…
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
The Triangle may now be regarded as a pleasant place to meet, and perhaps look up the odd old friend, now and again, but no person should "feel the need to shove it in everyones face " - this sort of thing might well deter outside visitors from coming again
"this gay sex shop"
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead
Societies morals are slipping - it's time the council got a grip and took the matter in hand - and when they do I think they will be surprised how many town folk will be behind them
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead"
hahahaha marvellous!!! :D
it's time the council got a grip and took the matter in hand
ha haha
PooleParky wrote…
Bob49 wrote…
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
The Triangle may now be regarded as a pleasant place to meet, and perhaps look up the odd old friend, now and again, but no person should "feel the need to shove it in everyones face " - this sort of thing might well deter outside visitors from coming again
"this gay sex shop"
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead
Societies morals are slipping - it's time the council got a grip and took the matter in hand - and when they do I think they will be surprised how many town folk will be behind them
if that is the case then perhaps they should advise their customers to use the back entrance instead"
hahahaha marvellous!!! :D
it's time the council got a grip and took the matter in hand
ha haha
I think it is great...well done sexy shop owners. I saw 18 mobility scooters parked outside today and thats not to mention the coaches slowing down and the woman at the front with the microphone pointing it out when it went by. What was better was the coach pulling in further up the road and the Christchurch bingo team piling into the shop.
I think it is great...well done sexy shop owners. I saw 18 mobility scooters parked outside today and thats not to mention the coaches slowing down and the woman at the front with the microphone pointing it out when it went by. What was better was the coach pulling in further up the road and the Christchurch bingo team piling into the shop.
thevisitor wrote…
I think it is great...well done sexy shop owners. I saw 18 mobility scooters parked outside today and thats not to mention the coaches slowing down and the woman at the front with the microphone pointing it out when it went by. What was better was the coach pulling in further up the road and the Christchurch bingo team piling into the shop.
I would like to point out,that my mobility scooter was NOT one of them.It would be no good me buying any goods as i would have difficulty in reading the instructions.
thevisitor wrote…
I think it is great...well done sexy shop owners. I saw 18 mobility scooters parked outside today and thats not to mention the coaches slowing down and the woman at the front with the microphone pointing it out when it went by. What was better was the coach pulling in further up the road and the Christchurch bingo team piling into the shop.
I would like to point out,that my mobility scooter was NOT one of them.It would be no good me buying any goods as i would have difficulty in reading the instructions.
pete woodley wrote…
thevisitor wrote…
I think it is great...well done sexy shop owners. I saw 18 mobility scooters parked outside today and thats not to mention the coaches slowing down and the woman at the front with the microphone pointing it out when it went by. What was better was the coach pulling in further up the road and the Christchurch bingo team piling into the shop.
You wouldn't need instructions Pete, I am sure there are many that could tell you exactly where you can put such goods :O)
pete woodley wrote…
thevisitor wrote…
I think it is great...well done sexy shop owners. I saw 18 mobility scooters parked outside today and thats not to mention the coaches slowing down and the woman at the front with the microphone pointing it out when it went by. What was better was the coach pulling in further up the road and the Christchurch bingo team piling into the shop.
You wouldn't need instructions Pete, I am sure there are many that could tell you exactly where you can put such goods :O)
Shock, Horror! If this country gets any more mad, we will see people voting for B.N.P.! (Joke, no offence meant, we aren't that mental yet!)
Shock, Horror! If this country gets any more mad, we will see people voting for B.N.P.! (Joke, no offence meant, we aren't that mental yet!)
Meeshy wrote…
Shock, Horror! If this country gets any more mad, we will see people voting for B.N.P.! (Joke, no offence meant, we aren't that mental yet!)
Thats a joke is it,you could have fooled me,having read your comments before,it seems to be racist.
Meeshy wrote…
Shock, Horror! If this country gets any more mad, we will see people voting for B.N.P.! (Joke, no offence meant, we aren't that mental yet!)
Thats a joke is it,you could have fooled me,having read your comments before,it seems to be racist.
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*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
*Fiona* It is perverse your obsession with the word gay. Are you labelling everything in the Triangle Gay? Gay KFC, Gay A-PLan Insurance, Gay Library, Gay Bon Marche..... and so on.
It just shows your obsessive homophobia and small mindedness.
I go to a Cafe in the Triangle this does not mean I am gay so why all the comments relating to it being gay?
What if one of your children turned out to be gay???
*Fiona* wrote…
Ive had some particularly hateful offensive abuse directed at me from people who no doubt frequent this gay sex shop.
These individuals are obviously very focused on sex ,I dont know for sure, but maybe their reaction is natural because they define themselves first and foremost by their sexuality and are so obsessed with it they feel the need to shove it in everyones face -they seem to have no sense of adult responsibility for the decent residents who have to pass this offensive shop on their way to the town centre.
*Fiona* It is perverse your obsession with the word gay. Are you labelling everything in the Triangle Gay? Gay KFC, Gay A-PLan Insurance, Gay Library, Gay Bon Marche..... and so on.
It just shows your obsessive homophobia and small mindedness.
I go to a Cafe in the Triangle this does not mean I am gay so why all the comments relating to it being gay?
What if one of your children turned out to be gay???
Congratulations to Easy Tiger. Harmless fun. I might be wrong, but I’m pretty sure there was already an adult shop in that location when I first moved to Bournemouth in the mid-1980s. It’s existence is hardly breaking news. I despair at the way a tiny minority of people with extreme views on morals, religion, health & safety etc. are allowed to hit above their weight, weasel their way into positions of influence and ruin things for the rest of us. I therefore applaud the overwhelmingly critical response to the comments from such people on this thread.
Congratulations to Easy Tiger. Harmless fun. I might be wrong, but I’m pretty sure there was already an adult shop in that location when I first moved to Bournemouth in the mid-1980s. It’s existence is hardly breaking news. I despair at the way a tiny minority of people with extreme views on morals, religion, health & safety etc. are allowed to hit above their weight, weasel their way into positions of influence and ruin things for the rest of us. I therefore applaud the overwhelmingly critical response to the comments from such people on this thread.
pete woodley wrote…
Meeshy wrote…
Shock, Horror! If this country gets any more mad, we will see people voting for B.N.P.! (Joke, no offence meant, we aren't that mental yet!)
Ahh, someone gets my point. Thank you Moz.
However, the only reason these people get to power is because most people who try to scramble their way into these positions are of a similar mindset. There doesn't seem to be many who aren't small-minded and weaselly etc trying to get into these positions of power as most of those that would be suitable for such a post are too busy getting on with life. It's a sad shame. Obviously, in my previous post, I was just using the BNP as an example of the lowest possible denominator. i.e. The party any sane person would be least likely to vote for.
pete woodley wrote…
Meeshy wrote…
Shock, Horror! If this country gets any more mad, we will see people voting for B.N.P.! (Joke, no offence meant, we aren't that mental yet!)
Ahh, someone gets my point. Thank you Moz.
However, the only reason these people get to power is because most people who try to scramble their way into these positions are of a similar mindset. There doesn't seem to be many who aren't small-minded and weaselly etc trying to get into these positions of power as most of those that would be suitable for such a post are too busy getting on with life. It's a sad shame. Obviously, in my previous post, I was just using the BNP as an example of the lowest possible denominator. i.e. The party any sane person would be least likely to vote for.
pete woodley wrote…
Meeshy wrote…
Shock, Horror! If this country gets any more mad, we will see people voting for B.N.P.! (Joke, no offence meant, we aren't that mental yet!)
Ahh, someone gets my point. Thank you Moz.
However, the only reason these people get to power is because most people who try to scramble their way into these positions are of a similar mindset. There doesn't seem to be many who aren't small-minded and weaselly etc trying to get into these positions of power as most of those that would be suitable for such a post are too busy getting on with life. It's a sad shame. Obviously, in my previous post, I was just using the BNP as an example of the lowest possible denominator. i.e. The party any sane person would be least likely to vote for.
pete woodley wrote…
Meeshy wrote…
Shock, Horror! If this country gets any more mad, we will see people voting for B.N.P.! (Joke, no offence meant, we aren't that mental yet!)
Ahh, someone gets my point. Thank you Moz.
However, the only reason these people get to power is because most people who try to scramble their way into these positions are of a similar mindset. There doesn't seem to be many who aren't small-minded and weaselly etc trying to get into these positions of power as most of those that would be suitable for such a post are too busy getting on with life. It's a sad shame. Obviously, in my previous post, I was just using the BNP as an example of the lowest possible denominator. i.e. The party any sane person would be least likely to vote for.
ErikaW wrote…
PS... I've just noticed that the Ladyboys are performing at the Pavillion... double standards anyone??
And many of them will be more feminine than 'real' women.
ErikaW wrote…
PS... I've just noticed that the Ladyboys are performing at the Pavillion... double standards anyone??
And many of them will be more feminine than 'real' women.
I think this is mad! The way the competition was judged was appalling.. for example runners up, Harlequins, had a far superior window - http://www.harlequin
s.uk.com - http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=tBYQ_cs7S
Ag. It’s just a shame that their customers are more from the older age range and therefore were not able to vote via text. The competition should be judged solely by a panel so it is not simply a popularity contest and to ensure not cheating takes place!
I think this is mad! The way the competition was judged was appalling.. for example runners up, Harlequins, had a far superior window - http://www.harlequin
s.uk.com - http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=tBYQ_cs7S
Ag. It’s just a shame that their customers are more from the older age range and therefore were not able to vote via text. The competition should be judged solely by a panel so it is not simply a popularity contest and to ensure not cheating takes place!
In Absentia wrote…
Gauden wrote…
I find it almost amusing that someone refers to a comment as "moral outrage". It only seems that way when an opinion is different. There's no "outrage" about it! Also, I never said that the old days were the good old days necessarily, just that there was a quality in the atmosphere that was identifiable. Now, we're advised "not to be British" specifically but then expected all of a sudden to be British and wave the flag when it comes to the Olympics. I'd just like, with clear recollection, to keep what's good about the country and put behind us what's not! The trouble is, some think adult sex shops are good, in fact two adult sex shops in the Triangle, and that I just can't see as a good thing! Is this okay or this quiet difference of opinion considered a moral "outrage"?
In Absentia wrote…
Gauden wrote…
I find it almost amusing that someone refers to a comment as "moral outrage". It only seems that way when an opinion is different. There's no "outrage" about it! Also, I never said that the old days were the good old days necessarily, just that there was a quality in the atmosphere that was identifiable. Now, we're advised "not to be British" specifically but then expected all of a sudden to be British and wave the flag when it comes to the Olympics. I'd just like, with clear recollection, to keep what's good about the country and put behind us what's not! The trouble is, some think adult sex shops are good, in fact two adult sex shops in the Triangle, and that I just can't see as a good thing! Is this okay or this quiet difference of opinion considered a moral "outrage"?
In Absentia wrote…
Gauden wrote…
I find it almost amusing that someone refers to a comment as "moral outrage". It only seems that way when an opinion is different. There's no "outrage" about it! Also, I never said that the old days were the good old days necessarily, just that there was a quality in the atmosphere that was identifiable. Now, we're advised "not to be British" specifically but then expected all of a sudden to be British and wave the flag when it comes to the Olympics. I'd just like, with clear recollection, to keep what's good about the country and put behind us what's not! The trouble is, some think adult sex shops are good, in fact two adult sex shops in the Triangle, and that I just can't see as a good thing! Is this okay, or is this quiet difference of opinion considered a moral "outrage"?
In Absentia wrote…
Gauden wrote…
I find it almost amusing that someone refers to a comment as "moral outrage". It only seems that way when an opinion is different. There's no "outrage" about it! Also, I never said that the old days were the good old days necessarily, just that there was a quality in the atmosphere that was identifiable. Now, we're advised "not to be British" specifically but then expected all of a sudden to be British and wave the flag when it comes to the Olympics. I'd just like, with clear recollection, to keep what's good about the country and put behind us what's not! The trouble is, some think adult sex shops are good, in fact two adult sex shops in the Triangle, and that I just can't see as a good thing! Is this okay, or is this quiet difference of opinion considered a moral "outrage"?