Barclays “pride” logo on phone app.
Discussion
El stovey said:
One is a political party the other is saying everyone should be treated equally regardless of their sexuality.
The fact that you and others have equated the two A few times now, shows you think this is some kind of political movement you are against.
Unfortunately, it looks like more companies need to be doing this as there’s much more work to be done.
As usually it’s the bigots that are annoyed by it that actually need it the most.
And who decides which one is okay to publish on everyone’s devices? What if they changed their logo to a cross to show support for all Christians across the world?The fact that you and others have equated the two A few times now, shows you think this is some kind of political movement you are against.
Unfortunately, it looks like more companies need to be doing this as there’s much more work to be done.
As usually it’s the bigots that are annoyed by it that actually need it the most.
As I’ve stated before I have no issue if you are gay, straight, Christian, Muslim, follow a certain party, whatever.
The issue is when it gets shoved down people’s throats.
gregs656 said:
The *only* reason that Pride and the rainbow are being commercialised is because LGBT rights groups have been relentless in their efforts.
Which tbh is what I disagree with. Believe it or not from my previous posts I’m all for equality but am completely against the type of equality that wants for special status for their own.Black_S3 said:
gregs656 said:
You think being gay is against basic biology, but you don't have the courage to say it?
It is not for themselves, it is for anyone.
No no, this is where it has all gone off on a tangent because I mentioned the word normal and it got jumped on... is it really a horrific view to look at any animal on the whole and accept that a female gives birth to a child and cannot conceive a child without a man? without the majority doing exactly this we would be extinct hence the use of the word normal and the comment re biology. At no point did I ever say I thought there was anything wrong with gay people or even people who deliberately don’t have children.It is not for themselves, it is for anyone.
To put it in simple terms, the thing that the majority of people do is couple up with someone from the opposite sex and have children. What the majority do is the norm and it’s not offensive to say that imo.
rscott said:
Good news for some posters on here - you can eat Skittles without making a pro LGBTQ+ statement for once.
Yeah go for it. Don't tell them Skittles dropped their rainbow because in June the pride rainbow is more important. The various special edition replacement packaging artwork by the way was created by various LGBT+ artists. Black_S3 said:
gregs656 said:
The *only* reason that Pride and the rainbow are being commercialised is because LGBT rights groups have been relentless in their efforts.
Which tbh is what I disagree with. Believe it or not from my previous posts I’m all for equality but am completely against the type of equality that wants for special status for their own.I’m pretty sure they just wanted to be treated like ‘normal’ (to use another posters crass word) people.
MC Bodge said:
Black_S3 said:
I think we all know exactly what it means but for the sake of not offending anyone I’m going to bale out on that one.... it’s not even relevant.
That said I find it a bit odd that a group organises a special month for themselves to promote equality.... Each to their own but leave me out of it.... saying that does not mean I am against them in anyway.
It is sad that there are still people with views like yours.That said I find it a bit odd that a group organises a special month for themselves to promote equality.... Each to their own but leave me out of it.... saying that does not mean I am against them in anyway.
Black_S3 said:
Which tbh is what I disagree with. Believe it or not from my previous posts I’m all for equality but am completely against the type of equality that wants for special status for their own.
Which special status do LGBT people have, or what are they asking for? I would hardly call the right to marry, serve in the military, not go to prison for having sex, not being discriminated against in the work place, pushing for the recognition of LGBT people as normal human beings so they don't get relentlessly bullied and so on special?
V6 Pushfit said:
MC Bodge said:
Black_S3 said:
I think we all know exactly what it means but for the sake of not offending anyone I’m going to bale out on that one.... it’s not even relevant.
That said I find it a bit odd that a group organises a special month for themselves to promote equality.... Each to their own but leave me out of it.... saying that does not mean I am against them in anyway.
It is sad that there are still people with views like yours.That said I find it a bit odd that a group organises a special month for themselves to promote equality.... Each to their own but leave me out of it.... saying that does not mean I am against them in anyway.
ashleyman said:
bigdog3 said:
ashleyman said:
Nothing against LGBTQIA+ but I would prefer they didn’t push their views upon me.
When did LGBT grow into LGBTQIA+ ? How big can this acronym get ?
gregs656 said:
Which special status do LGBT people have, or what are they asking for?
I would hardly call the right to marry, serve in the military, not go to prison for having sex, not being discriminated against in the work place, pushing for the recognition of LGBT people as normal human beings so they don't get relentlessly bullied and so on special?
If there was a logo for heterosexuality and Barclays used that instead then the LGTMGBGT lot would demonstrate against it and Barclays would have a tough time. They’ve taken the easy option because the majority couldn’t give a toss.I would hardly call the right to marry, serve in the military, not go to prison for having sex, not being discriminated against in the work place, pushing for the recognition of LGBT people as normal human beings so they don't get relentlessly bullied and so on special?
V6 Pushfit said:
gregs656 said:
Which special status do LGBT people have, or what are they asking for?
I would hardly call the right to marry, serve in the military, not go to prison for having sex, not being discriminated against in the work place, pushing for the recognition of LGBT people as normal human beings so they don't get relentlessly bullied and so on special?
If there was a logo for heterosexuality and Barclays used that instead then the LGTMGBGT lot would demonstrate against it and Barclays would have a tough time. They’ve taken the easy option because the majority couldn’t give a toss.I would hardly call the right to marry, serve in the military, not go to prison for having sex, not being discriminated against in the work place, pushing for the recognition of LGBT people as normal human beings so they don't get relentlessly bullied and so on special?
When was the last time you heard a first hand account (go back a few pages to read it) of a Hetero person getting their head kicked in because they’re straight?
corden said:
Barclays proudly showing itself as the face of pride in Britain. Interesting that it’s silent on such matters in a country that they are rapidly expanding into - Uganda - where being gay is punishable (in some instances) by life in prison.
My dislike with the Barclays pride app on my phone is their blatant money-making hypocrisy.
So why do you bank with them?My dislike with the Barclays pride app on my phone is their blatant money-making hypocrisy.
Pothole said:
You stated that people who are do not identify as LGBTQetc are "normal". You cannot deny that the opposite must also be your view, namely that those who do identify that way are "not normal". Whatever your personal opinion, that is offensive. The whole point of the rainbow flag is to show support for equality. You cannot possibly support equality if you state that a section of society is "not normal".
Yup, in hindsight the use of the word normal was pretty stupid as without a load of justification (which is an absolute minefield for causing offence) it does lead people to jump to conclusions that I meant anything which is not the normal thing to do is wrong/weird/bad which was not the intent.... That said dare I say it, if it was the normal thing to do then there would be no need for the equal rights campaign!
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