Is it okay to capitalize on the LGBT movement?

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  • b*saint
    No R3VLimiter
    • May 2006
    • 3794

    #1

    Is it okay to capitalize on the LGBT movement?

    My friend has an auto shop and I told him he should advertise hes LGBT friendly. He thinks for some reason its not too PC to do that. Like exploiting the natural doubt the LGBT community has in most people that they will be judged. But I said people will spend money where they feel they are comfortable, and he could care less if you're part of the LBGT community or not.
    Ma che cazzo state dicendo? :|
  • bostonvert
    Wrencher
    • Oct 2015
    • 233

    #2
    I think the whole lgbt thing is a lot more in the news in the states then here, in my opinion it's not that good of an idea. I don't like the whole labeling people thing.

    Car wise/garage wise there are 2 kinds of people : the ones who have no clue about cars and the ones who do, just advertise as a good honest shop that won't overcharge and give good advice.
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    • rturbo 930
      R3VLimited
      • Dec 2005
      • 2609

      #3
      Originally posted by b*saint
      and he could care less if you're part of the LBGT community or not.
      This.

      Just stay out of it. Don't advertise anything that has to do with an ongoing social movement.

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      • Dozyproductions
        R3V Elite
        • Jan 2007
        • 4682

        #4
        Originally posted by b*saint
        he could care less if you're part of the LBGT community or not.
        *couldn't*

        I live in San Diego with a big LGBT community that mainly live in a place called Hillcrest. Every business around that area either says LGBT friendly or hangs the flag. Pretty much after a couple mile radius outside of that community, none of those signs or flags exist.

        It depends on where he is and who he thinks it would disenfranchise. Imo yes, it's taking advantage of the lgbt community. Do you have a sign saying, Germans welcome or Blacks welcome!

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        • b*saint
          No R3VLimiter
          • May 2006
          • 3794

          #5
          Originally posted by Dozyproductions
          *couldn't*

          I live in San Diego with a big LGBT community that mainly live in a place called Hillcrest. Every business around that area either says LGBT friendly or hangs the flag. Pretty much after a couple mile radius outside of that community, none of those signs or flags exist.

          It depends on where he is and who he thinks it would disenfranchise. Imo yes, it's taking advantage of the lgbt community. Do you have a sign saying, Germans welcome or Blacks welcome!
          Yea churches do it all the time to encourage "patrons"
          Ma che cazzo state dicendo? :|

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          • flyboyx
            R3V OG
            • Sep 2008
            • 8371

            #6
            perhaps a rainbow flag or rainbow sticker in the window would be enough advertisement with out too much advertisement. you are in masshole. i know thats a fairly liberal state and there is a big community out on the cape. however, there are still going to be people that are offended by this movement and will not patronize his establishment because of the advertisement.
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            • mrsleeve
              I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
              • Mar 2005
              • 16385

              #7
              Unless in the heart of the Castro in San Fran, make like the military and DONT ASK, DONT TELL. Treat everyone fairly and honestly with good product/service at a fair price, and keep customers happy so you dont need to cater to one community over another
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              • M-technik-3
                I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                • Oct 2003
                • 18946

                #8
                If he was in P=town or NoHo then yeah otherwise doubt that's gonna help business. It's gonna come off sounding racist.
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                • Kershaw
                  R3V OG
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 11822

                  #9
                  He should get a sign that says:
                  All Makes and Models Welcome.
                  People too.
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                  • roguetoaster
                    R3V OG
                    • Jan 2012
                    • 7760

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Kershaw
                    He should get a sign that says:
                    All Makes and Models Welcome.
                    People too.

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