theboss
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Fri May-06-05 03:12 PM
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What is the difference between "back-owned" and "English-speaking?" |
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Since the gardener in that huge thread was in Northern VA, I think this question is relevant. DC has a lot of businesses that advertise themselves as "Black-owned." Is this some sort of racism too?
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bertha katzenengel
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Fri May-06-05 03:16 PM
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1. I might be more inclined to throw my business to a GLBT/friendly |
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owned business that advertises that way* if their services seemed comparable to other services. Is this similar to racism? I don't think so. It's supporting diversity from within the community.
I also choose local business whenever possible as opposed to huge chains that just happen to locate franchises in my town.
IMO that's what it's about if someone advertises as "black-owned."
* At least once, to be sure they were indeed either gay-owned or gay-friendly.
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MissMarple
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Fri May-06-05 03:22 PM
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2. Some businesses advertise using a fish symbol. |
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I'm not likely to patronize a business that uses Jesus Christ as a business come on, but I'm sure it works for a certain demographic. But folks who choose that approach must understand it may repel as well as attract customers. It's just another way of distinguishing one's business from another's. :shrug:
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theboss
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Fri May-06-05 03:24 PM
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3. My dentist has a Jesus fish |
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I went there on the recommendation of a friend and didn't realize that they were all Jesusy until I got there. But he's a great dentist so I have stuck it out. The days they play hymns over the Muzak system are a little rough.
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bertha katzenengel
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Fri May-06-05 03:27 PM
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4. In my town, on a carpet biz's trucks: "Serving Jesus Christ Thru Carpet." |
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I :rofl: the first time I saw it. But you're right. I'm sure it works for them.
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Fri May-06-05 04:13 PM
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5. Hmmm...I wonder if "HE" prefers Berber, Broadloom, or Shag? |
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Edited on Fri May-06-05 04:14 PM by mcscajun
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