Any business can refuse you service for any reason. Don't get me wrong, they can't go around saying 'We won't sell you x because you're black/mexican/white/etc' but they can refuse you service because you 'look funny' or they don't agree with certain things you do (in this case smoking/running a site about cannabis).
Compare it to a glass blower. I'm sure if he gets an order from a DEA agent for a glass bong that he isn't going to make it because the buyer is a 'pig'. Same thing.
Any business can refuse you service for any reason. Don't get me wrong, they can't go around saying 'We won't sell you x because you're black/mexican/white/etc' but they can refuse you service because you 'look funny' or they don't agree with certain things you do (in this case smoking/running a site about cannabis).
Compare it to a glass blower. I'm sure if he gets an order from a DEA agent for a glass bong that he isn't going to make it because the buyer is a 'pig'. Same thing.
So you are saying if I go into Best Buy wearing a marijuana t-shirt or if I "look funny" then they can refuse to sell me their products? Technically we all can do whatever we want to do...it's just sad that some have to force their beliefs/opinions on others and discriminate to do so. And for the record the vBSeo servers are in New Jersey and therefore business is conducted in the US. Don't get me wrong everyone brings up great points..I just like to throw my 2 cents in
So you are saying if I go into Best Buy wearing a marijuana t-shirt or if I "look funny" then they can refuse to sell me their products? Technically we all can do whatever we want to do...it's just sad that some have to force their beliefs/opinions on others and discriminate to do so. And for the record the vBSeo servers are in New Jersey and therefore business is conducted in the US. Don't get me wrong everyone brings up great points..I just like to throw my 2 cents in
Yes but that is a chain store, so you don't see it often. Now if you walk into a local mom-and-pops store with a pot leaf on your t-shirt and smelling like a burned joint. The owner has every right to send you back out the door (and they will). I've seen it done before, and I can't tell you how many times I've seen the law remove someone from a store because they wouldn't leave at the owner's request.
So you are saying if I go into Best Buy wearing a marijuana t-shirt or if I "look funny" then they can refuse to sell me their products?
However morally wrong this may seem, this is actually the case. The person/company/site is under no obligation to sell you the product/service and can actually refuse to do so without even an explaination.
it's just sad that some have to force their beliefs/opinions on others and discriminate to do so.
Whats sad about it?...no one is forcing you to buy anything. Personally I can't understand the attitude that says "you have to sell to me cause I say so":ermm:
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Originally Posted by soniceffect
However morally wrong this may seem, this is actually the case.
Who's morals? The porn pedeler's? The drug addict's?
Like marijuana or not, it's illegal - and thats why they denied you. You can't be stupid enough to not know that. Just because you like it, doesn't mean you can use it. If you like to rape people, does that mean you can create a website about it and expect companies to support you? NO! it's ILLEGAL! duhhhhh
Who's morals? The porn pedeler's? The drug addict's?
If you read the post properly, you will see I was replying to the fact that someone can be discriminated against on the ground that they "look funny" in the same way that someone can not sell you something because of the colour of skin. I believe in the eyes of anyone who is not racist, this would be considered imoral?
If I where a tshirt with marajuana on it, am I a drug addict?
If you read the post properly, you will see I was replying to the fact that someone can be discriminated against on the ground that they "look funny" in the same way that someone can not sell you something because of the colour of skin. I believe in the eyes of anyone who is not racist, this would be considered imoral?
sorry, misunderstood you. I agree there are times when it's discrimination and when that's the case, it's wrong. But on the other hand, I suppose you could say my rules discriminate against porn sites and drug sites...but I'm fine with being labeled discriminatory in that case
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Originally Posted by soniceffect
If I where a tshirt with marajuana on it, am I a drug addict?
So you are saying if I go into Best Buy wearing a marijuana t-shirt or if I "look funny" then they can refuse to sell me their products? Technically we all can do whatever we want to do...it's just sad that some have to force their beliefs/opinions on others and discriminate to do so. And for the record the vBSeo servers are in New Jersey and therefore business is conducted in the US. Don't get me wrong everyone brings up great points..I just like to throw my 2 cents in
Are you not forcing the person selling the product to accept porn and marijuana and have his name and business associated with such sites.
Are you not forcing the person selling the product to accept porn and marijuana and have his name and business associated with such sites.
IT GOES BOTH WAYS
Nope, but the point is it's bad business either way you look at it. Discrimination on any level is bad and it doesn't matter if it's the law or not. The guy just wanted to buy an overpriced product to help better his site and what he enjoys doing. Sure the seller has the right to say no or restrict things like this...I think we can say we covered all aspects of this subject and can lay it to rest...my opinion is that it is wrong and bad business...thanks for reading
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