FabSwingers.com forum: Disrespectful or not ??

By *ichaelangela OP Couple
over a year ago

notts

been to the remembrance day parade in Nottingham today, people were commenting on the fact that a burger van owner had seen a money making opportunity by setting up right in the thick of the parade area.

People were commenting about it and most thought it was disrespectful, only comment i had was thought they might at least of turned off the generator during the silence.

what are your thoughts?? is it disrespectful to cash in on a parade like this or not??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Personally one would ask said person to turn the generator off just for two minutes. If people require refreshments afterwards then think it would be ok , in any instance the owner of the van would have been invited or received permission to pitch up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He must have gained permission to park and trade in that area. 'Somebody' thought it was appropriate.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

If there was a McDonald's nearby would they be expected to close until the service was over and everyone had dispersed?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would have bought a burger and then threw it at the cunt.

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

I'm selling real poppy seed bagels with mustard and shredded beef if anyone's interested

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

I think you're right where this is concerned. There seems to be some sort of competition as to who can be the most respectful of the war dead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

I think you're right where this is concerned. There seems to be some sort of competition as to who can be the most respectful of the war dead. "

Absolutely... it’s a personal thing how you pay respects

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

I think you're right where this is concerned. There seems to be some sort of competition as to who can be the most respectful of the war dead. "

No competition, just about being respectful.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

People find offense every where these days. As others have said, provided he was not serving at the time (as many other shops don't) then where is the issue.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

I think you're right where this is concerned. There seems to be some sort of competition as to who can be the most respectful of the war dead. "

Absolutely this!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

Couldn't agree more, the pc brigade are becoming fascists!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would have bought a burger and then threw it at the cunt. "

An interesting way to respect the fallen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

I think you're right where this is concerned. There seems to be some sort of competition as to who can be the most respectful of the war dead. "

Definitely.

We had a 2 minute silence at work on Friday (we aren't open on a weekend) and I still can't see why anyone thought it was necessary

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not disrespectful at all

People need food

For all you know he may be ex services.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At least turn the generator off......other than that I see no issue. People want refreshments before and after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

Couldn't agree more, the pc brigade are becoming fascists!

It's totally ruined the whole remembrance this year. The complete over the top. "I respect the war dead the most" type of thing.

The world moves on and we all respect the dead. You don't need to go over the top.

As for the man who said he would throw a burger at him.

I thought the majority of wars (not ww1) were about freedom and that's the opposite

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I would have bought a burger and then threw it at the cunt. "

So manly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would have bought a burger and then threw it at the cunt.

So manly

He must really respect the dead. Mich more than the person with 2 poppies.

Wonder if he was outraged that the London police not having poppies plastered all their cars

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"Not disrespectful at all

People need food

For all you know he may be ex services.

Exactly what I thought, I can't see how it's disrespectful at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If he's shut his van down during the actual parade i don't see the problem. Bearing in mind if he's selling on the street he'll have had to apply to the council months ago, if they thought it was disrespectful he wouldn't have been given a permit. I think that shows a very astute business brain.

Furthermore, if those present really did have a problem with it they wouldn't have bought their food from him, he'd have made a massive loss and he'd know not to do it again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the availability of hot drinks and maybe a bite to eat could encourage people to stay around and talk.

So an excellent idea, but someone needs to mention the generator needs to shut down for a few minutes. The stall holder probably isn't aware of the noise anymore.

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By *wo4FemCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

Sounds like he saw a good opportunity for his burger van business and took it. Nothing wrong with that.

Mr2

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham

Was this the service at the embankment? If so I think it's a great idea to have a food van there. There are very few facilities at the site and providing some refreshments for the many people who choose to attend is great. I agree they should ideally have turned off the generator for the 2 minutes silence.

The people of Nottingham are very respectful and remembrance services are well attended. A generator is a minor complaint.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

so long as the folks that bank roll remembrance get their cut then i'm all for it

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By *stwoCouple
over a year ago

anywhere

Don't see a problem.He was offering a service.How much tat is sold round 9/11 site.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was he an ex-csgt living up to reputation by selling overpriced junk food?

Was he ex-acc or rlc offering banjos?

More importantly was he doing freebies for all the guys with war and tour medals?

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By *wingfellowMan
over a year ago

my own little sanctuary

Personally I think it's a bit of a piss take. If making money supercedes paying respects he should've gone to a car boot instead

And whoever at the council allowed them to pitch there needs speaking to. It's a parade not a bloody market or sporting event.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not disrespectful at all

People need food

For all you know he may be ex services.

Because he is ex services does he get the right to run a gennie through the service?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not disrespectful at all

People need food

For all you know he may be ex services.

Because he is ex services does he get the right to run a gennie through the service?

Regardless of who he is, if he kicked back some to an appropriate charity, observed the silence and was out the way it’s not a problem.

Plus free brews to the old boys and girls stood out in the cold would be nice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If no one was being served , he turned his generator off etc I can’t see it being disrespectful

No other shops closed ?

I think we can go too far with being pc

I think you're right where this is concerned. There seems to be some sort of competition as to who can be the most respectful of the war dead.

Absolutely... it’s a personal thing how you pay respects "

Social media has made it so easy to show that you are "showing respect" and I do mean 'show'. Type a word and a poppy appears, copy and paste entire poems in seconds, that tore the guts out of the men writing them, click 'share' on a post saying lest we forget. Just to make sure everyone knows you haven't forgotten. Write the quotes like "we will remember" "least we forget" on forums on sex sites parrot fashion, once one does it everyone needs to be seen to do it. All so impersonal and just too easy, are people really thinking of the war dead every time they share those posts? Or just sharing... Now I have probably offended everyone who has done these things, that's not my intention. I believe everyone should pay tribute the way that is best for them. It just seems personal and dignified contemplation has gone out of fashion

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

I dont think it makes any difference myself.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

I've served and I'm not offended. It's a bloke selling food.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm shocked it wasnt vegetarian or vegan free....these damn vans....

and what about the gays....they need creamy hotdogs...

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

The guy must have had some kind of permission. What would have been disrespectful would be people buying stuff during the silence.

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By *eardsandboobsCouple
over a year ago

north of lincoln

The parade in the centre went past plenty of shops that were open . People in Wetherspoons were stood in windows drinking pints and watching, Burger King had its usual queues. Five guys was full. Ice cream van was parked up nearby , milk shake shop full of kids .

Or if your talking about the parade down th embankment then the pub at the end was open serving drinks. And the cafe was open.

Your just making a thing of it.

We aren’t sure if putting a status on here is respectful or not. Should you be remebering the fallen whilst trying to hook up for sex ?

We remembered by taking the kids down to the local memorial and explaining it to them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would have bought a burger and then threw it at the cunt.

So manly

Yeh i think so.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I would have bought a burger and then threw it at the cunt.

So manly

Yeh i think so. "

Well that's OK then, as long as you do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If there was a McDonald's nearby would they be expected to close until the service was over and everyone had dispersed?"

Absolutely ridiculous. As someone said, people are so desperate to be offended these days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would have bought a burger and then threw it at the cunt.

So manly

Yeh i think so. "

You must be the only one.

You would have looked a fool, lots of men in their 90s who fought tyranny and oppression and you think you know how they feel and need to show violence. They would have been so impressed by the hamburgler

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why do the war dead get more respect than the regular dead?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would have bought a burger and then threw it at the cunt. "

That would make you the cunt not the burger seller.

You think selling food at the parade is disrespectful but violence is not? How backwards.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Events will have food etc around but events of respect should have positioning and behaviour very sensitively and respectfully sited and undertaken. Otherwise there should be no place for them. Owner should have ceased motor and trading

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe he gave a decent donation from his takings to the poppy fund, did anyone ask him?

I guess he was selling coffee and tea too, many people at the service would probably be elderly and welcome a nice hot drink!

Those that thought it disrespectful can always pass by and leave him to those that appreciate his being there x I’m very patriotic but wouldn’t mind him being there, as suggested turning off his generator might have have been a nice gesture though x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First world problems

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By *ulldog_71Man
over a year ago

Sedgefield

No it's not disrespectful, I'm sure there were plenty of the old soldiers that were glad to be able to get a hot drink and a bite to eat while stood out on a cold November morning.

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