[linskyjack]

We still don't have a reason for the ban. It could have to do with a bunch of things other then religion--for instance safety issues, insurance, etc. I wish the poster would be more specific.

[iltos]

Originally Posted by linskyjack

We still don't have a reason for the ban. It could have to do with a bunch of things other then religion--for instance safety issues, insurance, etc. I wish the poster would be more specific.

you're right, of course....there could be a good reason for it
last i checked, tho, this "event" hasn't reached google

lol...btw, linsky, if you notice the "last edited by" in your post, it's cause the first time i posted this, i'd clicked "edit" instead of "quote"

a blatant abuse of mod powers

[Blackmirror]

I avoid shopping centres like the plague
that piped music does my head in

[denny12]

Well I love xmas carols, most of them anyway and I would have sung along with them! Well I am off on my holidays in about 20 minutes so....Merry Christmas every one and a Happy New Year......back in mid January.

[Drabdr]

Originally Posted by Blackmirror

I avoid shopping centres like the plaque
that piped music does my head in

I would focus on floss for that plaque... then you don't have to avoid it.

[LANMaster]

Take care, Denny.

I got to play bass guitar for our candle-light service last night.

We did all the traditional carols, and a few more.

My fingers got a workout!

[Blackmirror]

Originally Posted by Drabdr

I would focus on floss for that plaque... then you don't have to avoid it.

Thats a g

[Snagglegaster]

Strangely enough, the only reference for this story I could find when I googled it was right here on this forum. Searching the web sites for the Brisbane Times and the Courier Mail directly also failed to yield any matches.

[Drabdr]

Originally Posted by Blackmirror

Thats a g

I'm sure my observation is going to cost me dearly in the future!! Hee! Hee!

[poochee]

Originally Posted by Snagglegaster

Strangely enough, the only reference for this story I could find when I googled it was right here on this forum. Searching the web sites for the Brisbane Times and the Courier Mail directly also failed to yield any matches.

That's interesting!

[Couriant]

Here in the US, the Target store stopped having the Red Cross army (the bell ringers) because of the noise, and to some of our members, harrassment.

[Drabdr]

Originally Posted by Couriant

Here in the US, the Target store stopped having the Red Cross army (the bell ringers) because of the noise, and to some of our members, harrassment.

Snopes on the Salvation Army being banned. Honestly, they got my business based on their stance:

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/charity/sallyann.asp

[Couriant]

well that's the official reason... though my reasons were also part of it. For example the exception for Salvation Army was allowed providing that they do it outside, though, and even at the store i worked in, they would move their stand inside ringing their bells, which came about the noise complaint. Our store manager was kind enough to give them free hot drinks too when they were outside.

[linskyjack]

Originally Posted by iltos

you're right, of course....there could be a good reason for it
last i checked, tho, this "event" hasn't reached google

lol...btw, linsky, if you notice the "last edited by" in your post, it's cause the first time i posted this, i'd clicked "edit" instead of "quote"

a blatant abuse of mod powers

No problem-------Happy Holiday to you and yours.

[poochee]

Originally Posted by Couriant

well that's the official reason... though my reasons were also part of it. For example the exception for Salvation Army was allowed providing that they do it outside, though, and even at the store i worked in, they would move their stand inside ringing their bells, which came about the noise complaint. Our store manager was kind enough to give them free hot drinks too when they were outside.

I've never seen the Salvation Army inside here. Some ring their bells, some don't. Doesn't bother me one way or the other. I just drop my donation.