Ford pulls LR/Jag GLBT support due to American Family threat - Page 2

Not Afraid · 12-06-2005, 05:17 PM

Hmmmm. I wonder if he knows.............(think about it folks).

Ghoulish Delight · 12-06-2005, 05:33 PM

Hmm, I had not seen until now the reports of this confidential agreement with AFA (although if it's confidential, how do they know it exists? I'm not being facetious...is it speculation, or has there been a leak?). Very disappointing if it's true. Still leaves me baffled as to why Volvo remains in the publications. Doesn't seem like the kind of compromise that would make AFA happy at all.

Prudence · 12-06-2005, 05:49 PM

Not a huge surprise -- various groups are throwing their weight around at the moment. According to this morning's paper, Focus on the Family is making a big stink about dropping Wells Fargo and shopping for a new (presumeably gay un-friendly) bank.

wendybeth · 12-06-2005, 07:34 PM

I think it's AFA that's going after American Girl as well, because they support Girls Club, Inc, which we all know turns girls into abortion loving Lesbians. I made a point of buying more stuff this year- just got a shipment of several hundred dollars worth of stuff today, and we've been buying their prods for b-day presents, etc. If any of Tori's friends parents are stupid enough to follow the boycott, let them tell their kid why they can't have the stuff.

€uroMeinke · 12-06-2005, 07:43 PM

Volvos have long been the car of choice of hippie liberals and queers - no real straight American would buy one - Jags and Land Rovers, well those are prestige cars, you don't want people who see you driving them to think your gay do you?

wendybeth · 12-06-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Volvos have long been the car of choice of hippie liberals and queers - no real straight American would buy one - Jags and Land Rovers, well those are prestige cars, you don't want people who see you driving them to think your gay do you?

Hey! We have a Volvo! Well, technically it's the MIL's.

Kevy Baby · 12-06-2005, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Hey! We have a Volvo! Well, technically it's the MIL's.

Yeah, but you're breeders. You don't count.

Kevy Baby · 12-06-2005, 07:48 PM

What about the segment with what I suspect is probably the largest chunk of their advertising budget: Ford itself. It would not appear that Ford ads are being pulled. Lends me to believe GD's assessment more than the conspiracy theory.

Not Afraid · 12-06-2005, 08:49 PM

Here's some thoughts/disconnects I have after thinking about this a bit further and hearing/gathering other information (NPR link is coming).

Ford claims that they are pulling ads in gay publications because these ads are not successful.
The GLABT market has historically been VERY successful for both Jag and LR.
AF agrees to hold off on the boycott for 6 months
Ford pulls ads without consulting Jag or LR marketing
Ford claims AF had no impact on the marketing decision
Ford has no plans to introduct new marketing tact to this profitable market

My initial information came from the inside and further information was received from an aditional inside source. Who knows, maybe they're both wrong.

Not Afraid · 12-06-2005, 10:57 PM

I was once a Volvo driver as well. And, damnit, I will be one again someday. I miss my Volvo.

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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Hmmmm. I wonder if he knows.............(think about it folks).
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hmm, I had not seen until now the reports of this confidential agreement with AFA (although if it's confidential, how do they know it exists? I'm not being facetious...is it speculation, or has there been a leak?). Very disappointing if it's true. Still leaves me baffled as to why Volvo remains in the publications. Doesn't seem like the kind of compromise that would make AFA happy at all. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Not a huge surprise -- various groups are throwing their weight around at the moment. According to this morning's paper, Focus on the Family is making a big stink about dropping Wells Fargo and shopping for a new (presumeably gay un-friendly) bank. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I think it's AFA that's going after American Girl as well, because they support Girls Club, Inc, which we all know turns girls into abortion loving Lesbians. I made a point of buying more stuff this year- just got a shipment of several hundred dollars worth of stuff today, and we've been buying their prods for b-day presents, etc. If any of Tori's friends parents are stupid enough to follow the boycott, let them tell their kid why they can't have the stuff. __________________
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Volvos have long been the car of choice of hippie liberals and queers - no real straight American would buy one - Jags and Land Rovers, well those are prestige cars, you don't want people who see you driving them to think your gay do you? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	What about the segment with what I suspect is probably the largest chunk of their advertising budget: Ford itself. It would not appear that Ford ads are being pulled. Lends me to believe GD's assessment more than the conspiracy theory. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Here's some thoughts/disconnects I have after thinking about this a bit further and hearing/gathering other information (NPR link is coming). Ford claims that they are pulling ads in gay publications because these ads are not successful. The GLABT market has historically been VERY successful for both Jag and LR. AF agrees to hold off on the boycott for 6 months Ford pulls ads without consulting Jag or LR marketing Ford claims AF had no impact on the marketing decision Ford has no plans to introduct new marketing tact to this profitable market My initial information came from the inside and further information was received from an aditional inside source. Who knows, maybe they're both wrong.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I was once a Volvo driver as well. And, damnit, I will be one again someday. I miss my Volvo.
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