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

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

It could be Ford trying to appease both sides. I remember hearing how Volvos sell very well with the gay community. I know a husband and husband who have 3 of them.

Yes, this is exactly what I have heard. Volvo's have been selling well among gays, while Jags and LandRovers haven't.

You want to tell me again why Ford pulled it's gay-mag ads for Jag and L.R., but not for Volvo? Is it possible it could have been (gasp!) a business decision?


Last week I told the sun to rise at precisely 6:12 a.m., and when it did ... heheh, sly devil that I am ... I claimed credit.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

YYou want to tell me again why Ford pulled it's gay-mag ads for Jag and L.R., but not for Volvo? Is it possible it could have been (gasp!) a business decision?

Nope.
A deal was struck with the AFA. In order to make it look like they hadn't totally given in to the AFA's request, they told them they were going to keep Volvo advertising as is. The AFA decided that the current deal is as good as it's going to get for them so they agreed with Ford's decision.
Is it hard to believe that a deal was made? It isn't always about all or nothing. The way it stands now is pretty bad. The AFA decides what's best for Ford? That's scary.