Qantas business class passenger accuses airline of ‘blatant homophobia’

[burmans]

They wouldn't go running to the media claiming hetrophobia.

Not so sure on this one, we've already had people complaining about bigotphobia this year in the media ("They are discriminating against my right to indulge in bigotry"). Some people just like to complain.

 

[Digger11]

Its laughable that been asked a question now amounts to "such blatant discrimination"
The poor thing, she is going to be in post trauma sessions for years to get over it.

Yep, The "just waiting to be offended" generation. Appalling really.

 

[Quickstatus]

No this is not homophobia.

Put this in the boat called 'Manufactured Outrage MV"

Say anything about a woman and you are anti women, anti abortion, pro domestic violence, misogynist (except if its about a man)

Say anything about a LGBT and you are a bigot, homophobe (except if its about heteros)

Say anything about non caucasians and you are a racist (except if its about caucasians)

Say anything about Islam and you are a racist, bigot, islamophobe (except if its about Christians)

One could say this couple was a heterophobe.

Same coin....



I wonder if that same couple would travel/ transit through the Middle East given the customs about LGBT. Would they post the same on Facebook while there?


I guess I am now an intolerant anti women, bigoted homophobe......

 

[JessicaTam]

..and let's not even get started on the DYKWIAism that is out there.

Absolutely. I mean, I know who you are. Why doesn't everyone else?

 

[esseeeayeenn]

No this is not homophobia.

Put this in the boat called 'Manufactured Outrage MV"

Say anything about a woman and you are anti women, anti abortion, pro domestic violence, misogynist (except if its about a man)

Say anything about a LGBT and you are a bigot, homophobe (except if its about heteros)

Say anything about non caucasians and you are a racist (except if its about caucasians)

Say anything about Islam and you are a racist, bigot, islamophobe (except if its about Christians)

One could say this couple was a heterophobe.

Same coin....



I wonder if that same couple would travel/ transit through the Middle East given the customs about LGBT. Would they post the same on Facebook while there?


I guess I am now an intolerant anti women, bigoted homophobe......

No, just someone who doesn't understand either asymetric power relationships or the gernal principle of simple respect for everyone.

 

[Quickstatus]

Just someone who doesn't understand asymetric power relationships.

Understand it well. Im actually a minority race and immigrant. I have experienced discrimination and racism. The most interesting aspect is that the most intolerant sections of the community are those we are not allowed to comment about.

Going back to my seat selection for December....

 

[SeatBackForward]

Bet the older couple included a CL member.

 

[Jousams]

Re: Qantas business class passenger accuses airline of ‘blatant homophobi

Being sat next to someone in seats A&C is different to seats C&D, to say they were 'next to each other' is a stretch.
I've been asked to move when in parties of 4 (in Y) before, I assumed there is a legitimate reason for this (E.g a family of 3 wanting to sit together) and happily obliged.
It scares me to think that things like this are 'discrimination' or more generally that things like this 'outrage' people.

 

[Quickstatus]

Bet the older couple included a CL member.

Could they have been thinking:

"2yr olds should never be allowed into the Business Class cabin..."

 

[RooFlyer]

Absolutely. I mean, I know who you are. Why doesn't everyone else?

I'm too busy being offended that some people still DKW I A to know who he is ! (Only joking TH; of course IKWYA)

 

[Quickstatus]

I'm too busy being offended that some people still DKW I A to know who he is ! (Only joking TH; of course IKWYA)

The best retort for those who exclaim DYKWIA is WDYTYA!

 

[Quickstatus]

Re: Qantas business class passenger accuses airline of ‘blatant homophobi

It scares me to think that things like this are 'discrimination' or more generally that things like this 'outrage' people.

Some sections of the American media are now saying "hard working" is a derogatory term.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XgQj2nKAa4


Hmmmm

December QF11....11B or 11E????

How dare i ruminate over such irrelevant issues when the poor people in Y are unable to seat select.......

 

[TheRealTMA]

Bet the older couple included a CL member.

Probably Prince Charles and CPB maybe...

 

[Quickstatus]

No, just someone who doesn't understand either asymetric power relationships or the gernal principle of simple respect for everyone.

I have the great for someone who can take the p*** out of themselves, their gender, race, ethnicity, etc etc etc. But have the greatest respect for someone/group who is prepared to accept criticisms/comments prima facie and not manufacture an outrage and call it something which it isnt.

 

[drron]

And I am not sure what the asymmetric power relationship is between a CSM and a J pax.Surely it is ever changing.

 

[RooFlyer]

I don't know what 'asymmetric power relationship' means, full stop.

Should I be vaccinated against it?

 

[turnip666]

I don't know what 'asymmetric power relationship' means, full stop.

Should I be vaccinated against it?

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Asymmetric power requires a safety switch, not vaccination.

 

[esseeeayeenn]

I don't know what 'asymmetric power relationship' means, full stop.

Should I be vaccinated against it?

I am confident that your skin is thick enough to prevent infection.

 

[Quickstatus]

I am confident that your skin is thick enough to prevent infection.

Exactly. I treat everyone the same as I would like to be treated. As one with thick skin!

 

[samh004]

..and let's not even get started on the DYKWIAism that is out there.

Well obviously!