Gun Shop Allegedly Banned From Participating...

[cmstuard]

Gun Shop Allegedly Banned From Participating in Popular Store’s Contest: ‘Entry Contains Content That Promotes…Firearms'

I stopped shopping at Dick's over this kind of thing so I guess I'm done with Staple now also.

 

[bingley]

Their store, their rules, as INGO posters like to say.

 

[eldirector]

Walk across the street to OfficeMax, Office Depot, or any other number of office supply stores.

That was easy....

 

[DoggyDaddy]

“They went as far to say that they lump us in with illegal drug use."

Sounds like the government lumping guns in with alcohol, tobacco and explosives...

 

[Classic]

I tried to leave them a "contact us" message but you need an order number. I get that they really don't care what I think but I'd like to let them know why I don't shop there any more.

 

[223 Gunner]

I don't shop office supply stores often. But I will now NOT shop at Staples.

 

[cook4army]

Question I have is, did the entry form have the rules written on them, or near by that stated that the disqualifying items Staples mentioned? Or was this an after thought as to the reason Staples disqualified them to enter.

 

[WebSnyper]

Darn it... I liked Staples

 

[rollingblock]

Their store, their rules, as INGO posters like to say.

It sure is, but it's my butt Staples can kiss from now on too.

 

[Mark 1911]

Their store, their rules, as INGO posters like to say.

INGO posters also have a corollary statement to "Their store, their rules", goes something like "No guns = No Money".

 

[Piobair]

The link is a little hard to find, but the rules are posted. The list in the story is a little incomplete... They also reject non-profits and churches.
"...including but not limited to: not-for-profit; religious/faith-based; adult entertainment; gambling; liquor sales; firearms/weapons sales; businesses competing with Staples..."

Question I have is, did the entry form have the rules written on them, or near by that stated that the disqualifying items Staples mentioned? Or was this an after thought as to the reason Staples disqualified them to enter.

 

[CarmelHP]

Their store, their rules, as INGO posters like to say.

What does that have to do with a boycott? My money, my rules, as I like to say.

 

[PaxRomana]

Yeah it is similar to the old argument about freedom of speech. You are free to say whatever you like (almost) but you are not free from the potential consequences of that free speech. Their store, their rules....my money, my rules.

 

[Jerchap2]

The link is a little hard to find, but the rules are posted. The list in the story is a little incomplete... They also reject non-profits and churches.
"...including but not limited to: not-for-profit; religious/faith-based; adult entertainment; gambling; liquor sales; firearms/weapons sales; businesses competing with Staples..."

Staples is well-known for being anti-gun. Their rejection of religious/faith-based and firearms/weapons sales companies means that our fundamental belief systems clash, and I will not support an entity that is a polar opposite to my basic beliefs, at least as best I can.

 

[Jerchap2]

Yeah it is similar to the old argument about freedom of speech. You are free to say whatever you like (almost) but you are not free from the potential consequences of that free speech. Their store, their rules....my money, my rules.

Well said.

 

[walleyepw]

I do not prohibit people or businesses from believing what they want. But if their belief is opposed to mine, I do not have to accept what they believe or support their belief.

 

[CathyInBlue]

I wrote Staples to inform them of my boycott because of this case as soon as I learned of it on The Blaze. This was their response.

Thank you for your feedback. We respect your opinion on this issue. Staples values all of our customers and supports small businesses everywhere. We will take your feedback into account as we design future contests.

Sounds like, "G'way kid, ya bother me." to me.

 

[SERparacord]

As soon as they start selling bricks of .22 ammo you all will shop there.

 

[five5toad]

Their store, their rules, as INGO posters like to say.

THat's fine and dandy...but the lumping with criminality...horse sh*t.

 

[five5toad]

I wrote Staples to inform them of my boycott because of this case as soon as I learned of it on The Blaze. This was their response.

Sounds like, "G'way kid, ya bother me." to me.

Did the same thing, but told them not to insult me with a pre-manufactured response...we'll see.