Grandpa says bookstore kicked him out for shopping alone in children's section

Platapus · 06-05-12, 06:34 PM

In reading the article and other articles, it appears that it was the sitting on the floor in the children's section that caused concern. Every B&N I have been in has chairs.

I can't condone or condemn B&N until both sides are represented.

I would like to learn more from both sides about this incident though. All we are reading is the man's side and of course from his viewpoint he did nothing wrong.

mookiemookie · 06-05-12, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

In reading the article and other articles, it appears that it was the sitting on the floor in the children's section that caused concern. Every B&N I have been in has chairs.

I can't condone or condemn B&N until both sides are represented.

I would like to learn more from both sides about this incident though. All we are reading is the man's side and of course from his viewpoint he did nothing wrong.

The children's section at B&N has child-sized chairs - not very comfy for a grown adult. I've sat on the floor while at B&N. If you walk into any B&N in America right now, you'll find someone sitting on the floor.

Sitting on the floor while talking on the phone is deemed a pedophilic threat? What if it had been a woman sitting on the floor at B&N in the children's section?

em2nought · 06-05-12, 07:22 PM

I dislike using the men's room with kids present. You should have to accompany your little troll when they "go" in there.

Onkel Neal · 06-05-12, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by em2nought

I dislike using the men's room with kids present. You should have to accompany your little troll when they "go" in there.

Troll?

Guys watching you in the bathroom?

Sheesh, I'm glad I don't live where you do.

Penguin · 06-05-12, 07:34 PM

I think he deserved to be kicked out of the store - for being an annoying phone-nazi. Some prefer to check out books without listening to other people babbling on the phone.

Stealhead · 06-05-12, 08:15 PM

It depends on where you sit or stand to be honest.I am willing to bet that a person sitting on the floor is considered an insurance liability and you are in others way as well pedo or not if you need to sit and look at a book then sit a in place where you can if you are an adult.Grab several books my daughter does this all the time grab some books and look at them pick the one/s that you want.At the same time if a store does not want you sitting on the floor a sign should be posted telling this.

There is too much paranoia and political correctness but to be honest a person sitting on the floor in the middle of a book store is pretty rude.Sit on the floor in front of me and I will tell you to get out of the way.I have seen people obstruct a an isle or even stair way before just to see what people will do they always get disappointed when I show up because I will ask them to get out the way and they will probably because they realize that I am asking nicely but that the cordial behavior will end on my part very quickly if they want to push their luck.

I agree with em2nought as well people are so paranoid about pedos it forces you to be paranoid of being accused of being one honestly I avoid public restrooms at all costs for numerous reasons unless I have no other options you get one of those guys walk up to the next urinal and he is watching you more the himself not my bag.

kiwi_2005 · 06-05-12, 08:45 PM

Crazy

PC over the top. What next males barred from using the library.

06-05-12, 06:34 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,366 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In reading the article and other articles, it appears that it was the sitting on the floor in the children's section that caused concern. Every B&N I have been in has chairs. I can't condone or condemn B&N until both sides are represented. I would like to learn more from both sides about this incident though. All we are reading is the man's side and of course from his viewpoint he did nothing wrong. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-05-12, 07:22 PM	#3
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I dislike using the men's room with kids present. You should have to accompany your little troll when they "go" in there. __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage!

06-05-12, 08:15 PM	#6
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	It depends on where you sit or stand to be honest.I am willing to bet that a person sitting on the floor is considered an insurance liability and you are in others way as well pedo or not if you need to sit and look at a book then sit a in place where you can if you are an adult.Grab several books my daughter does this all the time grab some books and look at them pick the one/s that you want.At the same time if a store does not want you sitting on the floor a sign should be posted telling this. There is too much paranoia and political correctness but to be honest a person sitting on the floor in the middle of a book store is pretty rude.Sit on the floor in front of me and I will tell you to get out of the way.I have seen people obstruct a an isle or even stair way before just to see what people will do they always get disappointed when I show up because I will ask them to get out the way and they will probably because they realize that I am asking nicely but that the cordial behavior will end on my part very quickly if they want to push their luck. I agree with em2nought as well people are so paranoid about pedos it forces you to be paranoid of being accused of being one honestly I avoid public restrooms at all costs for numerous reasons unless I have no other options you get one of those guys walk up to the next urinal and he is watching you more the himself not my bag. Last edited by Stealhead; 06-05-12 at 08:25 PM.

06-05-12, 08:45 PM	#7
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Crazy PC over the top. What next males barred from using the library. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

06-05-12, 07:34 PM	#5
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	I think he deserved to be kicked out of the store - for being an annoying phone-nazi. Some prefer to check out books without listening to other people babbling on the phone.