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That publicising this event today is out of order

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Thedoctorswife1 · 30/07/2024 19:21

A local soft play chose last night and today to promote a Taylor swift themed event- it wasn’t out there before hand, just emerged yesterday evening. I think this is out of order given what’s happened in Southport. I sent them a polite private message - alerting them that the Southport event was also Swiftie themed and that they should reconsider their advert. It’s been “seen” but no reply.
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MartinsSpareCalculator · 30/07/2024 19:52

I think if it were my business I'd wait a couple of days to advertise the event as it would just feel a bit wrong.

But if I saw one being advertised I wouldn't really think much about it.

Shockvote · 30/07/2024 19:52

If it’s in Southport, yes, you have a point. If it’s in Aberdeen, I probably wouldn’t have gone with that theme but no, I don’t think it should be cancelled.

Sirzy · 30/07/2024 19:49

I live close to Southport and lots of things have been cancelled or postponed. Further afield I wouldn’t expect that to happen though

Alther · 30/07/2024 19:49

Where is it op?

LaLaLouella · 30/07/2024 19:48

You are reading too much into this - the fact the attack took place at an event themed around Taylor Swift doesn't mean all others should be cancelled. Should all kids summer clubs stop?

Izzymoon · 30/07/2024 19:48

So if there was a Taylor swift concert tonight, in another place, you think it should have been cancelled?
Or is it just small businesses?

These things are planned and coordinated ages in advance.

purplepeopleeater28 · 30/07/2024 19:47

I think you’re being weird tbh

AllstarFacilier · 30/07/2024 19:46

If it’s in Southport then I could see it being ooor timing. If it’s anywhere else in the country then I’m embarrassed for you for messaging them.

DaisyChain505 · 30/07/2024 19:35

This is a reach. Let it go.

Wakeywake · 30/07/2024 19:31

There's no suggestion that the fact it was a Swift themed event had anything to do with the attack, is there? It was purely incidental. You might as well say that no dance classes should be advertised, or no events aimed at children.

SauviGone · 30/07/2024 19:30

If it’s in Ormskirk then yeah, pretty crass.

If it’s 300 miles away I don’t see the problem.

ShouldhavebeencalledAppollo · 30/07/2024 19:29

Give over

So no events slightly related to Taylor swift should be advertised?

Have we been warned that a group of men are targeting Taylor swift events? If so the answer wouldn’t be stop people doing what they want. It would to police the events and stop murderous bastards.

Mountainpika · 30/07/2024 19:25

What happened was awful - but surely that doesn't mean other events should not take place. How far away is the event from Southport? If close by, then no, maybe not very tactful. If miles away - then I don't see the problem.