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Lush, what is the point?!

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Gloriia · 03/09/2025 14:55

Lush closing stores for 24hr 'in solidarity of Gaza'.

What a ridiculous empty gesture.

Surely a better idea would be to stay open for 24 hrs and donate all extra income to a Gazan charity, or close but all staff to attend an intifada with flasks and placards <'free palestine' naturally, do not mentions the hostages!>

I quite liked Lush I'll ensure to shop elsewhere going forward.

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MrsSkylerWhite · 10/09/2025 12:17

40andlovelife · 08/09/2025 14:14

My post was in response to the OP. Not you. It’s her post. If you would like to have the right to ask me my opinions then I suggest you start a new post and when I reply to you, you can assume that right. TTFN

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You believe you can dictate who asks questions about your posts/opinions on a public forum?
Thats not the way it works.

Dangermoos · 08/09/2025 19:32

ButtCheeks · 08/09/2025 14:19

Are you for real?

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I'm afraid they are.

DrPrunesqualer · 08/09/2025 14:49

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I was offering advice as a courtesy in case you didn’t understand how the threads work
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you suggest I have multiple accounts !!! ??

That’s a Wierd response unless you’re aware of people ?? that invested to have multiple accounts. 🤔

40andlovelife · 08/09/2025 14:34

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DrPrunesqualer · 08/09/2025 14:27

40andlovelife · 08/09/2025 14:14

My post was in response to the OP. Not you. It’s her post. If you would like to have the right to ask me my opinions then I suggest you start a new post and when I reply to you, you can assume that right. TTFN

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Mumsnet is a conversation between everyone on here. Not just to the person who starts the thread
That’s not how it works

especially as you haven’t actually tagged OP

ButtCheeks · 08/09/2025 14:19

Hairshare · 05/09/2025 15:59

There's never any excuse for a genocide. Taking hostages isn't good either, but in this case, the suffering and the violation of human rights is not the same scale.
It's a genocide.
Hamas has not done anything comparable.
BTW, it's not Hammas who are sniping at people queuing for food. Why would they do that?

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Are you for real?

40andlovelife · 08/09/2025 14:14

MrsSkylerWhite · 08/09/2025 14:05

I’m perfectly calm, thank you.

So what’s virtuous about a company taking the same stance?

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My post was in response to the OP. Not you. It’s her post. If you would like to have the right to ask me my opinions then I suggest you start a new post and when I reply to you, you can assume that right. TTFN

MrsSkylerWhite · 08/09/2025 14:05

40andlovelife · 08/09/2025 14:02

Read again. I have not said it is virtuous to express abhorrence. I have clearly said the company closing for one day is IT saying ‘ aren’t I virtuous’ . Massive difference. Hope this calms you down.

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I’m perfectly calm, thank you.

So what’s virtuous about a company taking the same stance?

40andlovelife · 08/09/2025 14:02

MrsSkylerWhite · 08/09/2025 13:44

Why do you consider expressing abhorrence for a deliberate starvation policy “virtuous”?

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Read again. I have not said it is virtuous to express abhorrence. I have clearly said the company closing for one day is IT saying ‘ aren’t I virtuous’ . Massive difference. Hope this calms you down.

MrsSkylerWhite · 08/09/2025 13:44

40andlovelife · 05/09/2025 11:31

Performative, look at me, aren’t I virtuous nonsense.

Why do you consider expressing abhorrence for a deliberate starvation policy “virtuous”?

allusernamesaretakennow · 08/09/2025 09:19

Hairshare · 05/09/2025 15:59

There's never any excuse for a genocide. Taking hostages isn't good either, but in this case, the suffering and the violation of human rights is not the same scale.
It's a genocide.
Hamas has not done anything comparable.
BTW, it's not Hammas who are sniping at people queuing for food. Why would they do that?

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Oh dear.

Hairshare · 05/09/2025 15:59

Gloriia · 05/09/2025 15:50

I believe every life matters and if there is a company whether Lush or UEFA last month who want to make a statement about gaza then all victims should matter.

So a generic 'end the conflict in gaza' should be used. If you're going to go to the trouble of giving your staff an extra day off then have a balanced, unbiased stance.

No-one should be murdered whilst queuing for aid i agree, hamas and other terrorist groups shooting civilians are despicable thats why the IDF are getting rid of them.

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There's never any excuse for a genocide. Taking hostages isn't good either, but in this case, the suffering and the violation of human rights is not the same scale.
It's a genocide.
Hamas has not done anything comparable.
BTW, it's not Hammas who are sniping at people queuing for food. Why would they do that?

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Gloriia · 05/09/2025 15:50

Hairshare · 05/09/2025 15:35

Do you believe that Israeli hostages are being starved, mutilated and murdered in anything like the quantities that Palestinians are? What evidence do you have for this?
Even if Hamas has committed many such atrocities, do you really believe that it's right for the innocent children who happen to have been born in the same country as Hamas to be deliberately starved, or murdered as they queue for a drink of water?
This is not an unintended consequence of war, it's deliberate. The UN has spoken out against it.
And it turns out that the purpose of this thread is not to have a laugh at Lush for closing their shops as stated, but to spread Israeli propaganda.

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I believe every life matters and if there is a company whether Lush or UEFA last month who want to make a statement about gaza then all victims should matter.

So a generic 'end the conflict in gaza' should be used. If you're going to go to the trouble of giving your staff an extra day off then have a balanced, unbiased stance.

No-one should be murdered whilst queuing for aid i agree, hamas and other terrorist groups shooting civilians are despicable thats why the IDF are getting rid of them.

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Hairshare · 05/09/2025 15:35

Gloriia · 05/09/2025 12:42

'The same names' don't want anyone to starve. I'm particularly concerned about skeletal hostages. Do Lush mean feed the hostages do you think?

A day off for Lush staff will not help civilians suffering in war zones.

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Do you believe that Israeli hostages are being starved, mutilated and murdered in anything like the quantities that Palestinians are? What evidence do you have for this?
Even if Hamas has committed many such atrocities, do you really believe that it's right for the innocent children who happen to have been born in the same country as Hamas to be deliberately starved, or murdered as they queue for a drink of water?
This is not an unintended consequence of war, it's deliberate. The UN has spoken out against it.
And it turns out that the purpose of this thread is not to have a laugh at Lush for closing their shops as stated, but to spread Israeli propaganda.

PinkBobby · 05/09/2025 13:53

Gloriia · 05/09/2025 13:50

So we can only discuss issues on here if we have been in direct contact with the company in question to volunteer? I had no idea.

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No - I’m saying that you have a good idea and should share it with them.

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Gloriia · 05/09/2025 13:50

PinkBobby · 05/09/2025 13:06

Contact them then! I’m sure they’re always looking for new ways to fundraise. You could even volunteer for the 24/48hr soap sale!

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So we can only discuss issues on here if we have been in direct contact with the company in question to volunteer? I had no idea.

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PinkBobby · 05/09/2025 13:06

Gloriia · 05/09/2025 12:54

-And a day off got people talking, it got some people buying and therefore means more money to people suffering'z

A handful of posters talking. A brief mentiom on news programmes.

It's great that they are activists. Their pr staff just need to use common sense and try to be a bit more useful stunt wise.

Contact them then! I’m sure they’re always looking for new ways to fundraise. You could even volunteer for the 24/48hr soap sale!

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Gloriia · 05/09/2025 12:54

-And a day off got people talking, it got some people buying and therefore means more money to people suffering'z

A handful of posters talking. A brief mentiom on news programmes.

It's great that they are activists. Their pr staff just need to use common sense and try to be a bit more useful stunt wise.

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Hairshare · 05/09/2025 12:54

SharonEllis · 05/09/2025 11:49

Actially I think it is harmful. As this discussion shows it debases the level of public debate and prioritises fatuous virtue signalling over the hard work of getting things done.

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So what hard work that needs to be done is Lush distracting from?
Are you in favour of banning arms exports and sanctions in Israel?

PinkBobby · 05/09/2025 12:48

Gloriia · 05/09/2025 12:42

'The same names' don't want anyone to starve. I'm particularly concerned about skeletal hostages. Do Lush mean feed the hostages do you think?

A day off for Lush staff will not help civilians suffering in war zones.

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So I assume your concern for the hostages means you’re anti the current violence in Gaza City?

And a day off got people talking, it got some people buying and therefore means more money to people suffering.

GladioliGreen · 05/09/2025 12:48

Gloriia · 05/09/2025 12:42

'The same names' don't want anyone to starve. I'm particularly concerned about skeletal hostages. Do Lush mean feed the hostages do you think?

A day off for Lush staff will not help civilians suffering in war zones.

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Have you read any articles associated with this at all? Lush aren't feeding anyone. That's the whole point of why they went about things the way they did. They would much rather send food into Gaza but they can't because of Israels restrictions.

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Gloriia · 05/09/2025 12:42

GladioliGreen · 05/09/2025 12:38

It's a strange one because we are constantly told on here that no one wants to see children starve yet like clockwork everytime someone speaks out against it up pop the same names ready to criticise.

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'The same names' don't want anyone to starve. I'm particularly concerned about skeletal hostages. Do Lush mean feed the hostages do you think?

A day off for Lush staff will not help civilians suffering in war zones.

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PinkBobby · 05/09/2025 12:41

usernamealreadytaken · 05/09/2025 12:09

Given they've made massive losses in the last year or so, perhaps it will save the government money, or make them more due to their increased sales to Gaza/Hamas supporters?

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Yes - I can picture all those Hamas supporters popping in to buy soap for children who have lost limbs. Terrorists are known for their delight in scented soap and charity. i hope there’s an expose soon re how LUSH helped Hamas with systemic aid looting (that no one else can find evidence of)

GladioliGreen · 05/09/2025 12:38

DrPrunesqualer · 05/09/2025 11:03

Here it is

Personally I’d think it obvious that starving an entire population is disgusting
These days it seems some need reminding

It's a strange one because we are constantly told on here that no one wants to see children starve yet like clockwork everytime someone speaks out against it up pop the same names ready to criticise.

DrPrunesqualer · 05/09/2025 12:16

usernamealreadytaken · 05/09/2025 12:08

It gets them publicity to help raise their lagging sales figures by appealing to a potentially new group of consumers.

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£690 million profit last year is hardly lagging figures 🤣