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Offensive sign, what can I do?

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AndThisIsTrue · 04/11/2014 10:10

Hi, I have never really been in this section before but I came across a ridiculous half naked woman sign yesterday advertising a scrapyard and would love to do something about it but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Should I just write them a letter? I have a feeling that won't do much though.Thanks.

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JohnnyB123 · 13/10/2015 16:13

Why are (some) feminists so obsessed with censoring the "enemy"? www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-politics/10195151/Why-has-feminism-become-obsessed-with-censoring-the-enemy.html

PuffinsAreFictitious · 30/03/2015 20:45

He's a child who has a bit of a problem with women. Hope the police are keeping an eye on him, any man carrying that much anger is going to do someone serious harm one day.

CMOTGilbertBlythe · 30/03/2015 13:08

Why have you dug up a 6 month old thread? Do you go looking for threads to be annoyed about? Is it your sign?

candysnatch7 · 30/03/2015 13:04

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PuffinsAreFictitious · 28/12/2014 11:46

Yes, I am. So nice of you, a man, to notice

Aqui3a · 28/12/2014 05:15

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PuffinsAreFictitious · 26/12/2014 22:57

Oh Aqui1a, you are a card!

Aqui2a · 23/12/2014 22:45

Can we make all women wear burkas? I mean, I don't want to be offended, do I! What if I happen to see her skin, or find her attractive? Oh my...

What? Other people might want to see it? Why would I care if other people appreciate such things, I'm a feminist! All that matters is feminism- I mean, equality. Wink

Also, let's definitely keep all the posters of men in designer underwear or whatever else, up. We all know that's not as important. :)

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AndThisIsTrue · 05/12/2014 21:12

I just drove past this sign again today and someone has painted pants on it! Was it a mumsnetter!?

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Zazzles007 · 10/11/2014 19:42

Also try the local radio stations, websites that promote local news. Is there a current affairs type program like this www.7perth.com.au/view/today-tonight, in your area?

Lones80 · 10/11/2014 10:26

Not yet! I might try the local paper. I might contact my community council, although they might not be able to do anything as I actually live in a neighbouring area to the offending image.

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AndThisIsTrue · 09/11/2014 21:21

Good idea Zazzle, it was obviously in the paper before so might be worth writing to them again. Did you get any reply Lones?

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Zazzles007 · 07/11/2014 19:21

Failing that, what about the local (and not so local) papers and other media outlets? They would love a story like this, especially as the company has ignored bans from the ASA. The company won't like the media attention and 'should' react sharpish. However having said that, they sound particularly thick about this issue.

ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 21:22

Oh good! Tell them if they don't Mumsnet are going to shit on it.

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Lones80 · 04/11/2014 21:07

I've emailed the company asking for them to move the lorry (long shot but I thought I would try). I've also emailed my MP who seems pretty hot on local issues so I'll see what she says.

ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 20:59

Do it! they can't complain if it's banned. Get a spray gun or something. Or just spray it with shit. It's a big arse after all!

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AndThisIsTrue · 04/11/2014 20:56

I just received the same reply. How is it that they could ban it before then?! I am tempted to go paint over, could probably reach through the fence without even going on their property!

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ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 20:36

I would write back to them and say that since the lorry is in service it IS in their area and they HAVE to pursue it.

That or I'd fucking spray paint the thing out of existence.

Lones80 · 04/11/2014 18:06

My response from the ASA:

"Thank you for contacting us at the ASA. I’m sorry to hear you’ve had cause for concern. I should tell you, however, that we won’t be pursuing your complaint further, as the material falls outside our remit. The ad is appearing on the side of a lorry, and is situated inside the advertiser’s own property. While I understand you find it distasteful, we do not consider we could reasonably argue that the ad’s primary function is to advertise the service, particularly given that it appears on their own property. I would therefore suggest that you contact your local Trading Standards. I do hope you’re able to pursue your complaint further."

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AndThisIsTrue · 04/11/2014 12:19

On ASA. Yes it was on Salamander Street yesterday.

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Lones80 · 04/11/2014 11:33

I've also complained to the ASA. The one I saw was on Salamander Street, was it the same for you?

ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 11:20

With trading standards? Not on the company website? They'll not respond I bet.

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AndThisIsTrue · 04/11/2014 11:13

Have filled in an online complaint. I wonder how long it has been there for?

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AndThisIsTrue · 04/11/2014 11:02

Great, thanks. It was right against the fence next to the main road so blatantly on show.

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