Comments on: Stonewall forces DVLA to withdraw auction of ‘anti-gay’ numberplates http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/ News, reviews and comment from Europe's largest gay news service Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:24:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: bodega vendetta http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-76105 bodega vendetta Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:22:09 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-76105 um, hello, who's bidding? i take one of each just to be polite. these plates are super rad. what are you you blokes thinking, get out of drag and start bidding. bodega vendetta and prvtdncr point blank, period dot. um, hello, who’s bidding? i take one of each just to be polite.
these plates are super rad. what are you you blokes thinking, get
out of drag and start bidding. bodega vendetta and prvtdncr point blank, period dot.

]]> By: Mike http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75973 Mike Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:07:05 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75973 PS have they thought of banning "RU 1 2" ? ;-) PS have they thought of banning “RU 1 2″ ? ;-)

]]> By: Mike http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75970 Mike Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:05:04 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75970 Surely in this country a faggot is a meatball and a dyke or dike is an earthwork for defence, ie Offa's Dyke (who was not his gay sister!) For once I have to say little bit silly Stonewall! Surely in this country a faggot is a meatball and a dyke or dike is an earthwork for defence, ie Offa’s Dyke (who was not his gay sister!) For once I have to say little bit silly Stonewall!

]]> By: Terry http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75935 Terry Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:54:56 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75935 LOL@Andy. Better yet Rob, see can you buy this one for yourself:- MUPP3T LOL@Andy. Better yet Rob, see can you buy this one for yourself:-

MUPP3T

]]> By: Codex http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75932 Codex Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:15:38 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75932 What a meddling, tiresome nuisance and embarrassment to the gay cause Stonewall has become. If anything their nit-picking ways are likely to stir up anti-gay sentiment, not the reverse! It is Stonewall's absurd distortion of priorities that is making them/us prime cannon-fodder for the mainstream media; without which these ridiculous stories would not reach the pages of the Mail et al, making a laughing stock of us all. Isn't it time people stopped supporting their gala fundraisers and put their faith in more worthy organisations instead? What a meddling, tiresome nuisance and embarrassment to the gay cause Stonewall has become. If anything their nit-picking ways are likely to stir up anti-gay sentiment, not the reverse! It is Stonewall’s absurd distortion of priorities that is making them/us prime cannon-fodder for the mainstream media; without which these ridiculous stories would not reach the pages of the Mail et al, making a laughing stock of us all. Isn’t it time people stopped supporting their gala fundraisers and put their faith in more worthy organisations instead?

]]> By: Andy http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75931 Andy Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:11:44 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75931 "I think I'm going to get R0BN for my new plates. Most people on here would find that offensive. ;o)" Indeed. But why bother? Your mother probably finds you offensive enough, you don't need plates to emphasise that particular trait your seem so bafflingly proud of. Must be all you're particularly good at if you feel a need to advertise constantly that you are. “I think I’m going to get R0BN for my new plates.
Most people on here would find that offensive. ;o)”

Indeed. But why bother? Your mother probably finds you offensive enough, you don’t need plates to emphasise that particular trait your seem so bafflingly proud of. Must be all you’re particularly good at if you feel a need to advertise constantly that you are.

]]> By: The C*nt of Monte Crisco http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75926 The C*nt of Monte Crisco Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:27:22 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75926 Oh, and I agree with what lee posted near top of page Oh, and I agree with what lee posted near top of page

]]> By: The C*nt of Monte Crisco http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75925 The C*nt of Monte Crisco Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:26:36 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75925 I'd like to order "D1KE 69" please for my car :) I’d like to order “D1KE 69″ please for my car :)

]]> By: markymark http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75913 markymark Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:17:31 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75913 I really can't see any homophobes wanting to purchase these number plates for their car. They would be the laughing stock of their mates. It seems somewhat of an overreaction. I really can’t see any homophobes wanting to purchase these number plates for their car. They would be the laughing stock of their mates. It seems somewhat of an overreaction.

]]> By: Eagle Ashcroft http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75899 Eagle Ashcroft Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75899 Come on surely they can't take offense to those plates or else they have a very big imagination. It looks nothing like "faggot" or "dyke" to me. It seems Stonewall is very paranoid over something that does not exist except in their delusional minds. Come on surely they can’t take offense to those plates or else they have a very big imagination. It looks nothing like “faggot” or “dyke” to me. It seems Stonewall is very paranoid over something that does not exist except in their delusional minds.

]]> By: moamaom http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75896 moamaom Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:13:51 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75896 I agree with the Eric James to an extent, these do kind of feed into a culture where calling gay people dykes and faggots is acceptable. That being said I'm amazed at Stonewall's priories here. They can't find the time to fight for marriage equality but can easily find some to fight against offensive number plates? It's quite likely that Britain has been dumped with the worst gay rights organisation in the world. I agree with the Eric James to an extent, these do kind of feed into a culture where calling gay people dykes and faggots is acceptable.

That being said I’m amazed at Stonewall’s priories here. They can’t find the time to fight for marriage equality but can easily find some to fight against offensive number plates?

It’s quite likely that Britain has been dumped with the worst gay rights organisation in the world.

]]> By: Ash Kent http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75891 Ash Kent Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:49:45 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75891 I really do not think that Stonewall gave this matter proper consideration before crying 'homophobia'. It seems that obvious only an lgbt person would be interested in buying these plates or perhaps Stonewall realised this and are protecting us from ourselves! I really do not think that Stonewall gave this matter proper consideration before crying ‘homophobia’. It seems that obvious only an lgbt person would be interested in buying these plates or perhaps Stonewall realised this and are protecting us from ourselves!

]]> By: theotherone http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75880 theotherone Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:45:53 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75880 RobN: I'd not hate you, I'd think you where a small, loud mouthed red breasted bird that heralds Winter - a robin red breast driving a car! How cool's that! RobN: I’d not hate you, I’d think you where a small, loud mouthed red breasted bird that heralds Winter – a robin red breast driving a car! How cool’s that!

]]> By: theotherone http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75878 theotherone Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:37:30 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75878 As has already been commented it would be Queer people who would buy these plates and use them. Is Stonewall now saying that we're not allowed to call ourselves Dykes, Poofs, Trannies, greedy (for Bi) or any other 'insult' we wish to take back and turn on the homophobes? Why don't they bugger off, I'm sick of their bv11 5h17. As has already been commented it would be Queer people who would buy these plates and use them.

Is Stonewall now saying that we’re not allowed to call ourselves Dykes, Poofs, Trannies, greedy (for Bi) or any other ‘insult’ we wish to take back and turn on the homophobes?

Why don’t they bugger off, I’m sick of their bv11 5h17.

]]> By: RobN http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75875 RobN Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:09:07 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75875 I think I'm going to get R0BN for my new plates. Most people on here would find that offensive. ;o) I think I’m going to get R0BN for my new plates.
Most people on here would find that offensive. ;o)

]]> By: BouncerManInBlack http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75865 BouncerManInBlack Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:33:43 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75865 Above reads <>>> Personally I would LOVE to have a number plate with FAGGOT on it. And many Pakistani and Black people, that I know or work with, would be very proud to sport a 'N1gga' or 'P4ki' plate. What is wrong with us all being proud of what we are and who we are? Above reads <>>>

Personally I would LOVE to have a number plate with FAGGOT on it. And many Pakistani and Black people, that I know or work with, would be very proud to sport a ‘N1gga’ or ‘P4ki’ plate.

What is wrong with us all being proud of what we are and who we are?

]]> By: tsuchan http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75858 tsuchan Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:14:22 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75858 So, Pink-News... you've read the comments. Are we going to see an article soon about Stonewall's response, after you put our comments to them? So, Pink-News… you’ve read the comments. Are we going to see an article soon about Stonewall’s response, after you put our comments to them?

]]> By: Xaria http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75856 Xaria Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:04:22 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75856 id love a 'dyke' numberplate. yet again stonewall act like twits. we want marriage and equality ya morons! if someone wants to pay a few grand for a 'funny' plate whats the harm?! its almost as though their only interested in going after soft targets because they have got too used to being a govt pet... id love a ‘dyke’ numberplate.

yet again stonewall act like twits.

we want marriage and equality ya morons! if someone wants to pay a few grand for a ‘funny’ plate whats the harm?!

its almost as though their only interested in going after soft targets because they have got too used to being a govt pet…

]]> By: Stunners http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75825 Stunners Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:03:12 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75825 I'm sure the amount of money and time spent on this particular cause is relative. I’m sure the amount of money and time spent on this particular cause is relative.

]]> By: lee http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75819 lee Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:29:57 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/05/stonewall-forces-dvla-to-withdraw-auction-of-anti-gay-numberplates/#comment-75819 well said Simon. Stonewall are a closed shop who are interested in protecting Stonewall. When was the last time Ben S was out meeting various gay groups in the UK? i've never agreed to Stonewall protecting me. Oh and Eric what has Stonewall done to stop dancehall artist coming to the UK promoting the incitement of murder towards gay people. Lee well said Simon. Stonewall are a closed shop who are interested in protecting Stonewall. When was the last time Ben S was out meeting various gay groups in the UK? i’ve never agreed to Stonewall protecting me.

Oh and Eric what has Stonewall done to stop dancehall artist coming to the UK promoting the incitement of murder towards gay people.

Lee

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