al4x Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 how about simply suggesting people who shoot should simply not buy anything in WH Smiths and encourage their families to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Just sent her an email. (Actually it's all the other stuff I buy from there that they will be missing out on such as the book I bought last monday.) Anyhow... Dear Kate Swann, I am writing to protest about the ridiculous restrictions placed upon the shooting magazines I purchase from your stores. The restrictions are based on misinformation and prejudice and I shall not be using your premises whilst they are in force. I shall encourage family and friends to do likewise. Regards Mr A J ****** Edited October 15, 2012 by sitsinhedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Just sent her an email. (Actually it's all the other stuff I buy from there that they will be missing out on such as the book I bought last monday.) Anyhow... Dear Kate Swann, I am writing to protest about the ridiculous restrictions placed upon the shooting magazines I purchase from your stores. The restrictions are based on misinformation and prejudice and I shall not be using your premises whilst they are in force. I shall encourage family and friends to do likewise. Regards Mr A J ****** Stick sharpened and eye poked. Short, sharp and straight to the point: Nice one! Individual letters like this have the greatest effect and don't take more than a few seconds. Come on everyone, get one sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 yup no need to argue the point just start why you won't be doing any shopping there, then if BASC points out how many license holders there are and how many people participate they may just work out they can't afford to have ridiculous policies. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well,i've had a reply from my email i sent to WH Smith yesterday. Dear Customer Thank you for your email. WHSmith aims to offer our customers choice, whilst striking the right balance and not acting as a censor. WHSmith seeks to do its best to satisfy all of its customers who often have strongly opposing views. We aim to display all of our magazines in locations where they are accessible to those who want to buy them, but do not offend those who do not. The till prompt system has been in place for many years on a range of different products and this has not previously been an issue for customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 that'll be the one they are bunging out to all and sundry who have complained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well,i've had a reply from my email i sent to WH Smith yesterday. Dear Customer Thank you for your email. WHSmith aims to offer our customers choice, whilst striking the right balance and not acting as a censor. WHSmith seeks to do its best to satisfy all of its customers who often have strongly opposing views. We aim to display all of our magazines in locations where they are accessible to those who want to buy them, but do not offend those who do not. The till prompt system has been in place for many years on a range of different products and this has not previously been an issue for customers. I just got two the same as that. They're basically saying they will do as they like so **** off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I just wrote to this lady a polite complaining e-mail, I hope all of you follow and write to her + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) I just got two the same as that. They're basically saying they will do as they like so **** off. So why is gay times visible and not hidden away - I find that a little offensive so what are they going to do to not hurt my feelings? Sounds like a standard bull doings answer. Edited October 15, 2012 by oscarsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Email sent with a tweak to include about the censorship that she states whs do not operate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 This is going to be interesting. Let's just take Shooting Times and Sporting Gun as probably the two best known shooting magazines. These two, I would imagine, are the two most supported by us lot. Now, when the chips are down, are we going to see from them just how well our support of them is valued or when we occasionally are told that it is, is it just an a editorial advertising load of bunkum. These, plus other shooting 'n' fishing titles, are part of the IPC media group - google and you're probably in for a surprise. In support of our cause, a threat to remove their titles from WH Smith's shelves would leave them virtually bare - not too sure about Gay News though. Question is: Will they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 This is going to be interesting. Let's just take Shooting Times and Sporting Gun as probably the two best known shooting magazines. These two, I would imagine, are the two most supported by us lot. Now, when the chips are down, are we going to see from them just how well our support of them is valued or when we occasionally are told that it is, is it just an a editorial advertising load of bunkum. These, plus other shooting 'n' fishing titles, are part of the IPC media group - google and you're probably in for a surprise. In support of our cause, a threat to remove their titles from WH Smith's shelves would leave them virtually bare - not too sure about Gay News though. Question is: Will they? Would be great if they did. And what about shooting authors? And BASC, who produce handbooks on subjects such as vermin control? Could they not do the same, and refuse to sell their material in WHSmith's? Also, I have had the exact same letter, but from a Mrs Tyler for some reason, and I have sent this reply: Dear Mrs. Tyler, You claim that WHSmith aims to strike a balance while "not acting as a censor". An age restriction for buying shooting magazines when there is no age restriction for shooting itself is in fact censorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Would be great if they did. And what about shooting authors? And BASC, who produce handbooks on subjects such as vermin control? Could they not do the same, and refuse to sell their material in WHSmith's? Also, I have had the exact same letter, but from a Mrs Tyler for some reason, and I have sent this reply: Dear Mrs. Tyler, You claim that WHSmith aims to strike a balance while "not acting as a censor". An age restriction for buying shooting magazines when there is no age restriction for shooting itself is in fact censorship. Virtually what I added to my email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Have just e-mailed the CEO of IPC Media explaining the reason for the potential drop in sales of shooting magazine titles and if this is of concern, what she might do about rectifying the situation. Feel free to jump in: sylvia_auton@ipcmedia.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Maybe we should all target another magazine and complain like Animal Aid did. I reckon we should go for "Closer" - my mrs gets it and it is utter drivel. Target that rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Email sent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Just the one reply from WH Smith, Guys. I've now had 12 - they're coming in pairs - I think something automatic has jammed and it's probably 14 by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Just the one reply from WH Smith, Guys. I've now had 12 - they're coming in pairs - I think something automatic has jammed and it's probably 14 by now! Maybe she fancies ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I got the same generic rubbish back from Joanne Tyler...what a bunch of ****s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Maybe she fancies ya Think I would probably prefer the IPC Media version, she looks quite pleasant She's replied already saying they were not aware of what was going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'm getting pairs of the 'Dear Customer' email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Also, email the WHSmith chairman Walker Boyd at walker.boyd@whsmith.co.uk Shooting times, sporting gun, BASC et al have taken up the cause and are publicising the petition. This campaign should be getting more support over the next week when this week's copies of shooting magazines hit the shelves. Also, almost all comments on the Telegraph website are common sense based, which is good to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Also, email the WHSmith chairman Walker Boyd at walker.boyd@whsmith.co.uk Shooting times, sporting gun, BASC et al have taken up the cause and are publicising the petition. This campaign should be getting more support over the next week when this week's copies of shooting magazines hit the shelves. Also, almost all comments on the Telegraph website are common sense based, which is good to see. Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Shootinguk forums are also posting the link to the petition as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Could everyone please share the petition on every site they are a part of, such as facebook, twitter, google+, wordpress, various shooting forums, etc. It has had nearly 500 signatures in less than 24 hours, which is good, but we really need more. The more the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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