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prodigitalson

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5. I have mixed feelings about that

Reply to SunSeeker (Original post)

Tue Mar 18, 2025, 10:27 AM

Mar 18

on the one hand it shows that supposed corporate allies were never really such, which sucks.

On the other hand, I stopped going to the Houston Pride parade like ten years ago when I went to one and it was nothing but one float after another with - to borrow a line from George Carlin - corporate logo feces smeared all over it.

The kinda subversive nature of the old school parades is what made them fun.

And I detest large corporations.

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In 'very abnormal' development, longtime sponsors bail on San Francisco Pride [View all] SunSeeker Mar 18 OP

early pride was organic and home grown. then the alcohol peddlers took over to sell their msongs Mar 18 #1

They're now talking about selling tickets to it as a way of raising money. nt SunSeeker Mar 18 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author AZJonnie Mar 18 #3

Thanks. I put in your link. SunSeeker Mar 18 #4

I have mixed feelings about that prodigitalson Mar 18 #5