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**Seadog** · 13-05-12, 19:14

Flagdeck, I refer to 'going ashore' from establishment or ship and use 'run ashore'. I punctuate questions with a question mark and in my shiny new world, so do communicators.

On topic: the problem as some have alluded to is, 'lads' be they civilians or servicemen in a large group and drinking on an empty head. The uniform doesn't guarantee good behaviour and respect for other punters. The bar management may feel that the obvious presence of servicemen may be bad for business as the dancefloor and bar area start to resemble a wild life documentary, young males squaring up, cock waving, etc. Older guys of all ranks and rates are more likely to avoid the 'lads' haunts and behave or take the buffoon in their ranks outside.

Plenty of pubs have no football colours rules, others are only open to those over 21 or even 25. The management reserve the right to refuse admission and they don't need to give a reason. Your service is not a master key or a frequent flyer gold card.

**Blackrat** · 13-05-12, 19:20

If i owned a pub i wouldn't let squaddies in. Well, not unless i wanted to claim something off the insurance.

**Guzzler** · 13-05-12, 20:57

Originally Posted by WreckerL

I'm confused now, how does a northern address get you barred (unless you mean you live in NI and your trying to get in an Eire bar). Also if you show your drivers licence how does that mark you as a serviceman? Mine just has my address and D.O.B. on it, not my occupation.

I think it's because they don't like northerners Wrecker.

Seems reasonable to me.

Err, and I've got friends of northern origin, whatever the fuck that means, so don't be nasty to me.

**Guzzler** · 13-05-12, 21:00

Originally Posted by danny

Seen as my current GF is not of white origin I think you have totally missed the point I was trying to make. I have no problem with anyone, just that simply why shouldn't it be illegal to discriminate against someone because they wear uniform for a living. Why is that more socially acceptable than being racist?

Non of us are of 'white origin'.

If you mean black or Asian or similar, just say so. Using extra unnecessary words doesn't make you appear clever.

As you have demonstrated.

**Ballistic** · 13-05-12, 21:26

Originally Posted by Guzzler

I think it's because they don't like northerners Wrecker.

Seems reasonable to me.

Err, and I've got friends of northern origin, whatever the fuck that means, so don't be nasty to me.

You used to have

**Flagdeck** · 13-05-12, 21:28

Originally Posted by Seadog

Flagdeck, I refer to 'going ashore' from establishment or ship and use 'run ashore'. I punctuate questions with a question mark and in my shiny new world, so do communicators.

On topic: the problem as some have alluded to is, 'lads' be they civilians or servicemen in a large group and drinking on an empty head. The uniform doesn't guarantee good behaviour and respect for other punters. The bar management may feel that the obvious presence of servicemen may be bad for business as the dancefloor and bar area start to resemble a wild life documentary, young males squaring up, cock waving, etc. Older guys of all ranks and rates are more likely to avoid the 'lads' haunts and behave or take the buffoon in their ranks outside.

Plenty of pubs have no football colours rules, others are only open to those over 21 or even 25. The management reserve the right to refuse admission and they don't need to give a reason. Your service is not a master key or a frequent flyer gold card.

Well fcuk my old boot...........we're a schoolie now are we.............................. and no mention of nelsons binns...........get back to your bunker.

On topic.................there was more to that article than admittance to pubs. what about.......abuse in the street.......refusal of credit....can't go to your kids school in rig ! (sorry....uniform.............for the wafus's, ....and seadog)

**Guzzler** · 13-05-12, 22:01

Originally Posted by Ballistic

You used to have

Still have.

Wolverhampton's practically Scotland.

Oh, you thought... .

Nah!

**Blackrat** · 14-05-12, 08:11

This thread is becoming a thing of beauty. The potential is there.

**WreckerL** · 14-05-12, 09:43

Flagdeck vs Seadog, who are you voting for BR?

**Seadog** · 14-05-12, 13:14

On topic.................there was more to that article than admittance to pubs. what about.......abuse in the street.......refusal of credit....can't go to your kids school in rig !

One doesn't need to be a serviceman to get abused in the street, refused credit, turned away from your kids' school due to an individual or corporate prejudice and a lot worse.

It's 'rig' or 'uniform' to me. I'm talented enough to be bilingual.....

Well fcuk my old boot...........we're a schoolie now are we.............................. and no mention of nelsons binns...........get back to your bunker.

...........but have yet to master jibberish.