Delta Fosters Diversity... I'm gonna be sick

[DoinTime]

Delta doesn't fund these functions because they think homosexuals, women, blacks, and hispanics are great. They fund these functions as a means of advertisement to groups of people that often feel discriminted against. When you can connect with your customers on such a deep level they are much more likely to be loyal in the future. This is a basic marketing tactic. It is not a waste of money.

 

[Wacopilot]

Somebody speaks with a lisp...... and Doodoointime is embarrassed.

Waco

 

[Mmmmmm Burritos]

Whenever I listen to debates like this, I come to the conclusion that

1) old people are usually the ones crying a river and having a temper tantrum about things they can't control.

2) young people have no problem with it.

It's not the 60's folks. Don't mix religion and business.

 

[General Lee]

Buckhead and Midtown ATL are full of that demographic, and they make a lot of money on average and love to travel (and dance). We fly nonstop to SFO and Key West from ATL also. I don't see a problem going after a certain demographic.



Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[PCL_128]

Delta doesn't fund these functions because they think homosexuals, women, blacks, and hispanics are great. They fund these functions as a means of advertisement to groups of people that often feel discriminted against. When you can connect with your customers on such a deep level they are much more likely to be loyal in the future. This is a basic marketing tactic. It is not a waste of money.

The problem with your theory is that while they're attracting the loyalty of this group of people, they're upsetting a far larger group of people (the average person that thinks this stuff is disgusting). If I was a paying Delta customer, I think I might take my business elsewhere to an airline that doesn't contribute to causes that I find disgusting. This is not good business.

 

[Mmmmmm Burritos]

The problem with your theory is that while they're attracting the loyalty of this group of people, they're upsetting a far larger group of people (the average person that thinks this stuff is disgusting). If I was a paying Delta customer, I think I might take my business elsewhere to an airline that doesn't contribute to causes that I find disgusting. This is not good business.

Yeah, take that business straight (or gay?) to AirTran who paints Sir Elton John all over the plane. I believe I saw UAL supporting diversity in Chicago when I was up there. I'm sure each airline does it. Go ahead and inconvenience yourself by switching airlines to prove a point that nobody will see you proving (unless you come here and rant on these boards).

All these internet tough guys crack me up!

 

[PCL_128]

Yeah, take that business straight (or gay?) to AirTran who paints Sir Elton John all over the plane. I believe I saw UAL supporting diversity in Chicago when I was up there. I'm sure each airline does it. Go ahead and inconvenience yourself by switching airlines to prove a point that nobody will see you proving (unless you come here and rant on these boards).

All these internet tough guys crack me up!

It has nothing to do with proving a point numbnuts. It's about not funding things that you don't believe in. I'm not going to send a donation to Planned Parenthood because I think abortion is disgusting, so do you really think I would purchase the product of a company that donates to Planned Parenthood when I know that it's the profits from my purchase that are being donated? This isn't about being a "tough guy." This is simply about not supporting a cause that you don't believe in. Companies should stick to business and not social activism.

 

[Ty Webb]

So if we agree with this stupid waste of airline money we are open minded and intelligent. But if we disagree with it then we are a bunch of close minded morons?

Is that the way it works?

That's exactly the way the "Diversity Industry" works. If you question any of their nonsense, you are immediately branded a "hater" or making "hate speech". Unfortunately, our colleges and universities have been promoting this hogwash for so long that some of these kids just spout this stuff without questioning it.

 

[say again]

The problem with your theory is that while they're attracting the loyalty of this group of people, they're upsetting a far larger group of people (the average person that thinks this stuff is disgusting). If I was a paying Delta customer, I think I might take my business elsewhere to an airline that doesn't contribute to causes that I find disgusting. This is not good business.

I think the general public could give 2 $hits what the company is doing. They'll be happy as long as the price of their ticket is cheap, and they arrive on time. They also deal with these groups on a majority of all flights nowadays. So go ahead, inconvenience yourself, it's not going to change a dang thing!!!

 

[Ty Webb]

More from the "Diversi-Dolts".

The anonymous "Bunny" apparently has problems reading as well as writing . . . . "Bunny" also seems to think it is OK to ask me who I am, but remains anonymous. Anyway, here's "Bunny's" PM to me:

Still have problem? Do something about it.

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Why not do something about your feelings. I have never worked for anyone whose philosophy or way of doing business was against my own principles.

For you, you can reveal your identify, and write an open letter to Delta. Let them know that their policy 'sicken' you and you would not ever work for them. Be open about it. Also do the same on this board and you may find qutie a few willing to follwo your lead.
Then we'd really believe that you could 'walk the walk' and not just 'talking the talk'.

Be acceptable, and other will accept you!

Bunny

Earth to Bunny-

This string is about a company spending money to promote Gay Pride Festivals. You're right I don't support this use of funds, and if I worked for Delta, I would sure let them know about it . . . and I'll bet their customers will.

This is, after all, the Bible belt, and as soon as some of these "thumpers" get a hold of this one, it should become quite comical to watch from the sidelines.

 

[Dangerkitty]

That's exactly the way the "Diversity Industry" works. If you question any of their nonsense, you are immediately branded a "hater" or making "hate speech". Unfortunately, our colleges and universities have been promoting this hogwash for so long that some of these kids just spout this stuff without questioning it.

I find it ironic that these enlightened open minded liberals all talk about how people should have an open mind and respect others feelings and ideals. But when I voice my objections to events such as this I am labeled a biggot and a homo-phobe. Well, is my opinion any less valid than the pointy headed liberal who states I should have an open mind?

Open mind only means that you agree with their line of thinking.

That side of the fence gives new meaning to the word hypocrite.

 

[~~~^~~~]

The problem with your theory is that while they're attracting the loyalty of this group of people, they're upsetting a far larger group of people (the average person that thinks this stuff is disgusting). If I was a paying Delta customer, I think I might take my business elsewhere to an airline that doesn't contribute to causes that I find disgusting. This is not good business.

Exactly

I just got back from my $40 hair cut in the inreasingly trendy part of town I live in. The staff is "diverse" and always a fun group of people to talk about current events with. All, meaning 100%, of the people from "Stevie," who considers himself "transgendered," to Beth, the Sunday School Teacher, were highly offended by Delta's actions. To sum up their thoughts:

"Why is Delta taking pay cuts from its employees and asking Congress to bail them out of their pension obligations - just to waste money on crap like this?"

This thread is relevant on this board because it shows that Delta is being managed by people who's first concern is not the health and survival of Delta.

AirTran is spending its money on wireless networking at all their gates to help out their business customers, XM radio, and increased frequent flier perks. These are broad based marketing efforts that don't offend anyone. More and more frequently I hear my Fortune 100 Clients who travel commerically about 65% of the time ( the other 35% being Corporate jets ) saying that they prefer Airtran's service. The reasons are obvious, Airtran is focused on their customers while Delta seems to be focused on pushing some bizzare agenda.

I don't care who you are - Delta's sponsorship of a book tour event for the author of "Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star" and Youth Pride ( which goes to public schools and talks with children about their sexuality, as well as setting up homosexually focused clubs ) is pretty racy. For many of us it is distasteful and wrong.

At Delta, we employees give personal donations to the United Way and March of Dimes. Yet, there is Company money available to sponsor a speech about the "Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star?"

Gays may, or may not, be headed for hell. But, I know for sure where Delta's stock is headed.

 

[SkyBoy1981]

I agree. Flying on a freaking airplane from point A to point B has nothing to do with your sexuality, race, gender, etc. Delta should have much bigger things on their plate right now than wasting time and money supporting the gay community. Gay, straight, who gives a dam? Its an airline not a dating community.

 

[MedFlyer]

This is, after all, the Bible belt, and as soon as some of these "thumpers" get a hold of this one, it should become quite comical to watch from the sidelines.

DL has been supporting these parades for the past two years with no real uproar from the bible thumpers. I doubt you'll see a big uproar now.

Many of the bible thumpers may not like that DL is supporting gay pride events, but if DL's fares are cheap, they'll keep flying DL. It's quite amazing how the almighty dollar can trump people's moral beliefs.

 

[SkyBoy1981]

Exactly

I just got back from my $40 hair cut in the inreasingly trendy part of town I live in. The staff is "diverse" and always a fun group of people to talk about current events with. All, meaning 100%, of the people from "Stevie," who considers himself "transgendered," to Beth, the Sunday School Teacher, were highly offended by Delta's actions. To sum up their thoughts:

"Why is Delta taking pay cuts from its employees and asking Congress to bail them out of their pension obligations - just to waste money on crap like this?"

This thread is relevant on this board because it shows that Delta is being managed by people who's first concern is not the health and survival of Delta.

AirTran is spending its money on wireless networking at all their gates to help out their business customers, XM radio, and increased frequent flier perks. These are broad based marketing efforts that don't offend anyone. More and more frequently I hear my Fortune 100 Clients who travel commerically about 65% of the time ( the other 35% being Corporate jets ) saying that they prefer Airtran's service. The reasons are obvious, Airtran is focused on their customers while Delta seems to be focused on pushing some bizzare agenda.

I don't care who you are - Delta's sponsorship of a book tour event for the author of "Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star" and Youth Pride ( which goes to public schools and talks with children about their sexuality, as well as setting up homosexually focused clubs ) is pretty racy. For many of us it is distasteful and wrong.

At Delta, we employees give personal donations to the United Way and March of Dimes. Yet, there is Company money available to sponsor a speech about the "Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star?"

Gays may, or may not, be headed for hell. But, I know for sure where Delta's stock is headed.

You hit the nail right on the head.