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[Frood]

Again with the racism?

Ohhhhhh, you poor little victimized minority. Coptic Christians in Egypt feel your pain.  ac_lmfao

So in closing, you've repeatedly demonstrated that you're a self avowed racist, homophobe, and sexist so you'd like to leave it there?



 ac_lmfao

[RW]

Age restrictions on seeing people dancing in the streets?



Get a grip Shen.

For the umpteenth time, I don't care about dancing. I got to Caribana West every year. Sexy, skimpy outfits for sure. No chained, nude guys simulating giving head. See the diff?



I don't give a fuck what turns on anyone, but ffs sakes white fruits, put an age restriction on it like straight pervs do.

I've yet to see that at a pride parade and I'VE ACTUALLY BEEN TO ONE.

[Anonymous]

Again with the racism?

Ohhhhhh, you poor little victimized minority. Coptic Christians in Egypt feel your pain.  ac_lmfao

So in closing, you've repeatedly demonstrated that you're a self avowed racist, homophobe, and sexist so you'd like to leave it there?

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but special ed level, third grade level insults from a delusional gasbag will always be beneath me.

[Frood]

Again with the racism?

Ohhhhhh, you poor little victimized minority. Coptic Christians in Egypt feel your pain.  ac_lmfao

So in closing, you've repeatedly demonstrated that you're a self avowed racist, homophobe, and sexist so you'd like to leave it there?

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but special ed level, third grade level insults from a delusional gasbag will always be beneath me.

So you're suggesting that you're not a self avowed racist, homophobe, and sexist? I can show you what you've repeatedly said about white homosexual males if you like?  ac_razz

[Bricktop]

What part of "anecdotal" are you having trouble with?

When Vancouver City Council is reporting said numbers (last year it was closer to $30 million) it tends to hold a lot more weight. :p



FYI



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We used to run Formula One Grands Prix here in Adelaide.



The Government told everyone that it generated over $100M in tourist dollars.



Eventually, they were asked how they knew that.



Anecdotal evidence only. There is NO hard data about revenue raised by specific events.

[RW]

I think it's done by formula based on the number of people and the minimum they spend during such events.  I dropped at least $50 on food and drinks last time I went.  Estimates aren't that hard come by.

[keeper]

I think it's done by formula based on the number of people and the minimum they spend during such events.  I dropped at least $50 on food and drinks last time I went.  Estimates aren't that hard come by.

How many times have you went ?

[RW]

Twice.



My gaybours make a trip down every year and spend hundreds of dollars each year doing so.

[Bricktop]

I think it's done by formula based on the number of people and the minimum they spend during such events.  I dropped at least $50 on food and drinks last time I went.  Estimates aren't that hard come by.

See the vaguaries..."I dropped at least"...



The point is did you go specifically for that event? How much MORE than normal trading was taken by vendors?



Then, factor that over the ENTIRE YEAR. A month's spike in takings does not mean the place made an extra $30M. It means people spent their money in a concentrated period of time...



Be that as it may, how is that important? If we rely on gay people to act like salacious fools for the entertainment of the mindless onlookers in order to raise revenue, how low are we going?



That's just a "live" version of reality TV.

[RW]

It's during the course of an event not an entire year.  That is money I would not have otherwise spent at that location and only did so because of pride.



As for my gaybours, they come to Van specifically for the event.  That's airfare, hotel, food and money spent in Vancouver that they would not have otherwise spent.  You cannot deny it brings money to the city.

[Bricktop]

Where was the money before that?



So, what you're saying is it brings GAYS to the city, and they spend money, so its OK?



I disagree.

[RW]

It's ok because our society celebrates diversity and the freedom of expression.  Bringing dollars to the city is a pleasant bonus.



(It would have stayed in their pockets otherwise.)

[Anonymous]

I consider myself mainstream and middle class..



My husband and I have no problem with parades even if we do not agree with the message..



But, this should have no place in public places where children may be present.

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[RW]

Who are you to dictate what I expose my children to Fash?  I'm sorry, I mean no offence when I say I don't want someone with strong Christian convictions dictating what my children do or do not see in life.

[keeper]

Twice.



My gaybours make a trip down every year and spend hundreds of dollars each year doing so.

I would go with a group, I want to see what its all about.