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Author:  missy [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:57 am ]
Post subject:  Smoking in a toy store/gallery
Hi,

I wondered about the opinion of this on here. I went to an art opening/toy release in Philly this weekend, and although I was disinterested in most of the stock in the store, I was STUNNED to see that the owner allowed customers to smoke inside.

Not only did he allow it, but when some folks spilled into the street, he came out and announced that it was ok to smoke in the store because all of the staff smoked.

I was shocked. I would never buy a toy or original artwork that was in a gallery or store where people were smoking. I'm serious. Is this commonplace anywhere?
Author:  BloodDrinker6969 [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:02 am ]
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Lame. I mean, I like that he CAN allow it, it's a private business and I don't feel the government should have a say on whether or not smoking is allowed in a privatley owned business (if you don't like it, don't eat or shop there, easy.)

BUT as a good business owner he should have been aware of what he was allowing, something dangerous to the products/art he displayed and sold at his business. It's just being ignorant.
Author:  missy [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:04 am ]
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yeah i didn't even mention that they sell a lot of clothes, and I'd hardly want a new shirt I bought to smell like a smokey bar.

Also there were TONS of people in there, and an accident was certainly a possibility. I don't care if you want to fuck up your toys or art, but leave mine nice until I get them home.
Author:  rhinomilk [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:06 am ]
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i saw dave chappelle once and he smoked and said that it was okay because it was part of his act. not sure how it goes w/ a gallery
Author:  missy [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:21 am ]
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BloodDrinker6969 wrote:
Lame. I mean, I like that he CAN allow it, it's a private business and I don't feel the government should have a say on whether or not smoking is allowed in a privatley owned business (if you don't like it, don't eat or shop there, easy.)

BUT as a good business owner he should have been aware of what he was allowing, something dangerous to the products/art he displayed and sold at his business. It's just being ignorant.


and actually, Smoking is Illegal indoors in Philadelphia: I might report them.


The Philadelphia law banning smoking in many public places has gone into effect as of today. (9/26/06)

The law mandates that smoking in prohibited inside:

* all workplaces
* galleries
* sports facilities
* restaurants and most bars

The law mandates that smoking in prohibited outside:

* of all of the above locations, up to 20 feet from all entrances

The following are exempt from the ban:

* outdoor cafes
* private clubs
* bars that that derive at least 90 percent of their income from drinks (waiver required)

Fines for violating the law range from $25 to $300.

Read the full text of the Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law.
Author:  BloodDrinker6969 [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:25 am ]
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I figured it would be, being a large city.

I don't actually agree with that law, but whatever, that's not a discussion for this board.
Author:  lgcolddrink [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:25 am ]
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Well since I don't smoke I sure as hell wouldn't want to buy something and get it home and it stink of smoke and make my the houst stink as well. Not including the fact that it is damaging to the art. Lame.
Author:  Monkey [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:14 am ]
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I wouldn't report him, no one likes a snitch :)

But honestly, you have reported this guy! You are talking to people on this board who might potentially go to this ashtray and buy something from him(or her).

I'd name names right here on the board!
Author:  missy [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:23 am ]
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i doubt most people here would buy most of his stock...mostly D*nnies & KR minifigs.
Author:  havingmysay [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:45 am ]
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missy wrote:
i doubt most people here would buy most of his stock...mostly D*nnies & KR minifigs.


a couple months ago i might have agreed with you.
Author:  missy [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:53 am ]
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I guess you're right. :(
Author:  Toxic Phantom [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:24 pm ]
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Well brace yourself if you ever go to Japan. There's a few sections in Nakano Broadway and some of the more old timey places that are pretty cloudy.

I don't smoke either but I agree with BloodDrinker6969. There's a city a little south of here (SF) that recently banned smoking INSIDE your own apartment, condo, duplex. Geez. If they're going to pass that kinda crap, I hope they ban strong perfumes and colognes.
Author:  INV2 [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:15 pm ]
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Banned smoking, perfume, and cologne, plus a required 2 daily showers sounds like splendid utopia to me.
Author:  havingmysay [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:22 pm ]
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i want to live where they ban ugly people.
Author:  Collin Shots [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:33 pm ]
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havingmysay wrote:
i want to live where they ban ugly people.


thats why i like oc :roll:
Author:  missy [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:26 pm ]
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havingmysay wrote:
i want to live where they ban ugly people.


don't you already live there?
Author:  Monkey [ Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:51 pm ]
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I kind of wish they'd stop banning shit, and start passing a few more freedoms up in this piece!
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