Do you agree with how this photographer handled this Gay Marriage situation?

8 years 8 months ago #445878 by Drew Fletcher
So...


There have been cases where gay couples sue photographers for turning them down for being gay.

So couldn't the photographer by these standards sue the couple for their remarks as well?

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8 years 8 months ago #445879 by Screamin Scott
No, the couple suing the photographer are suing because of refusal of service in a public enterprise. The other way around isn't the same, the B&G isn't supplying a service....

Drew Fletcher wrote: So...


There have been cases where gay couples sue photographers for turning them down for being gay.

So couldn't the photographer by these standards sue the couple for their remarks as well?


Scott Ditzel Photography

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8 years 8 months ago #445881 by Rudy Sosa
:huh:


I'm staying clear from this one :rofl:


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8 years 8 months ago #445899 by icepics
It seems like it could have been handled in a more business-like way.

A business owner can't ask every prospective client that comes thru the door (or to their website) if they're married or single or gay or straight, what religion they are or what church they go to, etc. etc. When I had storm damage did the adjustor ask me any of those type personal questions? no, of course not, he just got out a ladder and started tromping around on the roof! lol

Of course with a wedding the photographer would know who's getting married and the venue might be a church, so would be getting some idea about those personal aspects. But if you're running a business you're providing a product/service, you're not there to judge someone else's life.

As a photographer someone could market their business in a way to gain clients that would be likely to be a good match for their product and services.

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8 years 8 months ago #445913 by NickSano
Both parties acted on emotions and childish if you ask me. If you don't care for someones lifestyle or what they do and don't support, just walk. Sending a message only opens a can of worms IMO.


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8 years 8 months ago #445970 by Soccer Mom

icepics wrote: It seems like it could have been handled in a more business-like way.

A business owner can't ask every prospective client that comes thru the door (or to their website) if they're married or single or gay or straight, what religion they are or what church they go to, etc. etc. When I had storm damage did the adjustor ask me any of those type personal questions? no, of course not, he just got out a ladder and started tromping around on the roof! lol

Of course with a wedding the photographer would know who's getting married and the venue might be a church, so would be getting some idea about those personal aspects. But if you're running a business you're providing a product/service, you're not there to judge someone else's life.

As a photographer someone could market their business in a way to gain clients that would be likely to be a good match for their product and services.



:agree:

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8 years 8 months ago #446008 by Jakov Barnes
Well, isn't this a sticky topic.  :rofl:   I agree, both could have handled this much differently. 


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8 years 8 months ago #446336 by Matt VanDyke
You know what, I think certain high profile topics are overly pushed onto society.  I don't stand on either side of this fence.  I just believe not only with gay rights, there are other 'touchy' topics that lobbyist and activist for these groups over inflate.  It's like a high school girl not getting her way.  

Many of these topics we all should have the right to do what we want, but don't force the topic down the rest of society.  

Just my 2 cents.  


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