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ConDor 2014
It is interesting to see that "Dubya" also hasn't got a clue. Their attempt to be clever by saying that "maybe Cosplay translates to self-absorbed" demonstrates a rather childish attitude. When someone is intentionally cruel to anyone and tries to justify it as humor, everyone can see the malicious intent. AND, when it comes to the Steampunk community, there is no need to"put the word out". We see an injustice and we say something. Perhaps "Dubya" hasn't had the opportunity to make good friends who care for one another. If he/ she had, they might understand what makes people stand up for each other? Mores the pity.— April 1, 2014 12:36 p.m.
ConDor 2014
I feel these captions are equal to the treatment we received at the hands of the Westfield Plaza Camino Real security guards and management. No, it is actually worse. This is a case of intentionally attempted public humiliation. These people DO NOT and NEVER HAVE deserved this. They are typical Steampunk enthusiasts; respectful, kind, intelligent, and thoughtful people. Unlike Jay Allen Sanford, the thought of embarrassing anyone due to their attire or hobby, would never cross their minds. And, unlike the Reader, they would never condone one of their employees doing such. Remember, Reader and Jay Allen Sanford, Steampunks have a voice and it can be heard around THE WORLD, as Westfield Plaza Camino Real and Becky Smith, the manager of said mall, have recently discovered.— March 27, 2014 2:20 p.m.
That’s the League of Corduroy Gentlemen, all dressed up with no multiverse to go. Caption by Jay
It amazes me that the Reader has sunk to a new low with these insulting and demeaning captions. Media bullying is distasteful and ugly. Shame on you Reader and Jay Allen Sanford. There is not one SHRED of humor in these captions.— March 27, 2014 9:53 a.m.
Carlsbad mall security banishes steampunk group
Then, in your interpretation of these "rules", a family of FOUR entering the mall is against the rules; a group of THREE is against the rules. Those Girl Scouts who took a PHOTOGRAPH inside the mall in front of a store is against the rules. Five employees walking together in work clothing may not enter since ALL CLOTHING is considered "costume". We STEAMPUNKS most certainly DO NOT expect anyone to give us favored treatment, only FAIR TREATMENT, which we did not get that day. We are respectful citizens. No one disparaged the Security guards. No one was disrespectful to the police. Almost all of us did not go back into the mall. Those who did had an escort without complaint. No one "surrounded" the guards unless they were trying to hear what was being said. It is sad that this has made you so angry. As you were not a part of this unfortunate incident, you need not let it bother you. If you are sorry that you were not part of the Steampunk group, there are many local groups that you may find on Facebook and possibly join. Then you will understand the REAL face of Steampunk. If not, you are missing out on a wonderful group of great people.— February 15, 2014 7:05 p.m.
Carlsbad mall security banishes steampunk group
Obviously, Mr. "thetruthguy", you were nowhere in close proximity to the group. This group was IN NO WAY disrespectful of the security guards or any other beings. They ALL know that it is just a job they must do to feed their families and in no way a judgement call on the side of the security guards. It is quite apparent that you have no knowledge of the San Diego Steampunk community in general, and THIS GROUP in particular. As I am a member in good standing of both, I DO have prior knowledge of these particular people. They are ALL upstanding members of the local community and some up North. Please do not speak disrespectfully of that of which you have no knowledge. The shame is on you for speaking ill of these people without knowing them. Had you chosen to stay close, you would have observed the good natured comrades sharing a chuckle over this obvious "SOCIAL PROFILING". You should not call people "liars" when the TRUTH is NO ONE was being rude. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS GROUP and NEVER heard the security guards spoken of as a "GANG". Where, then, does the term "LIAR" belong? Not with the Steampunk group. Perhaps you were too far away to hear exactly who used this term. It is a sad statement when a well-known establishment will turn away patrons in elegant attire yet still allow entrance to males with their pants so low that their undergarments are clearly visible to all around including children; to females whose small garments leave almost nothing to the imagination. What has happened to our society when a "well dressed GENTLEMAN" is turned away in favor of a "THUG"? Or when a "modestly dressed LADY" is denied entrance in favor of (I know no other term to use here, I apologize in advance) "a half-dressed "HOOCHIE"? Sad for our world that children must encounter such imagery. The shame ALSO lies with the Westfield General Manager, BECKY SMITH. Just because you hide from an incident doesn't mean it didn't happen. She could have and SHOULD HAVE addressed this matter right away, BEFORE her reluctance had generated so much unpleasant publicity. Had they allowed these kind gentlemen and gentlewomen to complete the planned event, they would see the group have a wonderful time, make other shoppers smile, spend enough money in the mall to make the shops happy, and go back to their homes leaving everyone around them with very pleasant memories of a group of respectful, well-dressed role models. Now, Westfield's error has had far reaching negative publicity for Plaza Camino Real and possibly other Westfield properties. Not a good decision Westfield Plaza Camino Real Management. Not a good move.— February 12, 2014 2:18 a.m.