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So I have been asked to close this thread, here and IRL. I guess it could be closed and still be here for everyone to see.
I'm obviously quite surprised about it evolved, way beyond our usual forum banter. Some aspects made me feel a little uncomfortable (namely the lynch mob mentality regarding associated people and businesses), but it seems that Thom brought the worse all by himself, on himself. I wasn't out to get you, Thom, or hurt your brand. Really.
I did think you were a Nathan Barley-esque character, a so-called creative starting a brand on an acronym and perceived heritage, but with no substance, originality or values. I think it's fascinating how people jump on that kind of thing, but the "why" (which really was my question), is still an unknown. I guess I'm not cool enough (I'm a squid for not getting it, right?). I also suspect you are really charming IRL, so much so that you can cozy-up to the people that can elevate your "profile".
As it turns out, beyond your dodgy business practices you are just another alt-right racist cunt, a bully with no morals. You convinced me of this, no one else. Ironically you could have simply said you were Pro-Brexit because you thought it was a great opportunity for Sheffield, and your use of pictures without credit was a mistake but it wouldn’t happen again. Your ego got in way, it seems.
I don’t know what will happen to your brand (and frankly I don’t give a shit) but your type seems to get away with a lot. I suspect you’ll be alright.
@velocio will close this thread if he wants to. I might, I don’t know yet.