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Why would a company feel it necessary to describe themselves as 'gay owned' in their job ad? -- (link)

Posted by MojaveMeg (aka Mojave) Nov 1 '09, 16:46

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Is this really an issue if you're looking for a job? (orangecounty.craigslist.org)

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Pink dollars haven't become as devalued as regular ones? -- nm - Qale v2.0 Nov 1, 17:56
It's probably not considered a deterrant to most and may be considered a plus to some. -- nm - Dano Nov 1, 17:00
more descriptors allow searchers to narrow their field to possibilites that suit them the most. -- nm - Max Nov 1, 16:53
Why do those Christian-owned businesses always put Jesus fishes in their ads? -- nm - Reagen Nov 1, 16:52 3
- True. I guess I view that as looking for someone with similar values, not warning off those who might disagree with them. -- nm - MojaveMeg Nov 1, 16:54 2
  - as below - who says it's a warning? -- nm - Reagen Nov 1, 16:59 1
    - Yes, I guess I'd also considered that. Wonder how they'd react to a semi-retired old lady? :) -- nm - MojaveMeg Nov 1, 17:08
*puts a Jesus fish in an ad* -- nm - nubby Nov 1, 16:51
No close-minded persons need apply. -- nm - Pilgrim Mop Nov 1, 16:50
Perhaps they are looking to keep homophobes out of the picture. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 1, 16:48 6
- Probably so. I guess I find it funny(peculiar) that they're not allowed to discriminate in their hiring, but they're afraid of potential - MojaveMeg Nov 1, 16:52 5
  - I think you have it backwards. They're likely attempting to be welcoming to gay applicants. -- nm - Reagen Nov 1, 16:54 4
    - But wouldn't that potentially lead to sexual harrasment charges? :) -- nm - Beryllium Nov 1, 16:55 3
      - I'm not even beginning to see where that makes sense. -- nm - Reagen Nov 1, 16:57 2
        
        gay men can't control their sexual urges. duh. -- nm - mafic Nov 1, 17:00 1
        
        *splurt* -- nm - Dano Nov 1, 17:03

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