Pin Traders... could you take a step back?

[Plaid Princess]

I made a quick run to DTD today to pick up a gift for a friend; as I'm paying for my item, a family of 5 crowds up behind and next to me to look at the Pin Trading Board that was sitting on the counter. The dad pushed my purse to the side so he could see better, one of the kids put a hand on my butt to balance as he leaned in closer, and they collectively shoved me into the counter as they jockeyed to see the pins.

I know you love pins (I don't understand... but to each his own), but could you maybe just wait your turn and not manhandle me and my stuff? My transaction took maybe 5 minutes (and I'm being really generous here) to complete.

 

[pindecisive]

I'd like to preface this with, I am a Pintrader and I wish more people would take part and enjoy the sport

That being said, I find it a bit condescending that not only did you group ALL Pintraders together in one of those ist/ism's sort of situations, you then denigrated something many people come to DL to enjoy.

I'm not you, and I am not aware of your comfort level, but if you're uncomfortable with another guest invading your personal space - it seems like it should be up to you to verbalize it or notify a CM so they can properly handle the situation. Not to lump all of "those people" into one group.

 

[taniahappy]

I would have said something, calmly but yeah... manners, people, manners.

Edited to add: I dont think the OP generalized, she just doesn't like Pins and expressed her thoughts on these people specifically

 

[Indiana Scott]

Once they touched me it would have been "ON". That's stepping over the line and I would have shoved back and asked the CM to get security because I think they're up to something.

 

[BigCheese]

Pin traders aren't the problem. People are the problem.

 

[SMD]

I think I would have addressed the person touching me directly and asked them not to touch me, rather than chastise everyone later on a message board and expect my problem to be resolved in the future.

 

[RichP1269]

Saying you don't understand a persons hobby or likes is denigrating them?

This country needs to jump of the feels train and stop looking for reasons to be offended.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I wouldn't do this nor would my son or hubby. We waited in line to see a cm's lanyard one time last year. I can't believe the cm didn't stop them.

Edit to say- i think some here are just a little touchy, i however understand what you were saying and will try and watch my self as a pin trader not to do this.

 

[pindecisive]

Saying you don't understand a persons hobby or likes is denigrating them?

This country needs to jump of the feels train and stop looking for reasons to be offended.

When you lump in everyone under one persons misdeed - you denigrate the others who may fall under the same category.

I wouldn't do this nor would my son or hubby. We waited in line to see a cm's lanyard one time last year. I can't believe the cm didn't stop them..

I'm surprised by this too - if they were obviously shoving and pushing. Perhaps the CM may have thought they were one party? Still seems odd if it were right in front of their counter though.

 

[RichP1269]

I disagree. She called the family Pin Traders, for that's what they were. She never said all pin traders. And since this is a family board, to call them any thing more 'descriptive' wouldn't be appropriate.

You read more into because you want to.

Have a good night.

 

[Iceman93]

Replace "pin traders" with "black people" or any other generalized group. See if you're more or less offended then.

 

[bumbershoot]

I disagree. She called the family Pin Traders, for that's what they were. She never said all pin traders.

The title is "pin traders could you take a step back". Not "the specific pin traders I saw today but didn't talk to or engage with for some reason so I'm hoping I get to them through the Dis hours later could you take a step back". She generalized.

"I know you love pins, but could you maybe just wait your turn and not manhandle me and my stuff?"

Again, not "hey family near me today, I know you love pins, but could you" etc. Just..."I know you love pins", after getting the attention of "pin traders" in the title.


I'm not a trader! I like some pins but rarely buy them anymore because what's the point at a certain point? I haven't done anything with the ones I have; I'm not doing anything with more LOL. I have the lanyards I want, they have the pins I want with no room for more. The end. (and I use my Ravenclaw lanyard way more often than any pin-covered lanyard) So I have no dog in the fight. No reason to see something a certain way.

 

[VandVsmama]

The behavior of those other guests WAS pretty rude! I would have been bothered by it, too.

 

[NannyBeBe]

It's getting to the point where no matter what we say, someone is offended.
If I were a pin trader and read the original post, I would be saying thankfully I do not behave that way and let it go.

 

[chickapin parterre]

So a social activity that may give perspective. Our grocery store discounts meat in the morning, and as the Oregon economy continues in its recession, more and more folks frequent the small area set aside for the discounted meat. The space is knee high, against a wall on one side, so a crowded area already before it draws a crowd of budget minded folks. Sometimes the meat offerings are exotic and that is why they are 50% off (lamb, veal, BBQ cheese meats, 20.00 pound steak) and most of the time the 30% off is the standard cuts of meats and at discount not a great value. So, I am standing there watching someone slowly (slowly because i am the one watching, "hey just pick one" i say to myself) shuffling thru the packages. Looking at one, putting it down, looking at another, putting it down. There is usually not much of a variety to select from, so the choices are simple. SO......since this has become a frustrating event for me and the other folks waiting, I pretty much engage the "social personal space" and look thru the area also and engage the other shopper in conversation. This engagement actually speeds up the selection process of the person before me "pawing" over the meat. The person turns around and doesn't realize that other folks were waiting.

Our patience to wait for someone pawing over a small area has disappeared, in the same manner we stand in line at Disneyland at take-out meals, a long line and lots of time to read the menu, and the customer in front of us has yet to decide what they choose to order when they step up to the window.

 

[Love Tink]

Saying you don't understand a persons hobby or likes is denigrating them?

This country needs to jump of the feels train and stop looking for reasons to be offended.

Or maybe this country (wait, a country can't act, so what I mean to say is the people in this country) needs to stop thinking that their perspective is the only one that matters, and stop assuming that people are "creating" being offended, rather than having legitimate feelings.

 

[grnflash]

It's getting to the point where no matter what we say, someone is offended.
If I were a pin trader and read the original post, I would be saying thankfully I do not behave that way and let it go.

Agreed. And if I was the OP, I would have done the same.

 

[Plaid Princess]

I'd like to preface this with, I am a Pintrader and I wish more people would take part and enjoy the sport

That being said, I find it a bit condescending that not only did you group ALL Pintraders together in one of those ist/ism's sort of situations, you then denigrated something many people come to DL to enjoy.

I'm not you, and I am not aware of your comfort level, but if you're uncomfortable with another guest invading your personal space - it seems like it should be up to you to verbalize it or notify a CM so they can properly handle the situation. Not to lump all of "those people" into one group.

Wow, holy crow. Calm down guys. I called them pin traders because they were pin traders. If they had been next in line to purchase, or trying to get into the shade I would have said the same thing. There's a difference between "invading my space" and touching me inappropriately.

I think I would have addressed the person touching me directly and asked them not to touch me, rather than chastise everyone later on a message board and expect my problem to be resolved in the future.

I did that. I also felt like venting. I don't expect my problem to be resolved by posting on a message board (I live in the real world).

The title is "pin traders could you take a step back". Not "the specific pin traders I saw today but didn't talk to or engage with for some reason so I'm hoping I get to them through the Dis hours later could you take a step back". She generalized.

Yes, you got me. To fit the title of my post into the space provided, I generalized. Silly me, but I thought we were all adults here. Next time I'll be sure to title it accordingly: "Family of Pin Traders With No Respect for Those Around Them Who Messed With My Personal Belongings and Touched Me Inappropriately While Pursuing a Worthless 1 inch Piece of Metal with a Sharp Point on It, Please Step Back".

 

[Plaid Princess]

Replace "pin traders" with "black people" or any other generalized group. See if you're more or less offended then.

Bitter Forum Posters with No Grip on Reality, Please Step Back.

Hey, you're right!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

i think its gotten way over board here not sure why every ones jumping the poster but wow ok