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Jimmer
Board Administrator
08-29-2000
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 4:17 pm 
I feel like I’ve learned a lot over the years from our discussions here at TVCH.
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Strategist
Member
07-01-2014
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 4:26 pm
I have too 
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Jadajean
Member
03-23-2008
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 6:26 pm
What I experienced just today. Went to Marshall’s today just to get out if the house. Stopped at the hair section and saw a sign on only the ethic part that said. “This section us being monitored and watched.” I’m like what the hell, so I called another WOC over she took one look, looked around the other areas of hair care and said •••. There was a Marshall’s employee nearby and we asked her why was the sign only on the ethnic section. She became defensive and said we have them everywhere. I asked her - where else be because I don’t see any. She then said - they must have fell and said said would it back yo feel better if I moved it here. The other WOC told her it would make us feel better if you went and got your manager and watched your insulting condescending tone. Needless to say the manager never came and we both left the store and vowed never to shop at Marshall’s again.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 6:45 pm
Yup.
And how about the stores where that section is under locks and you have to have a manager come unlock it.
America 2020
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Jadajean
Member
03-23-2008
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 6:48 pm
Keldog - which us why I din’t do Sally Beauty Supply.
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Chippy
Member
08-16-2007
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:03 pm
Certain products in stores are shoplifted more than others. Electronics are one example. Extra measures are meant to prevent such things. I frequent Marshall’s and home goods and just bought a purse the other day that had to be unlocked. Am I to make some inference besides the obvious? There are cameras everywhere and signs indicating them sometimes. People steal things. Certain things are stolen more. Should that be ignored?
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:16 pm
Chippy, I get what Jadajean is relaying.
My hair products are not being watched or monitored more than the normal security in the store, unlike the products for those with ethnic hair.
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Jadajean
Member
03-23-2008
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:28 pm
To the people that don’t get it. What if you were blonde and all the products associated with blonde hair were in one section with a sign saying it’s being watched and monitored and their were no signs placed on any other hair products, would you not be offended also?
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:40 pm
I cannot understand why people don't think this is offensive. I am really at a loss.
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Chippy
Member
08-16-2007
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:46 pm
Again there are many other targeted products with enhanced security. That was my point. Cause and effect.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:51 pm
Jada, you should tweet that story and #Marshalls!
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Chippy
Member
08-16-2007
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:52 pm
Or maybe speak to management and voice your concerns.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:53 pm
Chippy but it is in the same area. She isnt saying it was in the hair product isle and not the electronic isle. She is saying in the entire hair care area the sign is only above the ethnic hair supplies.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:54 pm
Chippy, she asked for management and they never came
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Jadajean
Member
03-23-2008
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:58 pm
I realize that some higher end products have higher security risks and that doesn’t bother me because it’s not directed at any group. I’m talking about hair oil and moisturizer here.
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Jadajean
Member
03-23-2008
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:59 pm
Thank you Pamy.
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Maineiac
Member
08-24-2009
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 7:59 pm
I purchase hair products in the section for ethnic hair. I’ve never noticed signs saying the section was being monitored. Not saying they aren’t there, I’ve just never noticed.
Chippy does make a good point that if certain item are shoplifted at a high rate, they monitor them closer.
I shop at TJMax frequently and they have tight security on their fitting rooms. Of course they are closed right now but pre Covid, there is always someone standing there counting your items going in and coming out.
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Chippy
Member
08-16-2007
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 8:20 pm
Maybe the employee didn’t go get the manager. Maybe if it was that offensive, go in search of someone to get a manager. I’ve done that. I’m offering alternative theories because sometimes it really is just what it seems but hey it appears that there’s racism in nearly everything these days. I find that offensive.
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Jadajean
Member
03-23-2008
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 8:27 pm
I’m done. The entitled will never get it. Fir thise you you that get it - thank you fir understanging.
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Jadajean
Member
03-23-2008
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 8:29 pm
God - can’t type when I’m pissed iff.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 8:29 pm
Yup
I feel you.
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Chippy
Member
08-16-2007
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 8:33 pm
Entitled? Wow. Yup.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 8:38 pm
People who are born white have a privilege in the US over everyone else.
Until people acknowledge that truth, they will never truly understand all the ways racism weaves through our society.
And if they don't understand, then things will never change.
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Chippy
Member
08-16-2007
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 8:51 pm
And that, to me, is a racist statement ... declaring privilege to anyone born white. Great conversation ender though. Carry on.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 8:57 pm
Can I ask you a question?
Have you ever wished you were born black? Would you be willing to wake up tomorrow as a black person and experience all that goes with that?
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