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RockRaven

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2. Note: they were going to remove pride flags *as a step TOWARDS inclusivity*

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 06:45 PM

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Because to these RW/PE/MBA morons (note: Philz was bought by a PE firm in 2025), homophobes are the really discriminated-against group. That is who isn't being adequately included.

And they were so desperate to cater to fragile bigots, they were going to ban ALL flags just to justify getting rid of the pride ones.

Don't be an idiot. If you were bothered by the pride flag removals, stay bothered after this backtrack. This shithead CEO remains 100% shithead. If you were going to boycott/avoid this company, go ahead and stick with it. They don't deserve your business.

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California coffee chain (Philz) reinstates policy on Pride flags after swift backlash [View all] erronis Friday OP

Excellent! Cha Friday #1

Note: they were going to remove pride flags *as a step TOWARDS inclusivity* RockRaven Friday #2

Agree. They've shown their true colors (none) and won't change under the PI ownership. erronis Friday #3

Private equity. That says it all. paleotn Friday #7

Philz was bought, and Phil is no longer in charge. usonian Friday #4

Good coffee. But too late to avoid the stigma, a la Chick-fil-e. Haven't been to a CFE and never will nt wiggs Friday #5

Same here popsdenver Friday #11

They listened to their customers MustLoveBeagles Friday #6

Now where are they going to find another coffee shop? BidenRocks Friday #8

Philz has some of the most amazing coffee swong19104 Friday #9

Inclusivity? rpannier Friday #10

eggscllent AllaN01Bear Friday #12

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