Apple Store goes into lockdown when man wants to buy Macbook

[Lkr]

http://ohdoctah.com/shows/monday-meds/forerunner/#

 

Just wow

[Guest Need4Sheed]

not surprised a Apple lover like you posted this.

 

congrats

[Lkr]

not surprised a Apple lover like you posted this.

 

congrats

so you don't see anything wrong with this? thanks for your narrow minded input

[Guest Need4Sheed]

i honestly dont give a [expletive], its one store there are [expletive]s everywhere in this world.

 

does it mean everyone is racist?

 

does it mean that Apple is a horrible company?

[NomarFachix]

lol that's crazy... He should speak to the regional guy, rather than writing to Jobs... That store would get [expletive]ed.

[ChosenOne]

I dont think that is racism, I just think that is normal security precaution the stores are told to take when they are suspicious of someone inside there store.

 

and [expletive] happens nothing to really get super pissed off about.

Edited April 6, 2010 by ChosenOne

[Lkr]

i honestly dont give a [expletive], its one store there are [expletive]s everywhere in this world.

 

does it mean everyone is racist?

 

does it mean that Apple is a horrible company?

they have a lockdown code and they used it because the man was black. If the man was white, we all know this wouldn't have happened.

[ChosenOne]

they have a lockdown code and they used it because the man was black. If the man was white, we all know this wouldn't have happened.

 

bull[expletive]...they went into lock down because a man walked up to them and demanded them to bring up a [expletive] load of items up to him, who does that? that is why they went into lockdown black or white has nothing to do with this, they felt like he was a shady character and they took the necessary precaution to keep themselves and the store safe. Nothing wrong with what the store did.

[Lemon]

I dont think that is racism, I just think that is normal security precaution the stores are told to take when they are suspicious of someone inside there store.

 

and [expletive] happens nothing to really get super pissed off about.

 

The girl felt threatened because the guy who asked for the mac was black. That's racial profiling. If it had been a white guy, she wouldn't have overreacted the way she did. I imagine that the girl wouldn't admit she's racist, but the fact that she was threatened proves that she's implicitly racist. She was probably embarrassed after this happened as she should be. Really though, racial profiling is offensive and until you have authorities come up to you just because people feel threatened by your presence, I don't think you'll understand. Wasn't Apple's fault either, it was just one girl's fault.

[Guest Need4Sheed]

they have a lockdown code and they used it because the man was black. If the man was white, we all know this wouldn't have happened.

 

I'm sure.

[Lkr]

bull[expletive]...they went into lock down because a man walked up to them and demanded them to bring up a [expletive] load of items up to him, who does that? that is why they went into lockdown black or white has nothing to do with this, they felt like he was a shady character and they took the necessary precaution to keep themselves and the store safe. Nothing wrong with what the store did.

Really? I've been to the Apple Store before and told them I knew what I wanted. I said that I wanted a white Macbook, the $1100 model, and they just brought it right out and rung it up. No questions asked, the transaction went with no hitches. The store didn't go on lockdown or anything.

[Lemon]

bull[expletive]...they went into lock down because a man walked up to them and demanded them to bring up a [expletive] load of items up to him, who does that? that is why they went into lockdown black or white has nothing to do with this, they felt like he was a shady character and they took the necessary precaution to keep themselves and the store safe. Nothing wrong with what the store did.

 

He was asking for one thing with specific specs.

[Guest Need4Sheed]

2 sides to a story homie but you obviously want to believe just one without hearing the other.

[ChosenOne]

The girl felt threatened because the guy who asked for the mac was black. That's racial profiling. If it had been a white guy, she wouldn't have overreacted the way she did. I imagine that the girl wouldn't admit she's racist, but the fact that she was threatened proves that she's implicitly racist. She was probably embarrassed after this happened as she should be. Really though, racial profiling is offensive and until you have authorities come up to you just because people feel threatened by your presence, I don't think you'll understand. Wasn't Apple's fault either, it was just one girl's fault.

 

No. The girl did not feel threatened, she felt that the guy was going to take the merchandise and run with it. She had another clerk standing right next to her as well so feeling threatened is way out of the question. With him walking up to her and asking for specific merchandise that is valued very high is what triggered the suspicion. Making no small talk going right up to a clerk and telling her to bring you something would raise suspicion, that is why the precautionary measure were taken. No one is really wrong here the girl, the store, or the customer they all were right in what they did, and how they did it.

[ChosenOne]

He was asking for one thing with specific specs.

 

That makes no difference what so ever.

[Lkr]

No. The girl did not feel threatened, she felt that the guy was going to take the merchandise and run with it. She had another clerk standing right next to her as well so feeling threatened is way out of the question. With him walking up to her and asking for specific merchandise that is valued very high is what triggered the suspicion. Making no small talk going right up to a clerk and telling her to bring you something would raise suspicion, that is why the precautionary measure were taken. No one is really wrong here the girl, the store, or the customer they all were right in what they did, and how they did it.

How would you feel if you went into a store and they locked it down because you were black? I assume there was nothing wrong with the kids that went in the NJ Wal Mart and announced that all black customers have to immediately leave the store?

[Lkr]

That makes no difference what so ever.

So if you go to a store and ask for a specific model of something, that means you are most likely trying to steal it? Damn, I guess when I go to a store and ask specifically for the xbox version of a game, I am probably stealing it. I'm not trying to make a transaction easier, I'm gonna run out of the store with it.

 

Also, most Apple Stores are in nice malls with plenty of security in the area, and even in the store. There really was no risk.

Edited April 6, 2010 by Lkr

[Guest Need4Sheed]

I think your obviously hate for Apple is fueling this thread.

[ChosenOne]

Really? I've been to the Apple Store before and told them I knew what I wanted. I said that I wanted a white Macbook, the $1100 model, and they just brought it right out and rung it up. No questions asked, the transaction went with no hitches. The store didn't go on lockdown or anything.

 

Well I am sure you made some small talk, I am sure you did not just walk up to the clerk and told her what to get you. Also I doubt that you went straight up to the register, you probably went to the computer/ laptop section first.

[Lkr]

I think your obviously hate for Apple is fueling this thread.

I think your wasteful posts show your intelligence. You obviously have nothing to post, so just don't post.

My obvious hate for Apple? I don't like some of their products, but that hasn't prevented me from purchasing and using several iPods, an iMac, even recommending a Macbook to my grandmother.

[Lkr]

Well I am sure you made some small talk, I am sure you did not just walk up to the clerk and told her what to get you. Also I doubt that you went straight up to the register, you probably went to the computer/ laptop section first.

I wouldn't have minded playing around with the stuff in the store, but the fact is I usually can't because there are so many damn people in there. I think the man deserves an apology from Apple and the employees need to be disciplined. In the video, the man said he picked up some stuff off the shelves in the store, meaning he didn't just run into the store, go straight to the register, and make some demands.

[ChosenOne]

How would you feel if you went into a store and they locked it down because you were black? I assume there was nothing wrong with the kids that went in the NJ Wal Mart and announced that all black customers have to immediately leave the store?

 

lmao please man, I am sure he has not been the only black guy that has walked into the store before. If that was the case they would have locked it down before he reached the register.

 

So if you go to a store and ask for a specific model of something, that means you are most likely trying to steal it? Damn, I guess when I go to a store and ask specifically for the xbox version of a game, I am probably stealing it. I'm not trying to make a transaction easier, I'm gonna run out of the store with it.

 

Also, most Apple Stores are in nice malls with plenty of security in the area, and even in the store. There really was no risk.

 

lol dude you are missing the point, they way he asked for the merchandise must have had something to do with it otherwise they would not have locked it down. There are millions of black people that go to buy Apple stuff from their stores.

 

and my point with that statement was to show that it does not matter what he was asking for, as long as it had significant value and the way he was asking for it it made her think that he was a shady person and that is why she took the necessary precautions to keep the store safe.

[ChosenOne]

I wouldn't have minded playing around with the stuff in the store, but the fact is I usually can't because there are so many damn people in there. I think the man deserves an apology from Apple and the employees need to be disciplined. In the video, the man said he picked up some stuff off the shelves in the store, meaning he didn't just run into the store, go straight to the register, and make some demands.

 

An apology, come on man. [expletive] happens whether you want it to or not, they did what they felt was necessary to keep the store safe for themselves and others inside. Who knows [expletive] like that must have had happened to them before.

[Lemon]

No. The girl did not feel threatened, she felt that the guy was going to take the merchandise and run with it. She had another clerk standing right next to her as well so feeling threatened is way out of the question. With him walking up to her and asking for specific merchandise that is valued very high is what triggered the suspicion. Making no small talk going right up to a clerk and telling her to bring you something would raise suspicion, that is why the precautionary measure were taken. No one is really wrong here the girl, the store, or the customer they all were right in what they did, and how they did it.

 

She was obviously threatened if she went to signal for security. If she wasn't threatened she wouldn't have signaled security. Ya, no small talk can put someone under suspicion but there was no other indication that the man was a threat. He said he was wearing a jersey and some shorts. That doesn't sound like a threat at all. Say if he were grab the laptop and run, there's obviously security there to stop him. This is an example of a quick trigger that shouldn't have been pulled. And if nothing is really wrong, why is the customer offended?

[ChosenOne]

She was obviously threatened if she went to signal for security. If she wasn't threatened she wouldn't have signaled security. Ya, no small talk can put someone under suspicion but there was no other indication that the man was a threat. He said he was wearing a jersey and some shorts. That doesn't sound like a threat at all. Say if he were grab the laptop and run, there's obviously security there to stop him. This is an example of a quick trigger that shouldn't have been pulled. And if nothing is really wrong, why is the customer offended?

 

or she felt that he was going to run off with the merchandise, and better be safe than sorry. She did the right thing pulling the trigger if she felt that he was going to steal. What was she going to do run after him and try to tackle him after the start running with the stuff. As I said before no one is wrong here the clerk, the store, or the customer. This is a prime example of a small thing being being blow out of proportion.