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Old 12-06-2023, 07:25 AM
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While making it a law seems a stretch, the market certainly is getting the message to cut out labeling toys for boys or girls. Not too many years ago, ALL the human play figures (groupings of family figures or other people with pets you could play interact with, baby dolls and older dolls) were in the girls section. ALL the construction toys - legos, duplos, etc., and all the miniature vehicles (except for Barbie cars) were in the boy's section.

Why in the world would you do that? You could say it's a convenience to people who were trying to get in and out quickly, to get a birthday or Christmas gift for a child, and not have to put time into it. But still, why?
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:27 AM
 
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How do they describe gender neutral - heck coloring books, puzzles, block sets have always been sold and can apply to either gender.
Exactly. Even dolls, trucks, etc. can be purchased for either a boy or girl. Heck I played with as many 'boy" toys growing up as I did "girl" toys.

They also speak of childcare items. I wonder if diapers will be included as many are specific to plumbing parts.
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:28 AM
 
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While making it a law seems a stretch, the market certainly is getting the message to cut out labeling toys for boys or girls. Not too many years ago, ALL the human play figures (groupings of family figures or other people with pets you could play interact with, baby dolls and older dolls) were in the girls section. ALL the construction toys - legos, duplos, etc., and all the miniature vehicles (except for Barbie cars) were in the boy's section.

Why in the world would you do that? You could say it's a convenience to people who were trying to get in and out quickly, to get a birthday or Christmas gift for a child, and not have to put time into it. But still, why?
Are you seriously asking this ? SMH....
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:28 AM
 
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While making it a law seems a stretch, the market certainly is getting the message to cut out labeling toys for boys or girls. Not too many years ago, ALL the human play figures (groupings of family figures or other people with pets you could play interact with, baby dolls and older dolls) were in the girls section. ALL the construction toys - legos, duplos, etc., and all the miniature vehicles (except for Barbie cars) were in the boy's section.

Why in the world would you do that? You could say it's a convenience to people who were trying to get in and out quickly, to get a birthday or Christmas gift for a child, and not have to put time into it. But still, why?
Why should the Government force Merchants to display toys a certain way?
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:30 AM
 
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While making it a law seems a stretch, the market certainly is getting the message to cut out labeling toys for boys or girls. Not too many years ago, ALL the human play figures (groupings of family figures or other people with pets you could play interact with, baby dolls and older dolls) were in the girls section. ALL the construction toys - legos, duplos, etc., and all the miniature vehicles (except for Barbie cars) were in the boy's section.

Why in the world would you do that? You could say it's a convenience to people who were trying to get in and out quickly, to get a birthday or Christmas gift for a child, and not have to put time into it. But still, why?
Same reason they have mens and boys clothing section and womens and girls clothing sections. To make it easier to find what you are looking for.
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:33 AM
 
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I wasn't aware that toys come with male or female genital parts in the first place so what's this all about?
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:35 AM
 
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Why should the Government force Merchants to display toys a certain way?
Exactly!
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:35 AM
 
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Land of the free.
Land of fruits and nuts.
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:37 AM
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Why should the Government force Merchants to display toys a certain way?
I already said it was a stretch to make it a law.

What IS a good thing, is that consumers are giving feedback that stereotyping toys is bad marketing.
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Old 12-06-2023, 07:38 AM
 
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$500? Whoop dee doo, I can see many stores just saying screw it and eating those costs.

But California, who would have thought...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...ptaskbar&ei=12

the next time Cali puts up a referendum to leave the US, everyone is going to vote yes right?


and cut off all power, water and fuel to sell at (above) market rates right?


or trade for some food plus lots of cash, right?


And require a serious background check passport to enter the 'reformed USA' right?



Mexico, OR, WA and BC CA are MORE than willing to host our west coast ports....and since most of our trade comes from china, the great circle route is SHORTER.
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