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re: Have we talked about the Lesbian bar getting canceled for relaxing Covid era mask rules?
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:22 pm to WestCoastAg
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:22 pm to WestCoastAg
Assuming that this whole article isn’t an AI hallucination, this is the first restaurant I’ve ever heard of that still has a mask mandate in 2026.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:30 pm to Lawyered
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Like how do these people function in this world
You can be sure that they're somewhere else.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 12:59 pm to WestCoastAg
This is the most retarded thing I've seen today.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 1:12 pm to UFFan
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Assuming that this whole article isn’t an AI hallucination
ChatGPT agrees that we are right to be skeptical, but corroborates most of the details back to reporting from last year when the bar opened. The clown school detail is in the "reported, but not corroborated" category, but apparently the weirdness has been woven into the fabric of this establishment, its owners and clientele since it's founding.
Take it FWIW. I'll ask Grok later if you want.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 1:37 pm to Ace Midnight
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Take it FWIW. I'll ask Grok later if you want.
Take it away, Gemini:
The story is entirely legitimate, though it reads remarkably like a piece of internet satire. The Boston Globe recently published a detailed piece on the controversy unfolding at the [Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue](LINK in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Here is a breakdown of what happened:
* **The Policy Change:** The bar previously mandated that all patrons wear well-fitted KN-95 masks at all times to protect immunocompromised customers. Facing severe financial distress, the remaining owner, Jackie Matellian, announced in late August 2026 that Saturday nights would become mask-optional in an attempt to boost attendance and revenue.
* **The Initial Backlash:** The announcement triggered intense outrage online. Commenters accused the establishment of ableism and eugenics, with one user stating they hoped the venue would get "firebombed" for prioritizing revenue over the safety of the disabled community.
* **The Apology Incident:** In an attempt to defuse the anger, management posted an apology to Instagram acknowledging their "passive and dismissive tone". However, the apology graphic lacked alt-text for visually impaired users, which immediately sparked a fresh wave of ableism accusations.
* **The Community Meeting:** A September 11 mediation meeting, designed to facilitate a dialogue between the owner and her critics, devolved into chaos. When the owner shared her personal financial struggles and began to cry, virtual attendees in the Zoom chat accused her of exhibiting "racist and deflecting behavior" by centering her own feelings.
Despite relaxing the rules on Saturdays to draw a crowd, the venue remains largely empty, and the owner is warning that the business may not survive.
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